Shuri-jo Castle served not only as the royal palace but also the center of politics, diplomacy and culture for 450 years from 1429. Okinawa became part of Japan when it was annexed as a prefecture ...

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NAHA--Preparations are under way for a groundbreaking ceremony to restore the landmark Shuri-jo castle here in Okinawa Prefecture after it went up in flames three years ago. Oct. 31 marked the ...