Shurijo
Shurijo or Shuri Castle was the palace where the Ryukyu kings lived before Okinawa became part of Japan. Since it was built when Okinawa was independent, the castle structure is very different from other castles in Japan. Shuri Castle is located in Shuri. Shuri was once the Ryukyu capital, but it is now part of the present-day city of Naha.
Throughout its history, it had been destroyed and rebuilt four times, including during the Battle of Okinawa. This is why the courtyard is a little asymmetrical, or lop-sided. It was a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On the morning of 31 October 2019, a large fire broke out at the main hall of the castle.[1][2] Seiden, Hokuden, Nanden and Bandokoro were completely destroyed.[3] According to news sources, "Six castle buildings occupying some 4,200 square meters in total were [destroyed]."[4][5] The fire was put out around 1:30 p.m.[6]
Shurijo Media
Outside and inside Shuri Castle main hall 2012, before it was destroyed by fire
Foundation remains of the main hall after it was destroyed by fire in 2019
A restored wall near Kyukeimon, showing incorporated original stones
A plan of the castle: 1: Seiden; 2: Hokuden; 3: Nanden; 4: Houshinmon; 5: Bandokoro; A: Shureimon; B: Kankaimon; C: Zuisenmon; D: Roukokumon; E: Koufukumon; F: Kyukeimon; G: Uekimon; H: Kobikimon
Part of a painting depicting the Qing dynasty envoy for the induction ceremony
Prewar Una and buildings before destruction
Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa prefecture, Japan. It was registered as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu".
Usasuku - the upper royal throne room
Shurijo Castle Park Rest Center Suimuikan, at Shuri Castle, Naha, Okinawa prefecture, Japan
References
- ↑ "Shuri Castle, a symbol of Okinawa, destroyed in fire" (in en-US). The Japan Times Online. 2019-10-31. . https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/31/national/shuri-castle-fire/. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
- ↑ CNN, Tara John. "Fire breaks out in Japan's Shuri Castle". CNN. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "焼け落ちる正殿 未明に首里城で火災 消火活動続く". ANNnewsCH. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ↑ "Historic Okinawa castle gutted as predawn blaze rages" (in en). Mainichi Daily News. 2019-10-31. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191031/p2g/00m/0na/001000c. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
- ↑ "Fire destroys Okinawa's Shuri Castle | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News". NHK WORLD. Archived from the original on 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
- ↑ "首里城の火災鎮火" (in ja). Jiji.com. 31 October 2019. https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2019103100862&g=soc. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
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