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06/05/2009 | 566 Hits | Print | PDF

Katusuren Castle is located on the Katsuren Peninsula on the eastern coast of Okinawa. Today, the ruins of the castle are an educational attraction, hosting tourists, schoolchildren, amateur historians, and curious passersby.
31/07/2008 | 4829 Hits | Print | PDF

The ruins of Zakimi Gusuku (Zakimi Castle) are located in Yomitan Village, in the central portion of Okinawa. Built during the era leading up to the consolidation of the three kingdoms of Ryukyu, the castle sat in an optimal location, perched some...
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Nakamurake (Nakamura House) is located in Kitanakagusuku Village in the south-central portion of Okinawa, and was the home of the Nakamura family for eleven generations. It is considered one of the best examples of traditional Ryukyuan architecture,...
26/12/2007 | 6441 Hits | 1 comment | Print | PDF | Read more...

Rich with a cultural heritage that goes back 600 years this area of central Okinawa offers a relaxing area that visitors to Okinawa can enjoy the natural beauty and traditions that Yomitan village offers.
24/12/2007 | 61348 Hits | Print | PDF

Murasaki Mura was once home to an NHK television drama that was filmed in Okinawa, Japan. After the television series ended, the set was turned into a craft park in Yomiton Village. Much of the architecture in Murasaki Mura is reminiscent of ancient...
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The ruins of Nakagusuku Castle, straddling present-day Nakagusuku and Kitanakagusuku Villages in Okinawa, sit atop an open expanse nearly 150 meters above Nakagusuku Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Bordered on one side by jagged cliffs and perilous...
19/12/2007 | 2577 Hits | Print | PDF | Read more...

21/09/2007 | 3131 Hits | Print | PDF

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21/09/2007 | 2951 Hits | Print | PDF

Futenma Shrine (Futenma Gongen) is a Shinto shrine located in Futenma on Highway 330 between Gates 6 and 7 of Camp Foster. Rich in history, Futenma gives visitors a glimpse at religion in the times of the Ryukyu Kingdom as well as in modern Japan.
21/09/2007 | 3208 Hits | Print | PDF