Kumejima, Okinawa
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Kumejima is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The town consists of the islands of Kume, Ōjima, Ōhajima, Torishima, and Iōtorishima. Among the islands, only Kumejima and
Aerial view
Tatami ishi
Shuri Castle
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Shuri Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku castle in the historic Shuri district of Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Between 1429 and 1879, it was the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, before becomi
Seiden (main hall) of Shuri Castle in 2016
Foundation remains of the main hall after it was destroyed by fire in 2019
The main hall of Shuri Castle in December 2025
A restored wall near Kyukeimon, showing incorporated original stones