Shuri Castle - Okinawa

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February 25th 2021
http://www.heygo.com 25th February- Shuri Castle: Legacy of the Ryukyu Kings Today our virtual guides were James & Becka, both from the U.K. living in Okinawa for some years teaching Karate. Situated on top of a gentle hill in Shuri, Shurijo Castle was surrounded by curving castle walls, and within these walls were numerous structures. Built in 1879 ... read more

Asia » Japan » Okinawa

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more