Naha, Okinawa Pref., June 4 (Jiji Press)–Shuri Castle’s main hall in Okinawa Prefecture will reopen to the public on Nov. 23 after years of restoration work following a fire, the Japanese government’s local bureau in the southernmost prefecture said Thursday. The Cabinet Office’s Okinawa General Bureau will hold a ceremony at Shuri Castle Park in Naha on Nov. 22 to mark the completion of the restoration work, scheduled for this autumn. The fire broke out on Oct. 31, 2019, destroying nine buildings at the world heritage site, including the main hall. The reconstruction work on the main hall began in November 2022, supported by a large amount of donations. “We deeply appreciate the warm support received from inside and outside the prefecture and the efforts of engineers and artisans involved in the reconstruction,” Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki said in a statement. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Shuri Castle’s Main Hall to Reopen on Nov. 23
Related Posts
Electronics Retailers Yamada, Edion Eyeing Biz Integration
Tokyo, June 4 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese home appliances retailer Yamada Holdings Co. and industry peer Edion Corp. said Thursday that they are considering integrating their operations. Yamada is already the leading player in the industry, and combined consolidated sales at the company
Defense Report to Call on Japan to Work with Others over China
Tokyo, June 4 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government’s upcoming annual defense report is expected to call on the country to deal with China, which continues opaque military buildups, through its overall national strength and cooperation with its ally and other like-minded countries. After
