The castle is a symbol of Okinawa’s cultural heritage from the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom that spanned about 450 years from 1429 until 1879, when the island was annexed by Japan.

TOKYO (AP) — A fire broke out early Thursday and spread quickly through historic Shuri Castle on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site ...

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The ancient castle is a symbol of Okinawa’s cultural heritage from the time of Ryukyu Kingdom that spanned about 450 years from 1429 until 1879, when the island was annexed by Japan. The castle ...

A fire broke out at the historic Shuri Castle on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying it. By Associated Press | ap@dfmdev.com PUBLISHED: October 30, 2019 at 11:02 p.m.

TOKYO - A fire broke out early Thursday and spread quickly through historic Shuri Castle on Japan's southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Fire Ravages Japanese Heritage Site Shuri Castle The castle, first built more than 500 years ago, was seen as a symbol of the dynamic Ryukyu Kingdom Brigit Katz - Correspondent October 31, 2019 ...

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The fire in Naha, the prefectural capital of Okinawa, started from the castle's main structure. The main Seiden temple and a Hokuden structure, or north temple, have burned down.

The fire in Naha, the prefectural capital of Okinawa, started from the castle's main structure. The main Seiden temple and a Hokuden structure, or north temple, have burned down.