Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2024, shows dragon-shaped pillars to be used for the reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Naha in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa. A 2019 fire destroyed the castle located on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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  • 2024/10/30 00:00:00
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