Shuri-jo Castle served not only as the royal palace but also the center of politics, diplomacy and culture for 450 years from 1429. Okinawa became part of Japan when it was annexed as a prefecture ...

Flames swept through Japan's Shuri Castle early Thursday morning, engulfing a World Heritage site that was one of Okinawa Prefecture's most popular attractions. The Naha city fire department says ...

NAHA--Okinawa Prefecture will preserve the remains of the Imperial Japanese Army headquarters that served as a command post beneath Shuri-jo Castle here during the 1945 Battle of Okinawa. As a ...

As investigators narrow in on the cause of last week's fire at Shuri Castle, people are calling for a swift restoration. Experts fear the fire destroyed more than 400 cultural artifacts.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Shuri Castle, listed as a World Heritage site, goes up in flames, in Naha on the southern ...

Crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs create a paradise for snorkeling and diving, while historical sites like Shuri Castle showcase the legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Local cuisine offers ...