Military of Ryukyu

New Artwork by GOTO Akinori, Filled with Hopes of Shuri Castle Reconstruction, Will Be Exhibited at Naha Airport Starting Saturday, February 29

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Ancient gusuku, or castle remains, can be found all around Okinawa, from the Amami Islands to Yaeyama Islands.

Key Points: 
  • Ancient gusuku, or castle remains, can be found all around Okinawa, from the Amami Islands to Yaeyama Islands.
  • In this piece, GOTO seeks to convey the life energy with which Okinawa hums, creating this project full of hopes for the reconstruction of Shuri Castle.
  • While Shuri Castle was originally built to protect Suimuiutaki, the two have come to be regarded as one and the same.
  • Shuri Castle has burned in the past, and every time it has been rebuilt based on the attention and wishes of people.