The medieval Ryukyu castles on the island of Okinawa, Japan are impressive testimony to the kingdom's power and wealth from the 12th to 16th century CE. Notable...

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Senganen Garden and view to Sakurajima vulcano, northeast Kagoshima. Constructed 1658 by the Shimazu clan, who were one of the Edo period’s most powerful feudal families. Inside the garden is the Shoko Shuseikan museum, which show a large collection of items of the Shimazu clan and history of Kagoshima. The factory was the birthplace of the modern Japan. Is the oldest existing western style building, build 1865

Ryukyu Mura or Okinawa Ryukyu Village is an attraction showcasing the culture of old Okinawa with historic buildings and traditional dance and music performances.

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Kadena Air Base on the Japanese Island of Okinawa has important historic sites from the Ryukyu Kingdom and WWII.

A l'entrée de Ryukyu Mura