Shurijo Castle Park (Naha)

Japan / Okinawa / Naha
 castle, park, interesting place
The main gate to Shuri Castle, called Shureimon, bears the inscription 'Land of Propriety'. The inscription tells a lot about Okinawa and its people and customs. Shuri Castle is unique in Japan in that it is not designed as a bastion, rather it is more a reception hall. Shuri Castle's design and bright crimson color reflects Okinawa's connections with China and other asian countries as a center of commerce and trade. Refer to the Wikipedia link for more information and photographs.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuri_Castle
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Coordinates:   26°13'5"N   127°43'5"E
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