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Discover Okinawa Culture Part-13 Katsuren Castle

Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19

Discover Okinawa Culture

Chapter List: Part-13 Katsuren Castle

Katsuren-jo (Katsuren Castle) in Okinawa, Japan

Katsuren-Jo is one of nine World Heritage Sites on the island of Okinawa. This is the former home of Lord Amawari from the 15th Century – the last local leader to be defeated before the Ryukyu Kingdom took control of the island. There is also a brief look at watersports on the island.

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