My husband Art flew to Okinawa Japan the first week of October 2019. Our son John impulsively decided to join his Papa a few days later. Art was born and raised in Okinawa and John has traveled there to visit extended family numerous times.
They connected with family and friends and on October 15th father and son made their traditional pilgrimage to Shuri Castle, a 500 year old world heritage site. Shrui Castle is a symbol of the Ryukyu Kingdom. On October 31st fire destroyed Seiden, the main hall and two of the adjacent halls. Unesco is already making plans to rebuild this important world heritage site.
These following photos are of their day spent together two weeks prior to the devastating fire.
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| Art at Shuri Castle, Naha Okinawa |
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| John celebrating Shuri Castle |
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| John at a Shuri Castle Gate |
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| John on a bridge - Shuri Castle Park |
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| John inside Shuri Castle |
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| Castle wall view of Shuri Castle |
They share a father and son tea in the tearoom at Shuri Castle.
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| Art and John drink tea at the Shuri Castle tea room |
On October 31st fire destroyed Seiden, the main hall and two of the adjacent halls. Unesco is already making plans to rebuild this important world heritage site.
Shurijo Castle Fire News.
