Okinawa is filled with its own rich history, and numerous ruins of Ryukyu civilization dot the island. Shuri Castle was the palace of the Ryukyu Emperor, and since the 1980's Japan has spent a lot of effort to rebuild and repair this impressive abode. A number of Ryukyu sites, Shuri Castle included, are now listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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