In the past, people of Shuri referred to Shurijo Castle as “Ugushiku,” looking up to it with respect and admiration. This is a historical essay of trivia related to Shurijo Castle and the surrounding area.

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  Where were the Ogo-e paintings?

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  Kofukumon Gate

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  Shurijo Castle and Flower Arrangement

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  Do you know that Commodore Perry came to Shurijo Castle?

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  Tiles That Decorate Shurijo Castle ～Ryuto Muna-kazari～

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  Momoso Omono Mairi

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  Keizuza/Yomotsuza

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  Mystery of the Ukimichi

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  “Twin Gates … Uekimon and Saekimon”

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  “The Seven Investiture Tablets of the Sapposhi”

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  Red Tiles of Shurijo Castle

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  Shurijo Castle Kobikimon Gate

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  The Bridge of Nations Bell and Shurijo Castle

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  Secrets of the Karahafu of the Shurijo Castle Seiden

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  Flowers Drawn in the Seiden_The Story of the Clematis

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  Did you know that there are squirrels in the Shurijo Castle Seiden?