Japan - Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

"Five hundred years of Ryukyuan history (12th-17th century) are represented by this group of sites and monuments. The ruins of the castles, on imposing elevated sites, are evidence for the social structure over much of that period, while the sacred sites provide mute testimony to the rare survival of an ancient form of religion into the modern age. The wide- ranging economic and cultural contacts of the Ryukyu Islands over that period gave rise to a unique culture.” 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
Another Okinawan postcard sent from Camp Foster, Okinawa by Carmen.







Postcard 2
Night view of Shuri Castle in Okinawa of the Ryukyu archipelago. Shuri Castle is one of the many castles and ruins designated for this UNESCO World Heritage listing. It was destroyed in 1945 during the war and reconstructed. Thanks to Naoko-san of Japan.

Postcard 3

Shuri-Jo Castle reconstruction and ready in 2026. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks to YL of Singapore for mailing from Okinawa, Japan. 

Postcard 4
A self-made postcard of Shuri-Jo by using four different color stamps. Thanks again to YL of Singapore.

Postcard 5
Nice view of Shurijo Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Okinawa, Japan. Thanks to YL of Singapore.