The government considers concrete measures for early restoration of Shuri Castle. Issues such as timber procurement?
It will be one week in 7 days from the fire at Shuri Castle. The government has a policy to make every effort to restore it as soon as possible. However, in addition to financial resources, the procurement of timber to be used will be an issue, and a meeting will be held by related ministries and agencies in the near future. To
After the main building of Shurijo Castle was burnt down, Prime Minister Abe said at the relevant ministerial meeting on the 6th, “We will make every effort with responsibility as the government to restore it as soon as possible.” And instructed the government to make every effort to restore the necessary financial resources.
According to the Cabinet Office, it took about 7.3 billion yen for the construction of the main shrine restored in 1992, but it was restored because the price was different from that time, and the total cost was changed depending on the construction method. There is no outlook for the cost of.
In addition to securing financial resources for restoration, Taiwanese hinoki used for “Shododen” is now prohibited from logging, so it is possible to procure alternative timber and secure skilled craftsmen. It will be a challenge.
Based on the fact that the local Okinawa Prefecture has expressed its intention to compile a plan for restoration by 2022, the 50th year since the return to the mainland, the government will hold a meeting with the directors of related ministries and agencies. , We will start full-scale examination of specific measures for restoration.