Review of Shurijo Castle Fire Receiving Fire Prevention Measure Guidelines Revised Minister of Education Ikuta Bunka December 3 15:05
In response to the fact that buildings destroyed by the fire at Shuri Castle were not subject to the “Fire Prevention Guidelines” of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology , Expressed the idea of considering a revised guideline.
The building that was destroyed by the fire at Shuri Castle was restored, was not designated as a national treasure or an important cultural property, and was not subject to the “Fire Prevention Guidelines” of the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
In response to this, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology stated at the press conference after the Cabinet meeting that "the restored building is considered an important facility for the preservation and utilization of cultural properties, and we want to take firm fire prevention measures." It was.
On top of that, Minister Ikuta said, “We are considering revisions to the guidelines on fire prevention measures for important cultural properties, and are currently investigating the installation status of fire prevention equipment for restored buildings located at historic sites of World Heritage.” .