The diplomatic minister visits Shuri Castle Supporting reconstruction with top priority of local intentions November 9 20:04
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Akabane will visit Shuri Castle in Naha City, where the main building was burnt down due to a large-scale fire, and will fully support local intentions with the highest priority for rebuilding as soon as possible. Showed.
On the afternoon of September 9th, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane visited Shuri Castle in Naha City about the fire situation and damage to the building from the Governor Tamaki, Okinawa Prefecture, etc. I received an explanation.
Regarding the rebuilding of Shuri Castle, Governor Tamaki has expressed the idea of putting together plans for rebuilding by 2022, 50 years after the return of Okinawa to the mainland.
After the inspection, Minister Akabane told reporters, “It is the support of the hearts of people in Okinawa, and the sorrow of local people has been affected by such damage to the place of symbols of culture and history. I felt anew when I saw the site. "
On top of that, Minister Akabane said, “Recognizing local intentions and proceeding as a government. Because it is an important building with the thoughts of Okinawans, we will fully back up as a government while respecting local intentions to the fullest.” He emphasized the idea of giving full support to local intentions as a priority for reconstruction as soon as possible.