Kono, the Minister in charge of Okinawa and the Northern Territories, visited Naha City and inspected Shuri Castle, where the main buildings were burned down last year, and said that it is an important symbol of Okinawa and needs to be rebuilt based on history. He emphasized the idea of steadily proceeding with the restoration work.
In Shurijo Castle, a large-scale fire in October last year burned down six buildings including the main building, and the government started construction of the main building by the end of next year (2022), and six years later, 2026. We have decided on a process chart that aims to restore by the year.
On the 5th, the Minister of Okinawa and Northern Affairs Kono visited Shuri Castle and inspected the remains of the main hall, and received an explanation from the person in charge of the country that the restoration work will be carried out while utilizing the wood of Okinawan native species. I did.
After the inspection, Minister Kono told reporters, "Since Shuri Castle is a symbol of Okinawa, we will rebuild it firmly based on history. We will have the work proceeded carefully and the government will provide complete backup." Said.