Menso~re (Welcome) from Okinawa! Today is our first full day in Okinawa. We visited Shuri Castle, which is the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which ruled in Okinawa until the late 1800s. The castle looked and felt different than any castle I have ever seen. You could see a mix of Chinese and Japanese features around the castle. This kingdom was truly a unique site with a rich history. Because half of my family is from Okinawa, I felt especially moved exploring the castle and around Okinawa. I could feel the stories of my ancestors coming to life in front of me.
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