Prior to the Oct. 31, 2019, blaze, Shuri-jo Castle was last destroyed in the 1945 Battle of Okinawa. The Seiden hall and other facilities were only rebuilt in 1992 as part of a national park.

NAHA--Preparations are under way for a groundbreaking ceremony to restore the landmark Shuri-jo castle here in Okinawa ... Commemorative National Government Park. On Oct. 11, 107 of the 535 ...