This blog is a record of my time in Okinawa. Last night Shuri Jo burned down to the ground. This is the most awful thing. I have to mention it.

http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201910310046.html?fbclid=IwAR1tJ5oFhMtbiO4N-wwLbfH9irZtLDo5QrKhaq50CpXRJyc28CstpaqeB1A

http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201910310034.html

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/31/national/shuri-castle-fire/#.XbuxBkUzYUF

Okinawa is a small island. Shuri Jo represented the history and culture of Okinawa to all inhabitants and also to newcomers like me.

Too awful. So sad.