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Sunday, January 29, 2023
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Friday, January 27, 2023
Okinawa - Omono Castle Ruins
The gate and some stone walls from this castle ruin can be seen from across the river, but not actually visited. It is located in an off-limits part of the Naha Military Port.
This is what JCastle has to say about the history of this castle:
It is unknown exactly when this port fortress was built. However, Omono Gusuku can be found on the Ryukyu Kokuzu (琉球国図), a map dated to around 1452. Omono Gusuku along with Mie Gusuku and Yarazamori Gusuku guarded Naha Port during the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Unlike the other two forts, which guarded the entrance into Naha Port, Omono Gusuku functioned mainly as a customs post and storage area for traded goods and weapons.
If you are interested in Japanese Castles, check out my Castle Page, with links to posts on the castles I have visited.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Okinawa - Onoyama Park and Okinogu Shrine
Across the river from Tsubogawa monorail station is Onoyama Park, where there are sporting areas, several shrines, a children's playground, and open areas for walking or other exercise.
Looking back toward Tsubogawa Station.
The day I was there, Okinogu Shrine was preparing for the New Year celebration.
This person in yellow is one of the workmen.
The shrine is up on a hill, and in addition to being a pretty shrine to visit casually (like I did), is an important shrine that hosts many celebrations and event. The shrine dates back to 1451 in several different locations. After burning down during WWII and changing locations, it was rebuilt in Onoyama Park in 1975.
An interesting feature is the many orchids all around the shrine area.
The vendors were getting ready for the new year celebration.
This park is a great place to visit and enjoy the open air.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Work in Progress Wednesday
The Rose bell pull is progressing. There are only ten colors of thread with very little backstitching, so it is pretty easy cross stitch. This is the top half of the design. I haven't started on the bottom half yet.
The blackwork sampler continues to hold my attention and I've worked on it quite a bit this week.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Okinawa - Nakagusuku Castle
The next adventure in Okinawa, was visiting Nakagusuku Castle, another World Heritage site.
This is what Jcastle has to say about this castle:
Nakakgusuku Castle was built by Sakinakagusuku Aji in the mid 14th Century and expanded upon by Gosamaru in the early 15th Century. Gosamaru was moved to Nakagusuku by the king to check the rising power of Amawari Aji in Katsuren Castle. In 1458 the castle fell to attacks by Amawari the lord of Katsuren Castle. The castle is made up of 6 baileys, each of a different elevation. It is said that Commodore Perry was impressed by the strength of the castle and the engineering displayed in its construction.
Nakagusuku is spread out over a large area.
The view from the top is very nice.
(I love these stone doorways!)
I was careful and didn't see any snakes.
If you are interested in Japanese Castles, check out my Castle Page, with links to posts on the castles I have visited.
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