Iconic Red Exterior of Shuri Castle's Main Hall Seen for 1st Time in 6 Years; Partial Removal of Scaffolding Allows Glimpses of Building in Mid-Restoration

Shuri Castle
NAHA — Part of the scaffolding protecting the Seiden main hall of Naha’s Shuri Castle — which has been undergoing restoration work after it burned down in 2019 — was removed recently, revealing the hall’s vibrant red exterior.

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