21. Nakijin Castle Ruins

The ruins of Nakijin Castle are located on the Motobu Peninsula in the northern part of 0kinawa, Japan. The castle was built in the 13th century.

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22. Tsuboya

Tsuboya is a district in Naha, 0kinawa famed for its collection of potters. Homo sapiens on Okinawa first began using vessels made of earthen materials more than 6,600 years ago.

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23. Zakimi Castle

The ruins of Zakimi Gusuku (Zakimi Castle) are located in Yomitn Village, in the central portion of 0kinawa.

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24. Tomori Stone Lion (Shîsâ)

The Tomori Stone Lion (also, Tomimori Stone Lion and Tumui Stone Lion) is a stone shîsâ located in present-day Kochinda Town (Yaese Village) on the southern portion of Okinawa. It is the oldest village shîsâ on Okinawa.

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25. Kenji-no-To

This monument is dedicated to the young boys who served during the Battle of Okinawa alongside General Ushijima and his army as members of the Blood and Iron Corps (or Tekketsu Kinnotai). Nearly 1,500 strong, the unit included a large contingent...

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