毎日新聞6/2/2026World1 min readJapan
Shuri Castle Main Hall Restoration Completion Ceremony Set for November 22
Quick Look
- The completion ceremony for the restoration of Shuri Castle's Main Hall, destroyed by fire in 2019, will be held on November 22 in Naha City.
- The Japanese government emphasized its importance as a symbol of national pride and expects increased tourism to Okinawa.
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Why It Matters
Shuri Castle's Main Hall was destroyed in a fire on October 31, 2019. The Japanese government has been working with Okinawa Prefecture on its restoration. The restoration is expected to be completed this autumn.
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木原稔官房長官は2日の記者会見で、2019年に火災で焼失し、再建中の首里城（那覇市）正殿の復元完成式を今年11月22日に首里城公園で開催すると発表した。「首里城は沖縄の皆さんのみならず、わが国の誇りとも言える極めて重要な建造物だ。政府一丸となって復元に向けた取り組みを進める」と強調した。
黄川田仁志沖縄北方担当相は会見で、完成に伴う沖縄への来訪者の増加に期待を表明。「沖縄で育まれた国際色豊かな独自の歴史、文化、芸術などに直接触れてもらいたい」と呼びかけた。
火災は19年10月31日に発生。政府は復元に向けた関係閣僚会議を設置し、沖縄県と連携して作業を進めてきた。正殿の再建工事は今秋に完了する見通し。（共同）
Open Questions
- What specific cultural events are planned around the ceremony?
- What are the projected economic impacts of increased tourism?
- Are there any specific security measures for the ceremony?
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