“Shuri Castle in Okinawa — visitors can watch the reconstruction after the fire”

This photo is of Shuri Castle in Okinawa. A few years ago, a major fire destroyed much of the complex. What I found interesting when I visited was that the reconstruction itself had become part of the experience for visitors.

You could actually see craftsmen working on the restoration right in front of you, and even local high school students helping out as volunteers. In a way, it felt like turning an unfortunate event into something meaningful for the community and the visitors.