This is Shuri Castle where the king used to live. Okinawa used to be its own country before it became part of Japan.
昔の王の御殿、首里城。日本の一部になる前、沖縄は独自の国、琉球国だったんだって。
It was a beautiful day so sunny and warm.
この日は、とても暖かくていい日だったよ。
This is a replica of the throne.
昔の王のイスを再現したんだって。
Here is a model of the kingdom when the whole Okinawan government would meet for a meeting with the king.
写真上は、沖縄の政府が王をお迎えする時の配置を再現したモデル。
The next few photos are of a traditional dance that at one time was performed for the king.
下数枚は、琉球舞踊の写真。元々は、王国時代に王に捧げた踊りなんだって。
This is outside of the castle. Mama and me are standing in front of a big wall meant to keep out unwanted guest.
首里城外の壁。つづママが私を抱っこしているのから分かるように、敵から身を守る為に、どれだけ高く創られたかが分かる。
Here is my whole family standing in front of the entrance to the castle grounds.
守礼の門を前に家族揃って。
I am so exhausted, but still very cute. 疲れて眠っちゃったけど、寝顔もかわいいでしょ。
