Ozato Gusuku, Nanjo Shi, Okinawa, Japan - April 7, 2019
My GoPro hat cam turned out to be too choppy despite my best efforts to walk slowly and carefully. Next time I go out I'm taking along - and using - the gimbal.
THE STORY:
Shimashi Ozato Gusuku is in the Ozato district of Okinawa.
Designated as an historical site in 2003 by Nanjo City. This castle was built for Lord Shimashi Ozato, the Aji, who controlled the Shimajiri region around the 14th century.
Shimashi Ozato Gusuku's construction, with its back to a cliff and its strong walls, skillfully makes use of the natural landscape.
Ōzato Castle (大里城 Ōzato jō, Okinawan: Ufuzatu Gushiku), officially Shimasoe-Ōzato Castle (島添大里城 Shimasoe-Ōzato jō, Okinawan: Shimashii-Ufuzatu Gushiku),
is a Ryukyuan gusuku built in Nanzan and used until 1429. It, and the village of Ōzato, are named after the Ōzato Dynasty of Nanzan. It is in ruins.
Nanzan was established in 1314 when the Lord of Shimajiri-Ōzato, Ōzato Ofusato, broke away from the chieftain Tamagusuku at Urasoe Castle. The castle was built in
the 14th century West of the farming village of Ōzato, and became the seat of the Aji of Ōzato Magiri. It fell into disuse after the capture of Nanzan Castle in 1429.
During an excavation of the site, Chinese ceramics were found, showing the extensive trade that Nanzan had done with Ming China. In 2012, Ōzato castle became an officially designated historical site on Okinawa Island.
The gusuku is 200 meters east-to-west, and 100 meters north-to-south with an area more than 20,000 sq meters and one of largest in the prefecture.
A true temple built on a platform one step higher and a garden in front It is in a flat configuration. The foundation stone to support the pillar was confirmed from several places by past investigators.
The area of residence of Osato Shimazoe is about 22 meters x 13 meters and it is believed that a reconstruction was carried out several times.
Some of the castle walls remain in various places and an excavation survey has confirmed the foundation that has escaped quarrying.
Excavated artifacts include pottery, Kamuyaki, Chinese ceramics and other Asian-made ceramics, Japanese-made ceramics, ironware, stoneware, and ornaments. Many historical items such as coins, and natural relics have been identified.
(Sources: Internet research and information within the castle ruins)
Itokazugusuku castle ruins April 8, 2019 in Tamagusuku, Okinawa
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09. BERUL - Friends Confession
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12. Trappola - serene stroll
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14. funkshu - on concrete
15. KnowOne - Untitled.
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The Itokazu Castle Ruins in the Tamagusuku district.
It was built in the first half of the 14th century to protect west of Tamagusuku.
With its magnificent walls, it is the largest castle ruins in the southern half of the island.
In 1972, it was designated as a national historical site.
Neishigusku can be found in the northeastern part of the Itokazu ruins.
Places of worship can be found with the castle, stone masonry can be see in the area.
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This is from the top of the castle. This was recorded from my cell phone. Lol
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Compiled drone and Time Lapse footage while in Okinawa, Japan.
Itokazu Abuchiragama (Itokazu Trench)
Itokazu Abuchiragama is a natural cave (gama) located in the South of the main island of Okinawa at Nanjo City Tamagusuku Azuitokazu. During the Okinawa battle, the village of Itokazu was assigned as a shelter trench. However the Japanese army used it as its quarter and warehouse. As the battlefield went south, it became the quarter of the Haebaru military hospital. Medical officers, nurses and Himeyuri schoolgirls were assigned to it. 270m long, gama’s interior was filled in with more than 600 injured soldiers. After the order of evacuating the south part of May 25th, 1945, the hospital evacuated and the trench became a place where Itokazu residents, injured soldiers of the Japanese army lived. Afterwards, the trench was attacked by the US army and the survivors who surrendered left the gama.
Itokazu Abuchiragama
The Ruins of Tamagusuku bj09.mov
The ruins of Tamagusuku in the Tamagusuku district.
Tamagusuku is said to have been built by the creator of the Ryukyus, AMAMIKIYO.
It is located on a hill overlooking Kudaka Island and the south-central area of Okinawa's main island.
The castle originally consisted of three levels. However, after the war, most of the castle was taken away by the American army to be used as building materials and so very little remains of the original shape.
In 1987, the ruins of Tamagusuku were designated as a national historic site.
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Okinawa Peace Park, April 2016 Trip
沖縄県南城市の光文字2010→2011
年末になると南城市佐敷の山に年号の光文字が現れるらしい。そしてその光文字は毎年元旦の0時ちょうどに年号が切り替わるそう。どうやってるの？ということで調査してきた。
By DEEokinawa（でぃーおきなわ）
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Tropical Beach Okinawa Japan
my recent trip to Okinawa Japan. Loved it there! Visited the bro for two weeks and had a blast. Thanks to the bro Hanson for taking time off for me, I'll see you next year too.
Okinawa in April
Using Quick to put footage together from the whole trip for a short video.
Temizu no En (Fate of Washwater) Poem Inscription bj38.mov
This tale says that this action is what binds a man and a woman's lives together.
Have someone you love draw water for you with their hands.
The author, Heshikiya Choubin, was executed for his criticism of the Ryukyu kingdom's royal advisor Sai On.
The kumi odori was a dance performed to welcome emissaries from China.
This is the only kumi odori (a traditional Okinawan dance) that represents a love story.
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