Shuri-jo in 2014-15

Kankaimon, the front gate to Shuri-jo, is also known as Amaeujo. "Amae" and "Kankai" mean "to greet with joy" in ancient Okinawan (Uchinaguchi) and Chinese languages respectively.


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