One of the coolest places I’ve ever been to was Shuri Castle in Okinawa, Japan. Shuri Castle was originally the palace to the Ryukyu Kingdom from the 1400’s to the late 1800’s. The castle also has history of being destroyed, one of the occasions being during the Battle of Okinawa in World War 2. It was by far one of the most culturally beautiful places I’ve seen. Standing in front of the main part of the castle in the open field was an experience that can’t be explained. The colors and images on the castle itself were a sight to see. The history behind the castle was crazy to think about while being there. People lost their lives there during the War, which made it almost seem to be a memorial due to all the people visiting and showing their respect. Sad to say, the castle burned down late 2019 leaving many people devastated. I’m glad to have gotten the chance to visit it.