Projects related to History and Culture

“Bequeath” and “connect” Okinawa’s history/culture and marine culture (to future generations)

We are experts on Okinawa’s history/culture and marine culture.: We have been conducting projects related to Okinawa’s history and culture as well as the marine culture of the Asia-Pacific region such as investigative research, awareness-raising activities, and management and operation of Shurijo Castle Park and Oceanic Culture Museum.

Investigative Research and Technological Development

We have been conducting investigative research on Shurijo Castle and the history and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom era, as well as investigative research on marine culture centering on the Asia-Pacific region.

Collection, investigative research, and development of restoration technology regarding arts and crafts materials during the Ryukyu Kingdom era
Establishment of maintenance/management methods and coating technology for buildings such as the Seiden
Investigative research on marine culture centering on the Asia-Pacific region including Okinawa

Awareness-Raising Activities

We have been promoting environmental education for children, conducting awareness-raising activities related to subtropical plants targeting the general public, and holding lectures, workshops, etc. targeting professionals.

Planning and implementation of events such as hands-on experience in craftwork and making of Oceanic masks
Conducting daily guided tours at Shurijo Castle and Oceanic Culture Museum
Implementation of “visiting lectures on Shurijo Castle for elementary and junior high school students,” where instructors are dispatched to elementary and junior high schools in the prefecture.

Management and Operation of Facilities

We have been conducting management and operation through which the attractiveness of the facilities can be drawn out to the maximum by leveraging our high expertise on Okinawa’s history/culture and marine culture and management know-how, with top priority given to customer satisfaction.

Shurijo Castle Park
Oceanic Culture Museum (inside Ocean Expo Park)
Okinawan Village (inside Ocean Expo Park)

Major Achievements

Replication of "Shuurushi Kacho Shippo Tsunagi Mitsuda-e Chinkin Ugufan,” a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property
Dispatch of lecturers Shuri University (a citizens’ university) sponsored by Shuri Shinko-kai (Shuri Promotion Society)
Holding of a symposium on marine culture titled “Okinawa Uminchu Bunka no Keifu (Genealogy of Okinawa Uminchu Culture)”
A publication titled “Shurijo: Yomigaeru Ryukyu Okoku (Shurijo Castle: Revival of the Ryukyu Kingdom)”

Shuurushi Kacho Shippo Tsunagi Mitsuda-e Chinkin Ugufan (replication)
Dispatch of lecturers to Shuri University
“Shurijo: Yomigaeru Ryukyu Okoku”

Supporting a Wide Range of Activities related to Okinawa’s History and Culture

Please consult us on matters related to the history and culture of Okinawa. Staff members with a wealth of knowledge and know-how will respond.

Provision of Knowledge and Technology related to History and Culture

We will provide explanation on the history and culture centering on the Ryukyu Kingdom era and on cultural assets related to Shurijo Castle. In addition, we will provide technical advice on restoration and repair of arts & crafts pieces.

Entrusted Surveys

We will conduct analytical surveys on such matters as literary and academic historical documents related to the history/culture and marine culture of Okinawa and works of art. In addition, we can also conduct surveys in cooperation with experts at universities, etc.

Implementation of Various Events

We hold events reproducing rituals and special events of the Ryukyu Kingdom era and offer craftwork classes through which participants can casually familiarize themselves with marine culture. We also have a variety of programs that are fun and easy to understand.

Dispatch of Professional Staff

We dispatch professional staff members with a wealth of experience who will provide explanation and advice on historical materials. In addition, we accept requests for workshops targeting professionals and dispatch of staff members for special classes at schools.

Lending of Collections and Materials

We have a large collection of artwork and craftwork related to the Ryukyu Kingdom that we can lend to museums, etc. We also accept writing and providing editorial supervision for publications.

Major Projects