Shuri Castle Park to Unveil Restored Royal Costumes of the Ryukyu Kingdom at Special Ceremony and Exhibition (July 22–26)

The Okinawa Miraijima Foundation has been working on the reproduction of the royal costumes of the Ryukyu Kingdom, known as 'King and Queen Attire,' which are used in historical reenactment events at Shuri Castle Park, thanks to a donation from Okinawa Electric Power Co., Ltd.

To commemorate the successful completion of these costumes, we are pleased to announce the 'Unveiling Exhibition of the Royal Costumes of the Ryukyu Kingdom' and the 'Ceremony Marking the Completion of the King and Queen Attire.'

These royal costumes were beloved by many as a centerpiece of historical reenactment events, but were tragically lost in the fire at Shuri Castle on October 31, Reiwa 1 (2019).

This time, based on the costumes created during the Heisei era, the attire has been faithfully reproduced through the supervision of experts and with the cooperation of traditional craft artisans from across Okinawa Prefecture. The exhibition will feature the first public display of the completed costumes and introduce Ryukyuan clothing culture, craftsmanship techniques, and efforts in technical succession.

1. Ceremony Marking the Completion of the King and Queen Attire

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 22, Reiwa 8 (2026), 10:00–10:30

Venue: Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum, Prefectural Citizens Gallery

Participants: Okinawa Electric Power Co., Ltd.,

Okinawa Miraijima Foundation,

Committee Members,

Craft artisans involved in the costume production

Queen's Costume: Shuri-ori

2. 'Royal Costumes of the Ryukyu Kingdom' Unveiling Exhibition

Period: Wednesday, July 22 (Reiwa 8) to Sunday, July 26, 2026 (5 days)

Hours: 9:00–18:00

(Extended to 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)

※ On July 22, the venue opens at 11:00.

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Queen's Costume: Bingata

Venue: Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum, Prefectural Citizens Gallery

Admission: Free

Organizer: Okinawa Miraijima Foundation

Exhibits: King's Costume (kimono and obi),

King's Hachimachi (crown),

Queen's Costume (Bingata and Shuri-ori),

and related materials

King's Costume: Hachimachi

[Shuri Castle Park]

Shuri Castle stands as a living testament to the Ryukyu Kingdom, which flourished from 1429 to 1879 for approximately 450 years. Today, under the theme of 'visible reconstruction,' the park promotes the charm of the ongoing restoration of Shuri Castle, presents historically accurate exhibitions based on research, and hosts events where visitors can experience traditional performing arts and culture. Additionally, through building safe and secure management systems, collaborating with local communities for sustainable urban development, and preserving history and culture while nurturing talent, we are committed to passing the legacy of Shuri Castle on to future generations.