Went and visited The Nakamura House. From the brochure given to me upon admission:
The history of the Nakamura family dates back to the early part of the 15th century when Gashi, an ancenstor of the family moved his residence to Nakagusuku from Zakimi in Yomitan. The reason for the move was because Lord Gosamaru of Zakimi had received an order from the king in Shuri to relocate his castle to Nakagusuku. Gashi served as Gosamaru's teacher until the latter's downfall at the hands of Lord Amawari of Katsuren CAstle just across from Nakagusuku Bay. It was not until 1720 that fortune came back to the Nakamura family when one of the ancestors was called upon to serve as a Jitoshoku (village headman) by the royal government in Shuri. It was around this time when the first foundations of the Nakamura house was set in.
The Nakamura House was so pretty. The house had a great breezeway that would feel wonderful on a hot day. You could have tea on the porch, if you so desired. A lovely place to come visit.
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You can see the wheel for the well
The barn/workhouse |
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| Kitchen/Dining Room |
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| Pig Sty (pigs were very important and a staple in the diet) |
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| Tatami mats and traditional tea service/table |
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| Locals still wear this style of shoe |
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