of Nations Bell replica. – immediately east of the Seiden, it was the regular sleeping area for unmarried princesses, and the location of the ascension ceremony. – paired building with the Keizuza, which dealt with the goods and materials used inside the castle. – royal food preparation area, connected to the Kugani-udun, dated to at least 1715. Attendants included the Hocho (chef) and Agama (female servants). Courtyard (~una) – the living area immediately behind the Seiden, surrounded by the Nyokan-kyoshitsu and Yuinchi. – the lower area between the Houshinmon and Koufukumon. - the central and primary reception and ceremonial area of the castle in front of the Seiden. Gates (~mon) – a gate leading south of the Kushino-una, leading to the Ouchibara. Called Akata-ujo prior to the construction of Keiseimon. – the first ceremonial gate to Shurijo, built around 1427 by King Shō Hashi, it was demolished in 1907. – the easternmost gate leading to the Shinbyoden. – also known as Kimihokori-ujo, it is the main citadel entrance to the Una, currently the ticket check gate. Although the period of construction is unknown, the stone balustrades were completed in 1562. – built around 1477–1500 during the reign of King Shō Shin, the gate was burned down during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 and restored in 1974. It is the first main gate to the castle. Kankai (歓会), which means "welcome", the gate was named to express welcome to the investiture envoys who visited Shuri as representatives of the Chinese Emperor. – a southwest gate south of Bifukumon, also called Akata-ujo. Normally a side-gate, it was used by the Crown Prince when officially ascending the throne. The door was restored in 1998. – a trade gate usually blocked with stones, but opened for movement of building and wall repair materials. – the entrance into the Shicha-nu-una, currently the ticket purchase gate. Historically, the eastern wing of the building housed Okumiza, the deputy's office to intervene in disputes between noble families. The west wing housed the Jishaza, the magistrate responsible for supervising the places of worship. – the northern gate mostly used by women, also known as Hokoriujo hokori, meaning "Pleasant Pride". It was built during the reign of King Shō Shin. – a gate housing a roukoku (water clock) in the turret, also called Kagoise-ujo. Visitors would dismount their horses or palanquins here. – the citadel gate north of the