Ryukyu Mura or Okinawa Ryukyu Village is an attraction showcasing the culture of old Okinawa with historic buildings and traditional dance and music performances.
This English translation of a key work by one of Okinawa’s most respected historians, Mamoru Akamine, provides a compelling new picture of the role played by the Ryukyu Kingdom in the history of East Asia. Okinawa Island, from which the present-day Japanese prefecture derives its name, is the largest of the Ryukyu Islands, an archipelago that stretches between Japan and Taiwan. In the present volume, Akamine chronicles the rise of the Ryukyu Kingdom in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, when it played a major part in East Asian trade and diplomacy. Then Ryukyu was indeed the cornerstone in a vibrant East Asian trade sphere centered on Ming China, linking what we now call Japan, Korea, and China to Southeast Asia. With historical and cultural connections to both Japan and China, Ryukyu also mediated diplomatically between the two nations, whose leaders more often than not refused to deal with each other directly. But eventually the kingdom became a victim of its own success. Political developments in China and Japan starting in the sixteenth century brought great changes to the region, and in 1609 Ryukyu was invaded by Satsuma, Japan’s southernmost domain. The China-Japan geopolitical rivalry would in time be acted out within Ryukyu itself, as one faction strove to maintain ties with China while another supported union with rapidly modernizing Japan. Throughout the work Akamine’s approach to Ryukyu history is distinguished by his expert use of Chinese and Korean sources, which allows him to examine events from several different angles. This contributes to a broad, sweeping narrative, revealing an East Asia made up of many shifting and interrelated parts—not just nation states pursuing their own interests. Akamine’s facility with Chinese texts in particular uncovers telling details that add considerably to the historical record. His meticulous account of one of Ryukyu’s tribute missions to China, for example, or the role of feng shui in the design of Shuri Castle, the royal and administrative center of the kingdom, is detailed without being pedantic. As a result, readers will come away with a broader, more informed understanding of Ryukyu’s significance in the region and the complexity of its relations with its neighbors.
This young lady told me she was still "just 90 years old." She said she was 24 during the battle of Okinawa. She told me that she she and her children were evacuated to the North (where there was much less fighting) but she said it was still awful.
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Join us and admire at the surreal gigantic whale sharks and enjoy the dolphin show at Ocean Expo Park, then head over to Ryukyu Mura to partake in the Ryukyu folk music and dancing!
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Okinawa consists of 3 major islands and countless smaller islands that it easily makes one directionless. Even Okinawa mainland could be a challenge if you have never come across with the A-list of top 10 must-visit places and their short descriptions shown below. (Also refer to the map at the bottom of the article.) Shuri
The traditional hairstyle for Okinawan women is called kanpuu. The hair is twisted on top of the head, and then held in place with a jiifaa hairpin. Photographed with the Pentax 645Z and 90mm lens…
In this week's episode, Russian model & dancer Maria learns the traditional Okinawan art of Ryukyu dance. She then helps us learn the steps, before we are
Welcome to the ultimate guide to exploring Okinawa, Japan! Whether you're a beach lover, history buff, or simply seeking adventure, Okinawa has something for everyone. Discover the stunning turquoise waters and white sand beaches of Ishigaki and Miyako islands, or immerse yourself in the rich culture and history at Shurijo Castle and the Okinawa Peace
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Shureimon Gate guards the entrance of Okinawa's famed Shuri Castle, once the royal and political seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Inspired by vintage Japanese stamps, each print is individually hand-cut to resemble the scalloped edges of stamps. ☆ Original painting materials: watercolor, colored pencil, copic marker ☆ Print size: 5" x 7” with handcut scalloped edges ☆ This Giclee print is printed on white archival matte paper and signed. ☆ All prints are made in and shipped from Hawai'i 🌺🌈 *As I am a small business owner trying to keep costs down while setting up my shop, all prints will be made-to-order. All print orders will be produced at the end of every week. As a result, please allow 1-2 weeks for prints to ship. Thank you so much for your support and understanding!*
I first learned of flying foxes when I was asked to edit a self-published book called Minamidaitō shizen gaido bukku: ōkōmori to mizube no shima o aruku (A guidebook to the natural world of Minamidaitō: walk the island of flying foxes and waterfronts). The authors, husband and wife Osawa Yushi and Osawa Keiko, write in