The islands that are now the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa were once their own kingdom. The Ryukyu Kingdom was completely separate from Japan and had its own imperial dynasty. The small kingdom had no army, so it paid China to defend the kingdom. Meanwhile, the kingdom was known for its world-class traders, traveling Asia in ships bought from China. In 1609, Japan invaded and conquered the Ryukyu Kingdom and kidnapped its king. That's when things got weird.Japan wanted to keep the fact that they ruled o...
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 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.
Okinawa, one of the most popular beach resorts in the whole of Japan. Its emerald blue seas and white sand beaches attract people from all over the country. Once the Ryukyu Kingdom, Okinawa has a unique culture and history that differs from the mainland. Here in this article we are going to introduce 50 great things to do in Okinawa.
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Coral reef near okuma { Ogimi Village) Okinawa-Japan Nikon D90- Tokina 11-16mm Depth 35feet okinawanaturephotography.com
The medieval Ryukyu castles on the island of Okinawa, Japan are impressive testimony to the kingdom's power and wealth from the 12th to 16th century CE. Notable castles include Shuri Castle, the royal...
