Category: The Ryukyu Kingdom

A type of textile typical to Okinawa. Tough, stiff, and … Continued

In the Beginning, there was a gusuku; like the one … Continued

Tatoo. Spelled “needle thrust” in Japanese, hajichi carves designs in … Continued

At the time of this writing (1998), it’ll be twenty … Continued

My father's home island is a small island called Geruma. … Continued

Kippan are sweets made from Okinawan citrus fruit specialties like … Continued

Kyūyō is the official history document compiled during the Ryukyu … Continued

People think of “Lequios” as the name of a weekly … Continued

Potato. In Okinawa, sweet potatoes are just called potatoes, nmu. … Continued

The expression “Ryukyu Disposition”' has two different senses. In a … Continued

(1682~1761) The most prominent statesman representing the early-modern Ryukyu Kingdom. … Continued

They say that long ago bandits and highwaymen began to … Continued

Sappōshi, sappūshi, sakuhōshi—which is correct? Any of them will do. … Continued

In 1609, the Ryukyu Kingdom was invaded by the Shimazu … Continued

The Senkaku Islands is a group of islands located north-northwest … Continued

As its name suggests, the castle is located in Shuri … Continued

The Thirty-six Families of Kume are the Chinese people, and … Continued