Category: The Ryukyu Disposition ~ The Battle of Okinawa

It began on March 26th 1945, when the United States … Continued

The ample foam rising above the teacup, the savory fragrance … Continued

In 1995, 50 years after the end of the Battle … Continued

Mō (毛) means “wild field” in the Okinawan language. It … Continued

Tarama Island is located right in-between Miyako and Ishigaki Islands. … Continued

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

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

The eldest son of Jahana Katsutaro, Jahana Noboru was born … Continued

Upon arriving at Taketomi Island, the first greenery you’re likely … Continued

Latin Americans are known for their love of music and … Continued

Okinawa is the only prefecture in Japan without a railway. … Continued

Mass deaths that occurred on the violent battlefields during the … Continued

This is the story of when a certain minister of … Continued

Miruku is a god worshipped widely in Okinawa and has … Continued

A Russian scholar of Japan and the Orient (1892-1937). In … Continued

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

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

Shikina-en also known as Shichinanu udwun reduced to ashes in … Continued

Shishi-mai—the lion dance is a folk performing art traditionally handed … Continued

Some hot springs are called “Hell of XXX”.1 A heaven-like … Continued

Kikkoubaka, the turtleback tomb, was named after its exterior shape … Continued

In the summer, I like to go to outlying islands. … Continued

As the organized resistance by the Japanese military was about … Continued

If the Yūki-tsumugi is the acme of silk textile, then … Continued