TAKARA Kurayoshi

Born in 1947, in Izena-son, Okinawa. Honorary professor of Ryukyu University, specializing in Ryukyu history. Lieutenant governor at the era of Governor Masahiro Nakaima.

Gusuku

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

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Kyūyō

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

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Lequios

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

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Sai On

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

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Sappōshi

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

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Thirty-six Families of Kume

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

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Gusuku

Kyūyō

Lequios

Sai On

Sappōshi

Thirty-six Families of Kume