Sefa Utaki is the Jerusalem or Vatican of the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879), where it all started. Located on Cape Chinen on the southern end of the main island of Okinawa, this is where the Ryukyu ...

That was even more so after the Meiji government (1868-1912) ended rule of the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879) and made it into the prefecture of Okinawa in 1879, as life was difficult for islanders at ...

They’re also host to one of the world’s rarest parasites, the endangered Ryukyu rabbit tick (Haemaphysalis pentalagi). The rabbit tick is unique to the island of Amamioshima, where it coevolved with ...

From the 15th to 19th Centuries, this southernmost prefecture of Japan formed most of the Ryukyu Kingdom, a thriving tributary state that flourished by building trade relations with neighbouring ...

Crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs create a paradise for snorkeling and diving, while historical sites like Shuri Castle showcase the legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Local cuisine offers ...

Less than 750 kilometres from Taiwan and home to nearly 30,000 US troops, the Japanese islands of Okinawa would play a pivotal role should Beijing order the invasion of Taiwan.

Okinawa Prefecture, previously the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, was annexed by Japan in 1879, and the Diaoyu Islands were not included in that annexation. "Japan calls these islands inherent territory, ...

Okinawa Prefecture, previously the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, was annexed by Japan in 1879, and the Diaoyu Islands were not included in that annexation. "Japan calls these islands inherent ...

Among the significant evidence being collected and documented are the Keris Lok 9 and the official records of the “Rekidai Hoan” from the Ryukyu Kingdom at the Okinawa Archaeology Centre in ...

But new research suggests the entire concept of Blue Zones is a myth. For a small but vocal group of mostly older activists, reclaiming Okinawa’s history as the Ryukyu Kingdom and pushing for ...