In English, the term Ryukyu may apply to the entire chain of islands, while in Japanese Ryukyu usually refers only to the islands that were previously part of the Ryūkyū Kingdom after 1624.

Ryukyu Islands, archipelago, extending some 700 miles (1,100 km) southwestward from the southern Japanese island of Kyushu to northeastern Taiwan. The archipelago defines the …

The Ryukyu Islands, located in the East China Sea, flourished for some 450-years as the semi-independent Ryukyu Kingdom.

Okinawa Prefecture – once called the Ryukyu Kingdom – has formed its own unique culture. Around the 14th century, the Ryukyu Kingdom was divided into three small principalities – …

The Ryukyu Kingdom, known for its warm, hospitable people, was a Chinese tributary and major trading hub for centuries, until annexed by Japan in the 1870s.

In Ryukyu there remain more than three hundred Gusuku sites and related assets, of which five Gusuku sites, two related monuments, and two cultural landscapes are included as …

Oct 13, 2025 · Join us as we explore some of the often overlooked pages of history – the story of the Okinawans and the Ryukyu Kingdom! The Ryukyu Archipelago is a chain of islands that …

Located to Japan’s extreme south, the Ryukyu Archipelago was the setting for the small but vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom that emerged 600 years ago.

Apr 13, 2025 · The Ryukyu Islands offer a one-of-a-kind blend of natural beauty, deep-rooted history, and cultural vibrancy. From their royal past to their peaceful beaches, these islands …

Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It developed from the indigenous martial arts of Ryukyu Islands (called te 手), literally "hand"; tii in Okinawan) under the influence of Chinese …