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.

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.

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 …

Apr 13, 2025 · The Ryukyu Islands (琉球諸島, Ryūkyū-shotō) are a stunning chain of over 150 subtropical islands stretching from the southwestern tip of Kyushu to Taiwan. These islands …

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 – …

Jul 22, 2024 · The Ryukyu Islands are a chain of islands that extends between Kyushu, the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan, and Taiwan, marking the border between the …

Despite their fame for beautiful beaches and a subtropical climate, the spiritual and cultural identity of the Ryukyu Kingdom persists in the lives and traditions of the islanders. The Ryukyu …

The Ryukyu Kingdom[a] was a kingdom in the Ryukyu Islands from 1429 to 1872. It was ruled as a tributary state of the Ming dynasty by the Ryukyuan monarchy, who unified Okinawa Island …