It is now widely known that China has been focusing its attention on Okinawa, generating narratives about the island and its status. Among these narratives are the “Ryukyu Undetermined Status Theory.” ...

The Laws of the Royal Government and the Reality of the IslandsWhen considering crime during the Ryukyu Kingdom era, some ...

During his visit to China, Denny Tamaki, governor of Okinawa Prefecture of Japan, on Tuesday paid his respects at the site of Ryukyu Kingdom cemetery in Zhangjiawan township in Beijing's Tongzhou ...

Chinese academics are calling for new emphasis on Ryukyu, linking the ancient kingdom that is now Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa with China's national security. Observers say the push ...

When Chinese President Xi Jinping referred to Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa last month, he did more than highlight his country's historical ties with the region. Xi referred to the area ...

Okinawan Governor Denny Tamaki is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Monday, starting his visit to China, during which time he plans to go to the graveyard ruins of people from the Ryukyu Kingdom in ...

Visitors take photos on Friday of a replica of the edict that the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sent to the King of Ryukyu in 1629, which is on display at the Lushun Museum in Dalian, Liaoning province.

From the tropical breezes of their native island to the brights lights of New York City, two sisters will hit the stage at Carnegie Hall in June to showcase the “Ryukyu Buyou” Okinawan dance. Natsuko ...

Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu long-furred rat. These animals are hard to observe, but conservationists wish to ...