The Japan TimesAward-winning documentarian Jon Mitchell’s new book and the ongoing dialogue of scholars, advocates and artists are calling attention to Okinawa’s long history of geopolitical struggle. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/03/02/issues/okinawa-voices-international-scholars/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #issues #okinawa #militarybases #usbases #usjapanrelations #ryukyukingdom
The main hall of Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, which was destroyed in a fire in October 2019, has largely regained its iconic appearance after exterior reconstruction work came close to completion in July. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/31/japan/shuri-castle-reconstruction/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #okinawa #shuricastle #ryukyukingdom
AlexandraBefore I go back digging holes in the island tomorrow (in fact cleaning a castle wall this time, you can't always dig holes all over the place... 😁) , I translated my Oroku-baka tomb article for the english #Wikipedia :
Aharen Beach was named 13th best beach in the world. But will a tide of camera-toting tourists be able to see the bigger picture? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/06/23/travel/aharen-beach-okinawa-tourism-japan/ #life #travel #okinawa #beach #ryukyukingdom #tourism #tokashikiisland
Once thought lost forever, portraits of monarchs from the Ryukyu Kingdom have been discovered in the U.S. and sent back to Okinawa. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/japan/history/displaced-artifacts-returned-to-okinawa/ #japan #history #okinawa #wwii #ryukyukingdom #museums #painting #art #portraits #artifacts
World History EncyclopediaThe medieval Ryukyu castles on the island of Okinawa, Japan are impressive testimony to the kingdom's power and wealth from the 12th to 16th century CE. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1399/the-ryukyu-castles-of-okinawa/ #History #AncientJapan #MedievalCastle #RyukyuKingdom
Michael LyonTraditional Okinawan Dancing. #okinawa #japan #traditional #traditionalclothing #dance #ryukyuislands #ryukyukingdom #photography #okinawa_photo_community #nikon #nikond7200 #kokusai_street #kokusaidori #beokinawa #travelokinawa #lostinoki #okilife
New Year's event at Shuri Castle. A historical re-enactment of the Ryukyu Kingdom's traditions. Photos taken at the 2018 event the year before the castle burned down in the tragic fire. #newyear2018 #okinawa #shuricastle #ryukyukingdom #japan #photography #traditional #traditionalclothing #okinawa_photo_community #nikon #nikond7200 #event_photography
The medieval Ryukyu castles on the island of Okinawa, Japan are impressive testimony to the kingdom's power and wealth from the 12th to 16th century CE. Notable castles include Shuri Castle, the royal residence, and four excellent examples of medieval fortresses built in the Okinawa style: Nakijin, Zakimi, Katsuren, and Nakagusuku. Another star attraction is the religious shrine at Seifa Utaki ...https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1399/the-ryukyu-castles-of-okinawa/ #AncientJapan #MedievalCastle #RyukyuKingdom