NAHA -- Two posthumous painted portraits of rulers of the Ryukyu Kingdom -- now Japan's Okinawa Prefecture ... including old maps, ogoe portraits and ceramics gad been located.

Okinawa is historically richer than its sun-kissed demeanour initially suggests. From the 15th to 19th Centuries, this southernmost prefecture of Japan formed most of the Ryukyu Kingdom ...

The designs of the shirts vary from traditional patterns, such as “ryukyu kasuri” (patterns based on diagrams from the Ryukyu Kingdom era ... Four people from Okinawa Prefecture arrived ...

Discover the stunning landscapes and rich heritage that make Okinawa a remarkable destination. Crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs create a paradise for snorkeling and diving, while ...

URASOE, Okinawa Prefecture--Vandals spray painted graffiti on a mausoleum for Ryukyu Kingdom royalty here, known as “Urasoe Yodore,” officials said. The mausoleum is located in the Urasoe ...

Okinawa Prefecture, previously the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, was annexed by Japan in ... that since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Chinese maps and documents have consistently included Diaoyu ...