Ryukyu Islands - Wikipedia
网页The Ryukyu Islands [note 1] (琉球列島, Ryūkyū-rettō), also known as the Nansei Islands (南西諸島, Nansei-shotō, lit. "Southwest Islands") or the Ryukyu Arc ( 琉球弧 , Ryūkyū-ko ) , are a chain of Japanese islands that stretch southwest from Kyushu to Taiwan : the Ōsumi , Tokara , Amami , Okinawa , and Sakishima Islands ...
Ryukyu Islands | Japan, Map, History, World War II, & Location
网页4 天之前 · 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 boundary between the East …
Okinawa: The Unique Culture of the Ryūkyū Islands
网页2020年10月30日 · The cultural roots of contemporary Okinawa lie in the Ryūkyū Kingdom, which lasted for 450 years from 1429. This small island kingdom developed its own distinctive culture, bringing together ...
History of the Ryukyu Islands - Wikipedia
网页This article is about the history of the Ryukyu Islands southwest of the main islands of Japan.
The History of The Ryukyu Kingdom and Its Culture
网页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 – Hokuzan, Chuzan,...
Ryukyu Islands - Wikiwand
网页"Southwest Islands") or the Ryukyu Arc (琉球弧, Ryūkyū-ko), are a chain of Japanese islands that stretch southwest from Kyushu to Taiwan: the Ōsumi, Tokara, Amami, Okinawa, and Sakishima Islands (further divided into the Miyako and Yaeyama Islands), with Yonaguni the westernmost.
Okinawa’s Local Culture and Ryukyu Heritage
网页2022年3月4日 · Okinawa’s deep Ryukyu heritage has left many fascinating artifacts to be discovered and explored, while the archipelago’s enduring crafts and contemporary creators invite visitors to fully experience the sights and sounds, tastes and textures of the Okinawan islands’ past, present, and future.
Where Are The Ryukyu Islands? - WorldAtlas
网页2017年4月25日 · The Ryukyu Islands are a chain of islands (archipelago) in Japan that stretches for a distance of 1,100 kilometers southwestwards from the Japanese island of Kyushu towards northeastern Taiwan.
Discover the Ryukyu Archipelago: A Guide to Sustainable Tourism ...
网页2024年5月23日 · Visiting Ryukyu, you can explore hidden mangrove jungles, bathe in hot springs naturally heated by volcanic activity, and witness stunning panoramic views from various observation points scattered across the islands.
Okinawa - Ryukyu Kingdom’s Paradise Islands - Kanpai Japan
网页Japan definitely annexed the string of islands, formerly known as Ryukyu Islands and now constituting Okinawa Prefecture, at the end of the 19th century. Nowadays, it is one of the Japanese’s favorite summer vacation destination.