Monthly Archives: June 2007

History content from Byron Jones

Posted on June 29, 2007 by artbobo

Byron Jones has been adding articles to the Research/History section of this web site including articles on Seefa Utaki, Ryukyuan Creation legends, and various Okinawan kings.

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Okinawa History/World Heritage Series d – Satto and Bunei

Posted on June 19, 2007 by shohashi

Kings Satto and Bunei Satto, at age 29 in 1350, accepted the will of the people, and became king. In 1372, King Satto sent his brother Taiki to China, beginning a lucrative tributary relationship with the Ming emperor.

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Okinawa History/World Heritage Series c – Kings TG and Nishii

Posted on June 19, 2007 by shohashi

King Tamagusuku and King Nishii During King Tamagusuku`s reign, things turned for the worse in the Ryukyu Kingdom. History recalls that he was a tyrant, often refusing to even meet with the advisors on his court in addition to being … Continue reading →

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Okinawa History/World Heritage Series b – Shunten-Eiso

Posted on June 19, 2007 by shohashi

Shunten through Eiso The Shunten line only lasted 73 years, passing through his son Shunbajunki, and grandson Gihon. Although Shunten`s line was short, it marked a significant role in the self identity of the Ryukyu people and relations with the … Continue reading →

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Okinawa History/World Heritage Series a – Creation

Posted on June 19, 2007 by shohashi

In the Beginning (Creation) There were a female goddess named, Amamikyu, and a male god named, Shinerikyu, whom came down from heaven

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Okinawa History/World Heritage Series ` – Seefa Utaki

Posted on June 19, 2007 by shohashi

Seefa Utaki Chinen Village, Shimajiri District The significance of Seefa Utaki in Ryukyuan history has mostly to do with migration to Okinawa Main Island and the reverence there in. There are two dominate migration theories of the origins of the … Continue reading →

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Profiles of Ryukyuan Music l – Seiki Yamauchi

Posted on June 19, 2007 by shohashi

Yamauchi Seiki　(1842-1916) 　Seiki Yamauchi was born July 20th, 1842. He was a senior and high level student of Ansho Nomura. Master Yamauchi participated in the editing of the Kantei KunKunShi (also known as Nomura Ryu KunKunShi).

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Profiles of Ryukyuan Music j – Seizui Isagawa

Posted on June 6, 2007 by shohashi

Profiles of Giants of the Ryukyuan Music Performing Arts ⑪ Seizui Isagawa (1872-1937) Master Teacher of Nomura Ryu (Style) and editor of Nomura Ryu KunKunShi (uta-sanshin) Born Febrary 28th, 1872, in Kume, Naha City. At age 36, he entered Master … Continue reading →

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Profiles of Ryukyuan Music i – Ryoshin Kuwae

Posted on June 6, 2007 by shohashi

Profiles of Giants of the Ryukyuan Music Performing Arts ⑩ Ryoshin Kuwae (1831-1914) Master Teacher of Nomura Ryu(Style) (uta-sanshin) Born December 12th, 1831. He was a student of Ansho Nomura. In 1866, he participated in the last sapposhi、on May 4th, … Continue reading →

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New Okinawa Links

Posted on June 4, 2007 by artbobo

Recent additions to our link sections Chris Wilson http://www.travel67.com I am a photographer and travel writer based in Okinawa. Chuck Freedman http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/album90?page=1 http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/album94?page=1 Pictures of kayaking on Okinawa Alberto-San Maldonado http://www.myspace.com/okinaha07 Greetings from Kuwait, My hometown is San Diego, California … Continue reading →

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