Category Archives: History

I happened across the story of Takejiro Higa on the University of Hawaii web site. He was born in Hawaii of Okinawan ancestry, moved to Okinawa at 2 years of age and returned to Hawaii at 16. He witnessed the … Continue reading →

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.

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

Okinawa is the name for the island of Okinawa (Okinawa Shima) and the name of the 47th prefecture of Japan (Okinawa Ken) which includes not only the main island of Okinawa but also the southern islands of the Ryukyu archipelago. … Continue reading →