Izenajima, Okinawa: A Quiet Island Where the Spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom Still Lives

Far out in the blue seas of southwest Japan lie a chain of verdant islands. Among them, Okinawa stands out with a culture refreshingly unique next to mainland Japan’s. Once a busy “maritime crossroads” connecting China, Southeast Asia, and Japan via culture and trade, Okinawa welcomed many influences and established a unique culture of its … [Read more…]


