The History And Culture Of Okinawa
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The History And Culture Of Okinawa
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Author : Okinawa-ken Kyōiku Iinkai
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The History And Culture Of Okinawa written by Okinawa-ken Kyōiku Iinkai and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Okinawa-ken (Japan) categories.
Okinawa The History Of An Island People
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Author : George H. Kerr
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2011-10-11
Okinawa The History Of An Island People written by George H. Kerr and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-11 with History categories.
"The first full–length monograph on the history of the Ryukyu Islands in any Western language…a standard work."—Pacific Affairs Okinawa: The History of an Island People is the definitive book available in English on the history of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands, and an influential scholarly work in the field of Japanese studies. The histories of Japan, Okinawa and the entire Pacific region are crucially intertwined; therefore the review of this fascinating chain of islands is crucial to understanding all of East Asia. Few people can point to Okinawa on a map, yet this tiny island sitting between China and Japan is a hub for international affairs. The island was, and continues to be, one of the most crucial Asian nerve centers in all U.S. strategic defense. Ninety percent of all U.S. military forces in Japan are located on Okinawa, and more than 500,000 military personnel and their families have lived there. In Okinawa: The History of an Island People, noted Eastern affairs specialist George Kerr recounts the fascinating history of the island and its environs, from 1314 A.D. to the late twentieth century. First published in 1958, this edition features an introduction and appendix by Okinawa history scholar Mitsugu Sakihara, making this the most comprehensive resource on the intriguing island of Okinawa.
About Okinawa
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Author : Lucy C. Bond
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-08
About Okinawa written by Lucy C. Bond and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08 with categories.
Okinawa Japan
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Author : Hudson Benjamin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-10-14
Okinawa Japan written by Hudson Benjamin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-14 with Architecture categories.
Okinawa, Japan. The People, History, World War II, Culture and Tradition. Travel and Tourism. Before Okinawa, there was Ryukyu, an independent kingdom ruled by its kings, its people seafarers prospering through trade with China and other neighboring countries. In 1609, Ryukyu was invaded by Satsuma Han forces and incorporated into mainland Japan's Tokugawa Era "bakuhan" feudal regime. Okinawa prefecture was created in 1879 when Japan's new Meiji government abolished hans (feudal domains).During the Pacific War, the people of Okinawa were engulfed in the war's only land battle on Japanese territory. After the war, America retained control of Okinawa until 1972 when sovereignty reverted to Japan. Japan's only prefecture in the subtropical latitudes, Okinawa enjoys a mild climate all year round. With schools of brightly tropical fish, the coral reef seas support a rich profusion of life. In the forests of northern Okinawa island and Iriomote island, rare animals Yambaru Kuina (Okinawa Rail) and Iriomote Wildcat live, and they are known worldwide as rare and important creatures. Okinawa is one of most popular resorts in Japan and there are a great number of fine hotels. Okinawa is located at southernmost area in Japan and its north latitude is between 24 degrees and 28 degrees. Okinawa is the only region in Japan that belongs to the subtropical oceanic climate. Okinawa has interesting cultures, heritages, nature and delicious foods. The committee members believe that all participants will have excellent experiences in Okinawa, Japan.
Uchinanchu A History Of Okinawans In Hawaii
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Release Date : 1981
Uchinanchu A History Of Okinawans In Hawaii written by and has been published by University of Hawaii at Manoa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
History on Okinawan immigrants and their descendents in Hawaii.
Exploring Okinawa The History Culture And Lifestyle Of Japan S Southern Islands
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Author : 小林悠樹
language : ja
Publisher: ＩＢＣパブリッシング
Release Date : 2020-02-01
Exploring Okinawa The History Culture And Lifestyle Of Japan S Southern Islands written by 小林悠樹 and has been published by ＩＢＣパブリッシング this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-01 with Foreign Language Study categories.
英語の多読学習をサポートするラダーシリーズの、日本の魅力溢れる街を紹介する特別編「ご当地ラダー」第三弾！ 日本の南西、九州と台湾の間に位置する沖縄は、広い海に浮かぶ大小の島々から成り立っています。青く透んだ海に囲まれた美しい景観、島や地域によって異なる様々な文化、一年を通して温暖な気候など、魅力あふれる県です。 本書は、深い歴史と共に多様な文化が織りなす独自性を育んできた沖縄を、やさしい英語で解説しています。航空路線の拡充と共に、外国人観光客も年々増加している“Okinawa”を英語で伝えられるようになりましょう。 ※書籍版にある巻末のワードリストは電子版には付属しません。
Identity And Resistance In Okinawa
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Author : Matthew Allen
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2002
Identity And Resistance In Okinawa written by Matthew Allen and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with History categories.
Allen (Japanese history, U. of Auckland, New Zealand) describes and analyzes the complex questions of identity in Okinawa, with its separate culture and history from Japan, large American military presence, and religions connected with shamanism and agricultural rituals. Though written by a professor of history, the study is strongly interdisciplinary, employing fieldwork familiar to anthropology and models from psychology in its study of religion. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Islands Of Discontent
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Author : Laura Elizabeth Hein
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2003
Islands Of Discontent written by Laura Elizabeth Hein and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Exploring contemporary Okinawan culture, politics, and historical memory, this book argues that the long Japanese tradition of defining Okinawa as a subordinate and peripheral part of Japan means that all claims of Okinawan distinctiveness necessarily become part of the larger debate over contemporary identity. The contributors trace the renascence of the debate in the burst of cultural and political expression that has flowered in the past decade, with the rapid growth of local museums and memorials and the huge increase in popularity of distinctive Okinawan music and literature, as well as in political movements targeting both U.S. military bases and Japanese national policy on ecological, developmental, and equity grounds. A key strategy for claiming and shaping Okinawan identity is the mobilization of historical memory of the recent past, particularly of the violent subordination of Okinawan interests to those of the Japanese and American governments in war and occupation. Its intertwining themes of historical memory, nationality, ethnicity, and cultural conflict in contemporary society address central issues in anthropology, sociology, contemporary history, Asian Studies, international relations, cultural studies, and post-colonial studies. Contributions by: Matt Allen, Linda Isako Angst, Asato Eiko, Gerald Figal, Aaron Gerow, Laura Hein, Michael Molasky, Steve Rabson, James E. Roberson, Mark Selden, and Julia Yonetani.
Rethinking Postwar Okinawa
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Author : Pedro Iacobelli
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2017-11-22
Rethinking Postwar Okinawa written by Pedro Iacobelli and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-22 with History categories.
This collection provides a multidisciplinary study of postwar and contemporary Okinawa. The contributors analyze the unique social and cultural transformations that have occurred outside the context of American military control or US–Japan relations.
Okinawa A People And Their Gods
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Author : Robinson,
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2005-05-15
Okinawa A People And Their Gods written by Robinson, and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-05-15 with Religion categories.
Okinawa is a fascinating account of the most unusual religious practices of the Okinawan people. Subject throughout their long history to many foreign influences, the Okinawan people still retain to a remarkable degree a strong reverence for their prehistoric animistic beliefs. nevertheless, in accommodating themselves to the infiltration of Buddhist, Confucian, Shinto, and Christian influences they have been most receptive, with the result that what might seem confusing, illogical, and inconsistent to others, is quite compatible to them. This brief but authoritative account not only correlates present-day practices with their historical development, but also takes notice of current trends and likely future developments in Okinawa. The text is enhanced with sixteen significant photographs and with nine full-page maps to guide sightseers to Okinawa's most culturally significant places.