The culture of Okinawa and the Ryukyus is different from that of mainland Japan. A long history as an independent kingdom, the influence of ancient China and more recently decades of American military presence have created a unique culture.
Two great web sites for Okinawa information are Ryukyu culture archives and Okinawa Prefecture’s education pages
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