The ancestors of Japanese who settled in the Ryukyu Islands about 30,000 years ago were likely “explorers” from Taiwan who had a clear destination in mind, a group of researchers said.

URASOE, Okinawa Prefecture--Vandals spray painted graffiti on a mausoleum for Ryukyu Kingdom royalty here, known as “Urasoe Yodore,” officials said. The mausoleum is located in the Urasoe ...

This edition of the Music Round the World series showcases a variety of songs, dances, and ceremonies from Japan, Ryukyu, Taiwan (formally known as Formosa), China and Korea. This edition includes the ...