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The '''Ryukyuans''' are an ancient ethnic group indigenous to the [[Okinawan islands]]. Linguistically close to [[Japanese language|Japanese]], the [[Ryukyu language]]s constitute one of the two branches of the Japanese linguistic family. The [[Ryukyu Kingdom]] was from the 12th century until the 19th century [[Meiji period]], a vassel of the [[China|Chinese]] emperors (which remained only in name after the 17th century invasion and subjugation by the [[Satsuma Daimyos]] of Kyushu). |
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Although in early modern times the Ryukyans experienced national awakening, Okinawa became more an more integrated into the society of the Japanese mainland. However, much of the distinctive elements of the Ryukyans linger. |
Although in early modern times the Ryukyans experienced national awakening, Okinawa became more an more integrated into the society of the Japanese mainland. However, much of the distinctive elements of the Ryukyans linger. |
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Revision as of 05:43, 3 August 2003
The Ryukyuans are an ancient ethnic group indigenous to the Okinawan islands. Linguistically close to Japanese, the Ryukyu languages constitute one of the two branches of the Japanese linguistic family. The Ryukyu Kingdom was from the 12th century until the 19th century Meiji period, a vassel of the Chinese emperors (which remained only in name after the 17th century invasion and subjugation by the Satsuma Daimyos of Kyushu). Although in early modern times the Ryukyans experienced national awakening, Okinawa became more an more integrated into the society of the Japanese mainland. However, much of the distinctive elements of the Ryukyans linger.