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.

A new Japanese regiment equipped with advanced anti-ship missiles was established in the strategically vital Ryukyu island chain last month The official PLA Daily newspaper criticised the moving ...

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 ...