RMBNHHHC–Japan Shuri Castle Shuri Naha city Okinawa Prefecture UNESCO World heritage site Asia Castle Exterior Gusuku Kingdom Main Hall
RMKDYF3Y–View of scenic Kabira bay and its crystal clear waters, Ishigaki-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RMW4MN55–Lilium longiflorum / Easter Lily a white lily blooming in Okinawa, Japan
RM2T5PGEB–Ryukyu tiny violet (Viola yedoensis var. pseudo-japonica) photographed at Amami Oshima Island (Ryukyu Islands), Japan.
RFT60227–A picture showing the plant of Sago Cycad or Cycas Revoluta is known as the palm king sago, but it is not a palm, vintage line drawing or engraving il
RM2A2N6DC–Muraena polyzona, Print, The barred moray (Echidna polyzona), also known as the banded moray, the dark-banded eel, the girdled moray, the girdled reef eel, the many banded moray eel, the ringed moray, the ringed reef moray, the striped moray and the zebra eel, ) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae. It was described by John Richardson in 1845, originally under the genus Muraena. It is a marine, tropical eel which is known from the Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, the Hawaiian Islands, the Marquesan Islands, the Tuamoto Islands, the Ryukyu Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef
RF2RMYRJ8–Kerama Islands, National Park, Okinawa, Japan - Blue Zones
RM2TE0R82–Doos, anonymous, c. 1775 - c. 1800 Lacquer box with a representation of Daruma on the top, sailing on its reeds. Reddish -brown lacquer inlaid with mother -of -pearl. Possibly from the Ryukyu Islands. Japan wood (plant material). lacquer (coating). mother of pearl Lacquer box with a representation of Daruma on the top, sailing on its reeds. Reddish -brown lacquer inlaid with mother -of -pearl. Possibly from the Ryukyu Islands. Japan wood (plant material). lacquer (coating). mother of pearl
RM2JJY6BX–Medical Attention For Japanese Child: Medical ***** of Tenth Army work on the toe of a small Japanese boy who was injured ***** during the American invasion of the Japanese Ryukyu island of Okinawa. American force invaded the island April 1. ***** : Japanese boy on Ryukyu Island has an injured ***** treated by kindly US Army Medical Corps men. The boy had been hurt during the American invasion. April 24, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
RMKB132B–Water buffalo cart tour, Yaeyama Islands, Taketomi island, Japan
RM2B030KM–The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg, was a series of battles fought in the Ryukyu Islands, centered on the island of Okinawa, and included the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War.The 82-day-long battle lasted from 1 April until 22 June 1945. The Battle of Okinawa was remarkable for the ferocity of the fighting, the intensity of kamikaze attacks from the Japanese defenders, and the great number of Allied ships and armored vehicles that assaulted the island. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific.
RMHNC2BN–Longhorn boxfish (Lactoria cornuta), also known as the horned boxfish.
RMCW9K45–Nishihama Beach on Hateruma Island, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa, Japan
RM2AH6E3A–Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. 1st Nov, 2006. Ferries docked in the busy Port of Naha, Okinawa. Capital of Okinawa Prefecture, the island group south of mainland Japan, Naha is the political and economic center of Okinawa, dominated by tourism, retail and service industries Credit: Arnold Drapkin/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMRAAAT9–Fisherman fishing in crystal clear waters of Yonehara beach, Ishigaki-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RME1CTEY–Wounded Marine is removed from a tank that carried him from the front lines on Okinawa. Fierce Japanese resistance made it
RM2A52P03–Tiered Food Box with Stand, late 18th Century.
RFC5N0PA–Taiko Drums
RFRT3H8W–Japan, Okinawa, Overview over the beach of the sacred site Sefa Utaki
RMBNHHH0–Japan Shuri Castle Shuri Naha city Okinawa Prefecture UNESCO World heritage site Asia Castle Exterior Gusuku Kingdom Main Hall
RMKDYF3T–View of scenic Kabira bay and its crystal clear waters, Ishigaki-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RMW4MN93–Lilium longiflorum / Easter Lily a white lily blooming in Okinawa, Japan
RM2T5PGEF–Ryukyu tiny violet (Viola yedoensis var. pseudo-japonica) photographed at Amami Oshima Island (Ryukyu Islands), Japan.
RFPCD5X4–Dry, cracked soil; Okinawa, Japan
RMKC67D7–Bingata Panel with Tree Peonies, Mrs. Teruyo Shinohara and her pupils, 20th century
RF2RMYRD3–Kerama Islands, National Park, Okinawa, Japan - Blue Zones
RM2M5WT3C–U.S. North Pacific Surveying Expedition ... Amakirima Group with part of Loo-Choo by the Vincennes, John Hancock and Fenimore Cooper, 1855. Relief shown by shading and soundings. Insets: 3 coastal views. Projected by E. R. Knorr. Views by Edwd. M. Kern. Reduced by Louis Waldecker. Model and engraving by Frhr. F. W. von Egloffstein. Corrected March 1873. Number 67 in charts from U.S. Navy expeditions to the Pacific, 1838-59.... , Japan , Ryukyu Islands ,area
RM2JJY6F7–Ie Island Bombed And Strafed: Buildings, defense installations and planes in flames as a result of bombings and strafing by carrier based planes of the Third Pacific Fleet under Admiral William F. Halsay, Jr., USN, which struck Ie Island on 9 October 1944. (WLT). Ie Island is just west of Okinawa Island in the Ryukyu Group some 850 miles from Tokyo. October 17, 1944. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).
RMKB13GF–Empty sukuji beach during summertime, Yaeyama Islands, Ishigaki, Japan
RM2B030TX–The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg, was a series of battles fought in the Ryukyu Islands, centered on the island of Okinawa, and included the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War.The 82-day-long battle lasted from 1 April until 22 June 1945. The Battle of Okinawa was remarkable for the ferocity of the fighting, the intensity of kamikaze attacks from the Japanese defenders, and the great number of Allied ships and armored vehicles that assaulted the island. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific.
RMH8K7J2–Pearlscale butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus), also known as the Philippines chevron butterflyfish.
RMEG4MHT–Japan Coast Guard ship 'Ryukyu' anchored at Naha Cargo Port in Okinawa, Japan
RM2AH6E5W–Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. 1st Nov, 2006. The city of Naha seen over the walls of historic Shuri Castle. Capital of Okinawa Prefecture, the island group south of mainland Japan, Naha is the political and economic center of Okinawa, dominated by tourism, retail and service industries. Credit: Arnold Drapkin/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMRAABF5–Nishi Pier over the sandy beach and crystal clear blue waters of Taketomi-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RME1CTER–Shadows of 6th Division Marines on a battle-wrecked tank on Okinawa. The soldiers are advancing to mop up operations in the
RMARNHWB–Japanese Easter Lily flower
RMAETA68–Okinawan craftswoman colouring a bingata wax resist dyed textile
RFRT1WD2–Japan, Okinawa, Shikina-en Garden
RMBNHHJE–Japan Shikinaen Shuri Naha city Okinawa Prefecture UNESCO World heritage site Asia Garden Indoor Inside Interior Kingdom Nansei
RMKDYF5E–View of scenic Kabira bay and its crystal clear waters, Ishigaki-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RMW4MN9H–Lilium longiflorum / Easter Lily a white lily blooming in Okinawa, Japan
RM2NGWY9W–Ryukyu brown frog (Rana kobai) from Amami Oshima, southern Japan.
RFPG7HGW–Sea, sky and clouds at the coast of Toya, Yomitan, Okinawa, Japan
RMKC67DC–Bingata Panel with Tree Peonies and Peacocks, Mrs. Teruyo Shinohara and her pupils, 20th century
RF2RMYRHN–Kerama Islands, National Park, Okinawa, Japan - Blue Zones
RM2HJ20F7–The Sacred Spring at Jōgaku (Jōgaku reisen), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei) ca. 1832 Katsushika Hokusai Japanese Hokusai's prints of the Ryūkyū were probably made to commemorate the Ryūkyū mission's arrival at Edo in November 1832. Although the original gazetteer that inspired Hokusai was in black and white, his series is in exquisite color. We can see not only his use of color to heighten the exotic ambiance of the Ryūkyū Islands, but also his imaginative power to make alien islands familiar in the guise of Eight Views. The artist carefully selected represen
RM2JJY699–Okinawa City of Naha Lies In Ruins: Okinawa's city of Haha, largest city (pop, 65,000) in the entire Ryukyu Island chain of which Okinawa isapart and capital of the prefectural government, lies in ruins, the result of continuous air attacks as U.S. Tenth Army troops advance toward the city against still Japanese resistance. American troops have already taken part of the island stronghold including enemy airfields which are serving as bases for U.S. Airforce planes. This airview was taken on April 29th. 179. May 23, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).
RMKB1393–Huge rock in front of sunset beach, Yaeyama Islands, Ishigaki, Japan
RM2B030K8–The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg, was a series of battles fought in the Ryukyu Islands, centered on the island of Okinawa, and included the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War.The 82-day-long battle lasted from 1 April until 22 June 1945. The Battle of Okinawa was remarkable for the ferocity of the fighting, the intensity of kamikaze attacks from the Japanese defenders, and the great number of Allied ships and armored vehicles that assaulted the island. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific.
RMH8K7J4–Pearlscale butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus), also known as the Philippines chevron butterflyfish.
RMCW9K35–The turquoise water of Nishihama Beach, Hateruma Island, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa, Japan
RM2AH6E6M–Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. 1st Nov, 2006. Ferries docked in the busy Port of Naha, Okinawa. Capital of Okinawa Prefecture, the island group south of mainland Japan, Naha is the political and economic center of Okinawa, dominated by tourism, retail and service industries Credit: Arnold Drapkin/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMRAABEK–Nishi Pier over the sandy beach and crystal clear blue waters of Taketomi-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RME1CTEA–Marines leave their landing craft to wade over a coral reef to the Okinawa beach. The Japanese did not oppose the invasion, but
RF2HND4K1–Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Tray With Mother of Pearl Inlaid Quails and Millet Decoration. Edo Period
RMCW0JT2–Performers during an 'eisa' festival walk to the next performance location.
RFRT5H15–Japan, Okinawa, Shikina-en Garden
RMBNHHJB–Japan Shikinaen Garden Shuri Naha city Okinawa Prefecture UNESCO World heritage site Asia Exterior Garden Kingdom Nansei
RMKDYF3E–View of scenic Kabira bay and its crystal clear waters, Ishigaki-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RMH9TD5Y–Guinness World Record for number of people performing a karate kata on Kokusai Street, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan.
RM2NGWY9R–Ryukyu brown frog (Rana kobai) from Amami Oshima, southern Japan.
RMPBT33F–Discarded manga; Okinawa, Japan
RMKC6W4C–Bingata Panel with Hō-ō Birds and Flowers, 18th century
RF2RMYRHJ–Kerama Islands, National Park, Okinawa, Japan - Blue Zones
RM2HJ0RE5–Sound of the Lake at Rinkai (Rinkai kosei), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei) ca. 1832 Katsushika Hokusai Japanese Hokusai's prints of the Ryūkyū were probably made to commemorate the Ryūkyū mission's arrival at Edo in November 1832. Although the original gazetteer that inspired Hokusai was in black and white, his series is in exquisite color. We can see not only his use of color to heighten the exotic ambiance of the Ryūkyū Islands, but also his imaginative power to make alien islands familiar in the guise of Eight Views. The artist carefully selected represent
RM2JJY69F–t submarine and torpedo boat base in a sheltered cave on Okinawa during preinvasion bombing of the island in the Ryukyu group. U.S. Navy planes pounded Okinawa for nine consecutive days before American forces landed on March 31, 1945. A day later the U.S. troops had cut the island in two, Okinawa, the largest Island in the Ryukyu (Loochoo) chain is north of Formosa and 362 miles (579 km.) south of the Japanese homeland. Capture of Okinawa will make possible a great intensification of air and sea assaults on Japanese home bases. April 27, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).
RMKAXR67–Kimono hung in a weaving workshop, Yaeyama Islands, Taketomi island, Japan
RM2B030KH–The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg, was a series of battles fought in the Ryukyu Islands, centered on the island of Okinawa, and included the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War.The 82-day-long battle lasted from 1 April until 22 June 1945. The Battle of Okinawa was remarkable for the ferocity of the fighting, the intensity of kamikaze attacks from the Japanese defenders, and the great number of Allied ships and armored vehicles that assaulted the island. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific.
RMH8K7J3–Pearlscale butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus), also known as the Philippines chevron butterflyfish.
RMC2A4YF–Local shrine made of coral with coins as offering next to Kuburabari on Yonaguni Island, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa, Japan
RM2AH6E60–Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. 1st Nov, 2006. Ferries docked in the busy Port of Naha, Okinawa. Capital of Okinawa Prefecture, the island group south of mainland Japan, Naha is the political and economic center of Okinawa, dominated by tourism, retail and service industries Credit: Arnold Drapkin/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMRAAAXK–Nishi Pier over the sandy beach and crystal clear blue waters of Taketomi-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RME1CTEF–U.S. Marine firing a bazooka at Japanese held ridge on Okinawa, May 4, 1945. The action took place two miles north of Naha, the
RF2HND4GK–Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Tray With Mother of Pearl Inlaid Quails and Millet Decoration. Edo Period
RMCW0JR2–An 'eisa' dance performer walks down the street towards the next location to perform.
RFKNFAH0–an extreme close up of a back lit easter lily making pedals appear almost transparent with a green glow.
RMBNHHHW–Japan Nakagusuku Castle Nakagusuku Nakagami District Okinawa Prefecture UNESCO World heritage site Asia Castle Exterior
RMKDYF49–View of scenic Kabira bay and its crystal clear waters, Ishigaki-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RMH9TDJT–Guinness World Record for number of people performing a karate kata on Kokusai Street, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan.
RM2NGWY4W–Ryukyu brown frog (Rana kobai) from Amami Oshima, southern Japan.
RFPG6TF4–Coast and sea; Uza, Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RMKC67DD–Bingata Panel with Chrysanthemums and Snow Circles, Mrs. Teruyo Shinohara and her pupils, 20th century
RF2RMYRDH–Kerama Islands, National Park, Okinawa, Japan - Blue Zones
RM2HH834T–Pines and Waves at Ryūtō (Ryūtō shōtō), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei) ca. 1832 Katsushika Hokusai Japanese Hokusai's prints of the Ryūkyū were probably made to commemorate the Ryūkyū mission's arrival at Edo in November 1832. Although the original gazetteer that inspired Hokusai was in black and white, his series is in exquisite color. We can see not only his use of color to heighten the exotic ambiance of the Ryūkyū Islands, but also his imaginative power to make alien islands familiar in the guise of Eight Views. The artist carefully selected representativ
RF2HHKY7H–Cycas revoluta, sago palm, king sago, sago cycad or Japanese sago palm in a large pot
RMKB132X–Public address system in the center of the, Yaeyama Islands, Taketomi island, Japan
RM2B030KJ–The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg, was a series of battles fought in the Ryukyu Islands, centered on the island of Okinawa, and included the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War.The 82-day-long battle lasted from 1 April until 22 June 1945. The Battle of Okinawa was remarkable for the ferocity of the fighting, the intensity of kamikaze attacks from the Japanese defenders, and the great number of Allied ships and armored vehicles that assaulted the island. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific.
RMH8K7J6–Pearlscale butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus), also known as the Philippines chevron butterflyfish.
RMC2A4WR–Wild Yonaguni Horses on Cape Agarizaki, Yonaguni Island, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa, Japan
RM2AH6E51–Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. 1st Nov, 2006. The city of Naha seen over the walls of historic Shuri Castle. Capital of Okinawa Prefecture, the island group south of mainland Japan, Naha is the political and economic center of Okinawa, dominated by tourism, retail and service industries. Credit: Arnold Drapkin/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMRAABD7–Nishi Pier over the sandy beach and crystal clear blue waters of Taketomi-jima, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RME1CTED–Soldiers of the 29th Marines on a Sherman tank on the first day of the invasion of Okinawa. April 1, 1945. They are advancing
RF2HND4JP–Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Tray With Mother of Pearl Inlaid Quails and Millet Decoration. Edo Period
RFCT7DCN–Pink lotus as seen at a local pond in Okinawa, Japan