The Ryūkyū - The Unrecognised Indigenous of Japan

Japan is often perceived as a cohesive ethnic country, in which its predominant ethnic group is the Yamato or Wajin. The term Yamato marks social and cultural differences from other ethnic groups; and the concept of “pure blood” as criteria for the uniqueness of the Yamato, would begin to spread in Japan around 1880 in which was initially used to justify the conquest of Asia.
We’ve spoke of the Ainu on my previous video - which you can find linked in the description - and today we look at those still fighting to be recognised as an indigenous group, the Okinawans/Ryūkyū.
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[@arzog6446]

Great video!
I had no idea the US was there for that long . Also the Shamisen is such a cool instrument so it's cool to know where it came from :)

[@TheDiplomaticAdvocate]

Thank you! So glad you've enjoyed it

[@anagouveia1270]

Excelent documentary,i didn't know this indigenous group. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@TheDiplomaticAdvocate]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it😁

[@Alien-oi7zm]

I've only heard about them in a old documentary and this anime called Golden kamuy. It's pretty interesting stuff

[@TheDiplomaticAdvocate]

Glad you've enjoyed it!

[@tobiisiba1641]

Are the native to their island or main land Japan.

[@elibunches6044]

Darn can't even be in a place for 3000 years and be called native 😂 y'all need to calm down.