Polity Ryukyu Kingdom (Japan)

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The Ryukyu Kingdom became a vassal state of Japan after the invasion of Ryukyu in 1609 but retained de jure independence until it was transformed into the Ryukyu Domain by the Empire of Japan in 1872.

Establishment

  • April 1609: Three Japanese ships arrived at Akitoku, and were attacked at the water's edge by the Akitoku people. However, the troops quickly fought back and killed 20-30 people.
  • April 1609: The Japanese Satsuma fleet arrived at Akitoku (Tokuno Island).
  • April 1609: The Japanese arrived at Nakijin Castle, founding it deserted.
  • May 1609: The Satsuma ships entered Naha harbor, and immediately held peace talks at Oyamise.

Chronology

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1. Invasion of Ryukyu

Was the Japanese invasion and occupation of the Ryukyu Islands.

1.1. Tokuno Island

Was the Japanese invasion of the Ryukyu Island.

  • April 1609: Three Japanese ships arrived at Akitoku, and were attacked at the water's edge by the Akitoku people. However, the troops quickly fought back and killed 20-30 people.
  • April 1609: The Japanese Satsuma fleet arrived at Akitoku (Tokuno Island).

1.2. Ryukyu Island

Was the Japanese invasion of the Tokuno Island.

  • April 1609: The Japanese arrived at Nakijin Castle, founding it deserted.
  • May 1609: The Satsuma ships entered Naha harbor, and immediately held peace talks at Oyamise.

Disestablishment

  • January 1873: In 1872, Emperor Meiji unilaterally declared the Ryukyu Kingdom annexed to Japan.