Okinawa was originally known as Ryukyu Kingdom which had a unique culture despite being influenced by both Japanese and Chinese culture. Ryukyu Mura is a is located in Central Okinawa and is a place where the traditions of Okinawa are preserved including various forms of Okinawan dance.
Former U.S. Marine and Art Director and contributing photographer to both Okinawa Living Magazine and Okinawa Outdoors Magazine as well as a contributor to Okinawa Guide and the Best of Okinawa Living book published by MCCS Okinawa. I lived 15-years in Okinawa Japan, 2-years in China and am currently a resident and photographer in Denver, Colorado.
John Russell Burgreen III
