The Ryukyu Islands, located between Kyushu and Taiwan, are an island area with a subtropical marine climate made up of islands of varying sizes and features.

Its average annual temperature is around 23°C, seldom falling below 10°C even in the winter. It faces the Pacific Ocean to the east and the East China Sea to the west. There are strong southeast winds in the summer and northeast winds in the winter. The region is frequently impacted by typhoons in the summer and fall.

In Ryukyus/Okinawa, agriculture was the backbone of industry when it came to food security, despite unfavorable agricultural conditions brought on by poor soil and crop damage from typhoons and droughts.

The people labored hard and survived on food in the event of a famine although the weather was hot and humid. Livestock such as cattle, horses, pigs, goats, and chickens were raised; in particular, pigs, kept on private property, were taken care of carefully so that one could be kept for the New Year's celebration and the other for sale.

The transparent seawater within the coral reefs gives the surrounding ocean emerald colors; however, this extreme transparency indicates that the ocean's water lacks nutrients. There are many different varieties of fish, but they are not generally caught in large quantities. Historically, people attempted to become self-sufficient by fishing using wooden canoes known as Sabani.

The Ryukyu Kingdom existed as an autonomous nation from the 14th to the 19th century, prospering via trade with China and Southeast Asian countries. Therefore, unique languages and traditions were developed, and distinctive local goods like as traditional sake-Awamori, Bingata dyeing, Tsuboya ceramics, and Ryukyu lacquerware, as well as songs and dances, have been passed down to this day.

Clear blue sky, vibrant tropical fish thriving on coral reefs, and subtropical flora that lend color to the surrounding greenery, all contribute to the beauty of our islands.
Throughout its long history, the people who live here have faced a variety of challenges but continued to thrive happily and strongly.