Okinawa Culture
Okinawa Culture
Thesis: This paper will examine two distinctive traits; resilience and discipline; and how it forged the culture of the Okinawa people.
I. History
A. The Ryukyu Kingdom occupied a distinct position to the south of Japan.
B. Sho Shoken was indeed an important figure to solidify the culture or Okinawa.
II. Battle of Okinawa
A. The Battle of Okinawa begins on April of 1945 testing the strength of the Okinawan people
B. After the war, Okinawa begins to integrate with the U.S. Military forces.
III. Beliefs
A. The religion of the Okinawa people consists of early Chinese and Japanese influences.
B. In ancestor worship, the core of this religious practice is the ancestral shrine.
IV. Culture
A. Customs
1. Okinawa’s customs have survived throughout the ages; including distinctive modernization.
B. Courtesy is one of the most prominent traits instilled within Okinawan culture.
B. Centenarians
1. Okinawa is home to the most documented centenarians in the world.
Conclusion: In closing, the Okinawa people have endured many hardships that would have crumbled their society as a whole. From the times of the Ryukyu Kingdom until the present time, Okinawa’s rich history consisted of facing adversity when uncertainty presented itself. Okinawa’s resilience to such adversity is a testament to their beliefs and customs they still hold today. The Battle of Okinawa literally destroyed the Island followed with its residents. As seen over time, the residents did not falter and maintained discipline by adhering to their beliefs and customs. The Okinawa Centenarians are also a clear indication of discipline when it comes to eating, exercising, and cultivating a positive attitude. In all, the resiliency displayed by the Okinawan culture is as strong today as it was in during the Ryukyu Kingdom dynasty.
Okinawa: A Legacy of Resilience and Discipline
Okinawa has a lasting history of resilience and discipline through its rich
Thesis: This paper will examine two distinctive traits; resilience and discipline; and how it forged the culture of the Okinawa people.
I. History
A. The Ryukyu Kingdom occupied a distinct position to the south of Japan.
B. Sho Shoken was indeed an important figure to solidify the culture or Okinawa.
II. Battle of Okinawa
A. The Battle of Okinawa begins on April of 1945 testing the strength of the Okinawan people
B. After the war, Okinawa begins to integrate with the U.S. Military forces.
III. Beliefs
A. The religion of the Okinawa people consists of early Chinese and Japanese influences.
B. In ancestor worship, the core of this religious practice is the ancestral shrine.
IV. Culture
A. Customs
1. Okinawa’s customs have survived throughout the ages; including distinctive modernization.
B. Courtesy is one of the most prominent traits instilled within Okinawan culture.
B. Centenarians
1. Okinawa is home to the most documented centenarians in the world.
Conclusion: In closing, the Okinawa people have endured many hardships that would have crumbled their society as a whole. From the times of the Ryukyu Kingdom until the present time, Okinawa’s rich history consisted of facing adversity when uncertainty presented itself. Okinawa’s resilience to such adversity is a testament to their beliefs and customs they still hold today. The Battle of Okinawa literally destroyed the Island followed with its residents. As seen over time, the residents did not falter and maintained discipline by adhering to their beliefs and customs. The Okinawa Centenarians are also a clear indication of discipline when it comes to eating, exercising, and cultivating a positive attitude. In all, the resiliency displayed by the Okinawan culture is as strong today as it was in during the Ryukyu Kingdom dynasty.
Okinawa: A Legacy of Resilience and Discipline
Okinawa has a lasting history of resilience and discipline through its rich