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William Adams on Okinawa (1614-15)

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Andreas Quast

The first Western eyewitness accounts of Okinawa originated from Richard Wickham and William Adams (1564–1620). Adams became famous as a counselor of Tokugawa Ieyasu, was promoted to samurai status by the Shōgun, and provided with an estate. His Japanese name … Continue reading →

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The Hiki, and Swords from Royal Possession

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Andreas Quast

The following article is based on a chapter first published in my work “Karate 1.0” (2013). The Hiki of Old Ryūkyū A term of interest frequently appears in historical sources of the Ryūkyū Kingdom. It is the term Hiki ヒキ（引）. … Continue reading →

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