The Ryukyuan are the indigenous peoples of Japan’s Ryukyu Islands. Traditionally, the people have a very tightly-knit family life and enjoy close personal friendships. They see themselves as bound together by their home island and, especially among older people, will always consider themselves from Ryukyuan first and Japan second. They are among the longest-lived people in the world.
The Ryukuyan are known as a peaceful people and have always considered the arts and music as more honorable than combat skills. Their identity with the Ryukyu Islands will become weaker as time goes on. In the United States, they must deal with a much more foreign culture than what they found in Japan.
Native Uchina religion places strong emphasis upon the role of the women in the community, with women holding positions as shamans and guardians of the home. Most of the younger generation are not serious adherents of this religion anymore, but many older people try to teach about the old ways, including dances and the language.
The Ryukuyan people in the United States need to find their way to the cross and the empty grave.
A small number of the Ryukyuan people identify themselves as Christians. Pray they will be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. Pray for the people on the Ruykyuan islands to become aware of their need for forgiveness of sin, and that forgiveness has been provided through faith in the work of Christ on the cross. Pray for Christ followers in the United States to introduce these people to the King of kings and disciple them in his ways.
Scripture Prayers for the Okinawan, Ryukyuan in United States.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Okinawan, Ryukyuan |
People Name in Country | Okinawan, Ryukyuan |
Natural Name | Ryukyuan |
Pronunciation |
ree-YOO-kyoo-un
|
Alternate Names | Okinawan; Ryukyuan |
Population this Country | 4,500 |
Population all Countries | 1,160,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 11136 |
ROP3 Code | 101932 |
ROP25 Code | 306294 |
ROP25 Name | Okinawan |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
28.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.20 %) |
2.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
70.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Okinawan, Central (4,500 speakers) |
Language Code | ryu Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Okinawan, Central (4,500 speakers) |
Language Code | ryu Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Okinawan, Central |
Primary Language: Okinawan, Central
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1855-1858) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film | Jesus Film Project |
Photo Source | Matt Watts - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |