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Name: Invasion of Ryukyu

Type: Event

Start: 1609 AD

End: 1609 AD

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Was the Japanese invasion and occupation of the Ryukyu Islands.

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1. Tokuno Island

Was the Japanese invasion of the Ryukyu Island.

  • April 1609: The Japanese Satsuma fleet arrived at Akitoku (Tokuno Island).
  • April 1609: Three Japanese ships arrived at Akitoku, and were attacked at the water's edge by the Akitoku people. However, the troops quickly fought back and killed 20-30 people.

    • 2. Ryukyu Island

    Was the Japanese invasion of the Tokuno Island.

  • May 1609: The Satsuma ships entered Naha harbor, and immediately held peace talks at Oyamise.
  • April 1609: The Japanese arrived at Nakijin Castle, founding it deserted.

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