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Island Societies and Maritime Networks between Ryukyu and Japan: The Amami Islands, 1609-1878
Burns Park
Explore the Amami Islands' fascinating history as a border zone between Japan and Ryukyu. Dr. Thomas Monaghan reveals how Satsuma domain transformed these islands into sugar-producing colonies, reshaping regional trade networks.
Historical lecture
Japanese studies
Maritime networks
Free event
Island Societies and Maritime Networks between Ryukyu and Japan: The Amami Islands, 1609-1878
Burns Park










Explore the Amami Islands' fascinating history as a border zone between Japan and Ryukyu. Dr. Thomas Monaghan reveals how Satsuma domain transformed these islands into sugar-producing colonies, reshaping regional trade networks.
Historical lecture
Japanese studies
Maritime networks
Free event
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