Digital Museum for Endangered Languages and Cultures The Ryukyu Archipelago: Nishihara, Miyako Islands

デジタル博物館「ことばと文化- 琉球列島」宮古諸島 西原地区

History of Nishihara

Nishihara is formed by people who migrated from Ikema by the decree from the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1873. Here you can learn the history of the village since the migration.

Watch Nishihara Muradate (under construction), a vernacular musical performed in commemoration for the 45th anniversary of Midorikai (senior members club at Nishihara), which depicts the history of Niashihara village.

Choronological Table

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