The Genealogy of the "Yaeyama United States"

The history of the formation of the "Yaeyama United States" traced through the history of immigration

Since the early modern period, Yaeyama has formed a unique society, also known as the "United States," through forced relocations and the settlement of pioneer immigrants. This book comprehensively examines the history of this immigration.

Takeshi Miki

Born in Ishigakijima, Okinawa in 1940. After graduating from Yaeyama High School and Meiji University's School of Political Science and Economics, he joined the Ryukyu Shimpo newspaper in 1965 (Tokyo branch news department reporter). He served as head of the Political and Economic Department of the editorial department and then as director and editor-in-chief, and is currently a managing director. His main works include "Outline of the Iriomote Coal Mine," "Modern Yaeyama People's History," "People Researching Yaeyama," "Resort Development," and "Okinawa Travelogue."

Author: Ken Miki Specifications: B6 size, soft cover, 322 pages Publisher: Nanzansha