Japan: Descendant of Ryukyuan royalty demands return of ‘stolen’ bones
31 May 2021 |
4:17 pm
Advocates are calling for the repatriation of the bones of the royal family from the former Ryukyu Kingdom, now known as Okinawa. A case has been opened against Kyoto University, which is in possession of the remains.
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31 May 2021
Advocates are calling for the repatriation of the bones of the royal family from the former Ryukyu Kingdom, now known as Okinawa. A case has been opened against Kyoto University, which is in possession of the remains.
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