The Repulic of Ryukyu

[2nerdy4u 1]

awesome city. nice palace. looking forward to more

[gabry85 2]

Nice! I love the imperial palace. And you did a great work with the oldtown.

Keep it up!

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Nice updates. You have a good look to your towns. True, it is more built up than Okinawa, but it still has some areas which look similar. I like the palace.

[Amerikaner 42]

WOW that CBD area looks AMAZING i love tha tower (i have it but cant figure out where to place it lol) i like all the custom content as well it looks very gooooood my friend im lovin it

[waldner 0]

Very beautiful!

[skyliner22 16]

Thanks all, sorry there havent been updates lately, just been really busy with RL and BATing ill try to get one up tonight!

[skyliner22 16]

REPLIES

Sim_Air: Thanks!

Griffen_Star: This isn't Japan so i am not using Cherry Blossoms and yea i do need to add seawalls

Cleaner: Thanks, more coming your way!

Seahawk: Of course its the royal family

Johan: Yea its based a lot off of Japan, wait til u see the real tropical areas

2nerdy4u: You havent seen much of the city yet!

Garby85: Thanks, i had to capture the essence of the history!

Shulmanator: I have never been to Okinawa but the palace was a must!

Amerikaner: Hello my friend, thanks yea the tower is the pinnacle of the city, it might not go too well with your cities since they arent really Asian

Wlander: thanks!

[jacqulina 162]

beautifull residential there excellent work and pics,great road system,excellent work and pics very nice mosaics again my friend

[skyliner22 16]

Sorry all for the much delay, but nonetheless, i have brought the UPDATE! Plus i am working on the second biggest city of the country currently!

Ok lets go!

After Ryukyu gained independance, the former capital of Shuri was moved to Naha, just across the bay. Shuri became the imperial state. At the beginning of Naha's birth, it was only a small town in a developing nation. Only a few tall buildings stood and the population of some 20,000 lived in homes outlying the area.

    As time went on the nation became centered on fishing and its economics rose. In the early 60's, Naha became the biggest fishing market in the world, boosting the economy. Many fish companies moved into Naha building corporate offices a forming a new business district. As Naha entered the late 20th century, Ryukyu residents went overseas to Japan and learned of the rise of new technologies.

    One man, Takash!ta Yumeto invented the first portable television in the late 1980's. This invention was a huge hit in the international world and Naha became the center of economics. Other economic companies like Maneya Camera LTD and Docoraku Electronics became world renowned names. With the increase in demand for corporate offices but since the business district was built up, downtown Naha near Port of Naha was created and now holds many of the world headquarters or Ryukyu headquarters of electronics such as SONY, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Samsung, LG, Phillips.

Naha is comprised of five major districts: Central Naha, Gotemba, Motegi Hills, Kochi Beach, and Coral Shore

NHA (Naha International Airport) is the largest airport in the country and serves lots of international, and regional traffic

Demographics:

Ryukyuan: 44%

Japanese: 32%

Korean: 14%

Chinese (Mainland and Taiwan): 6.5%

American: 2%

Other (Thai, Pilippino, Pacific Islander, Vietnamese, etc.): 1.5%

Naha City Hall, built in 1987 to better accomodate offices for all five districts.

Kankoku Machi: During WWII, many Koreans were brought to Okinawa by Japan and after Ryukyu gained independance, many of the Koreans who no longer had homes back in Korea decided to live in Ryukyu. Kankoku Machi or Koreatown, is the small ethnic neighborhood where the Koreans of Naha can shop to get Kim Chi or stop by a Korean Resteraunt and eat some Bul Gol Gi.

Kobukero: A neighborhood comprised of many apartments. As Kobukero is close to downtown, these apartments and condos tend to be very expensive.

Because of Naha's rising prices, the lower wealth sims can't afford high end apartments like those in Kobukero. At the west end of Naha Central is Kabaten, home to many lower income apartments.

Another wealthy high rise district is Naha Heights, home to some of Naha's largest apartment complexes. Because of its increadible view some upper floor apartments can go for as much as 9,000,000,000 Meizan or $900,000.

For some electronics shopping, Marunochi is the entertainment capital of Ryukyu. Much like Tokyo's Akihabara one can get high end electronics for lower prices and at wide varites too! The Marunochi Park Hotel looms above the busy area.

Connecting with Okinawa Expressway, is Keizan Dori which connects to the imperial state of Shuri. Keizan Hashi crosses Naha Bay to connect downtown with Eigiza.

In Eigiza is Yumeto Park, home of Naha Suns which will soon join the SLB.

Well thats all for now, hope this was a large enough update; next we head to Motegi Hills to check out Ocean World!

[sunrise 0]

The Korean neighborhood looks amazing and good use of avenues in that area.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Very nice! Good work.

[gabry85 2]

Good work! I always wanted to see Asian-style buildings.

Excellent Korea Town!

Watashi-wa Ryukyu-toshi suki desu!!

[waldner 0]

Very nice!

[Sim_Air 2]

It's simply wonderful! You have great pics there, with an amazing city to present! Keep it up my friend!

[homeandaway 1]

OMFG! - wowzers matey! - that has to be one of the most realistic looking asain updates i have seen so far!, the selection of hig-rise are wonderful and really add character!

btw, how are u?

[Cleaner475 150]

that is one awesome update! you make it look so cool love thoose night pics, really make the buildings stand out,

can't wait for more, keep it up ,

Richard

[skyliner22 16]

Hey all thanks for the comments, Ive been too busy working on the second biggest city so i thought id show i guess a "teaser"

Hmm what could this be? Anyone wanna take a crack at it? First one correct gets a special surprise the next update!

[tepodon 29]

Is ur city supposed to be some kind of political statement?

[Sim_Air 2]

Aquarium perhaps?

Envirromental Advertisment? But it has sharks on it so i keep thinking:

AQUARIUM

*...crosses fingers...*

[gabry85 2]

Umi no Sekai?

Well I'm too guessing for an aquarium. Or a waterpark?

[yoshikoroyimara 5]

Sugoi!!!! Umi no Sekai....Honto?!?!?! (It means Seaworld) GANBATE!!!!!!!! GANBATE!!!! Omo shiro i!!!!

...btw...Ogenki desu ka?

Go Naha Suns!!!!

translated:  Cool!!!!  Seaworld....Really?!?!?!  I want more!!!!  I want more!!!! Keep going...

...by the way...how are you?

Go Naha Suns!!!!

(loosely translated...)

[topcliff 1]

Amusement Park, maybe? I don't know, but I still want the prize!

[Amerikaner 42]

that city is looking quite good my friend, i love how its all turning out and those slums are looking pretty good, your stadium is looking pretty nice aswell lol ocean world eh im thinking its something along the lines of a giant fishery, or a tour service maybe...dunno anyway great job my friend keep it up

[DaViru- 2]

i cant believe ive missed this CJ! great job on the pics

[skyliner22 16]

Topcliff got it right, it is an amusement park! Sorry i havent been able to post updates, ive been crazy hooked into texturing planes so we can release the 777 pack ASAP for you all! Ill try within the few days, hmm wat could be the prize?

[waldner 0]

Looking forward to see!

[topcliff 1]

Yay, I won!!! Maybe the prize is something of high intrinsic value, perhaps?

[TheSixCents 0]

Gah youve come so far since San Fransisico CJ. Although i have a confession, i liked Hiraku a tiny bit better. This city is great though, and i want to see some more of your small villages.

[yoshikoroyimara 5]

oh yeah...the SF CJ!!! I remember that one...well...keep it up!

...ikaga desu ka?...boku-wa yo-o-kata desu...romanji is hard when it can't be typed the official way...

[2nerdy4u 1]

very nice, especially the lighted palms!