Other Clans and Families
Okinawa:
- Eiso Dynasty (英祖王統) - first dynasty of Okinawa.
- Haniji Dynasty (怕尼芝王統) - kings of Hokuzan.
- Minshi Kameya family (明氏亀谷家) - descended from Shō Tokuō, 7th king of Ryukyu Kingdom.
- Ōzato Dynasty (大里王統) - kings of Nanzan.
- Satto Dynasty (察度王統) - kings of Chūzan.
- 1st Shō Dynasty (第一尚氏) - kings of Ryukyu Kingdom.
- 2nd Shō Dynasty (第二尚氏) - kings of Ryukyu Kingdom.
- Shunten Dynasty (舜天王統) - legendary dynasty.
Sacerdotal clans:
- Abe clan.
- Kamo clan.
- Nakatomi clan.
- Urabe clan.
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