In general, yes. Some very traditional Okinawans might disagree, however.
Okinawans proudly call themselves uchinanchu (沖縄人) or "sea people" in the local dialect
it is said that a Chinese prince fled with his followers to japan which was then inhabited by people similar to present day Okinawans in the south and Ainu in the north.
Sort of, the first people to use the word were the Okinawans. They are now a part of Japan, but in the past were an independent kingdom with their own language.
I dont now why you ask me?
Okinawa is a country made up of a number of islands south of Japan. It is now a part of Japan, but used to be a separate country with a king. It was also known as the Ryu Kyu Islands.
"To think" is 'omou' in Japanese.
Karate originated on Okinawa. It was taken to Japan in the 1930's.
Inu is Japanese for Dog and Yasha is Japanese for Demon or Evil I think
It's there diet. They eat, exercise, a LOT. However, all that is starting to change, because theres Americans stationed here and now American food is becoming a trend and now there are some fat Okinawans. I try to eat the Okinawan diet though (vegetables, fish, and water).
No How do you think that you could
I think you're looking for 'kuuki' which is 空気 in Japanese kanji.