Okinawan fixed form poetry
A traditional poetic form from Okinawa, typically consisting of 8-8-8-6 syllables. Often compared to waka.
Ryūka is a traditional poetic form of Okinawa.
Her hobby is composing ryūka.
From 琉 (Ryū, referring to the Ryukyu Islands) and 歌 (ka, 'song' or 'poem'). The term denotes the traditional poetry of the Ryukyu region.