node_ue wrote:

> I was just wondering if anybody had any info about the KAIDA script
> [formerly] used in the westernmost Ryukyuan Island of Yonaguni (and
> perhaps in all of Japan) to write the Yonaguni language (SIL code
> YOI) of the islanders, or on the "suuchuuma" numerals also (formerly)
> used on the island.

Here are pics of Kaida and other Ryukyu Characters.
http://www.wonder-okinawa.jp/024/english/moji/rongoron/kaida/index.html
http://www.wonder-okinawa.jp/024/english/moji/rozetta/index.html
http://www.wonder-okinawa.jp/024/english/moji/sanninum/index.html
http://www.wonder-okinawa.jp/024/english/moji/warazan/index.html
http://www.churashima.net/shima/yonaguni/x_20020125/09.html
http://www.bihou.com/iseki/etc/etc-3.htm
http://www.kk.iij4u.or.jp/~isao9pw/dairyq_10.htm

I'm Japanese. I didn't know anything about those characters until I read
your post, but if you need help in Japanese please don't hesitate to ask.

Kay@...