micronesia

Let us assume that for whatever reason, the East Asian nations be it Japan, a Chinese state, Korea, Vietnam, etc. end up reaching outward to spread their influence and defend mercentile interests. And let us assume this "East Asian Age of Discovery" begins sometime between 1200 and 1600. I'm not...

On the Island of Pohnpei, in Micronesia, there once stood a civilization called the Saudeleur dynasty. It had a centralized government, uniting the people of Pohnpei island, and ruled from around 1100s to 1628. Its famous accomplishment was its capital so impressive, it would be called in the...

In OTL, After the Spanish-American War, Spain lost the last of its once great empire, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and in this focus, the Philippines along with Guam to the USA. After this lost, it was left with only it's Pacific Islands, such as the Marianas, Palau, and the Carolines. Since these...

So Chamorro from the Mariana Islands sail north and settle the Bonin Islands in Japan, how does this change history? How does Japan react? How do European powers react? Do the Bonin Micronesians end up as another Ainu?

What are the best POD for the people in the Pacific islands to adopt Hinduism or Buddhism as their religions? Syncretic versions are also accepted.