CULTURE
Pick Up Stories
Sanshin, The Heart and Soul of Okinawa [CULTURE]
The sanshin is easily the most recognizable musical instrument in Okinawa. Its distinctive, high-pitched sound can be heard throughout the i...Read More
Valentine's Day in Japan is all about ro… [CULTURE]
February 14, Valentine’s Day, is considered world over a day when romance blooms and lovers whisper sweet nothings to each others’ ears. See...Read More
‘Year of the Rat’ begins in Okinawan fis… [Community]
Legend has it that Buddha asked all animals to meet him on the Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one, and an...Read More
2013.03.28
Fudemoji Art is Syusui’s spirit [CULTURE]
By Jun Ikemura The names Taba Syusui or Fudemoji Art may never have been heard of by most people, but Fudemoji Art is the Syusui’s original calligraphy style and font. Those ...
Marines, local community initiate idea contest [Community]
Marines on Okinawa are taking interaction with the local community to a new dimension. The United States Marine Corps Camp Smedley D. Butler has created a Community Relations Idea ...
2013.03.22
Cute ‘Girly’ Group Exhibition now showing [Community]
Three female collaborators have created an adult joint work exhibition now on display at Gallery Shop Kufuu. The works of Yuko Izumikawa, Yuriko Touyama and Akiko Ganaha are on exh...
2013.03.21
Moon Beach hosting All Yachimun Chinaware Market [CULTURE]
The upcoming three-day All Yachimun Market at Hotel Moon Beach is designed to offer quality products for just about anyone’s taste, and at prices that don’t break the bank. The All...
2013.03.21
Gospel music to fill Okinawa Co-mission Conference [Community]
Zion Christian Fellowship is hosting the 17th Okinawa Co-mission Conference Saturday evening, with guest pastor Akira Takimoto addressing participants, while gospel music fills the...
2013.03.18
Michi-no Eki Kina Banjo takes it slow, like on days of yore [History]
By Mana Komatsu Is this a museum? Or perhaps a resource center? Those are the questions that pop into mind when visiting the fourth Michi-no Eki in our series, Kina Banjo, where th...
2013.03.15
Beach cleaning, Only One Fair linked at Uruma City [Community]
It’s a two-part day Sunday, with a Teruma Beach Cleaning in the morning and a free public fair in the afternoon in Uruma City. Participants gather in front of Uruma Gelato Sunday m...
2013.03.10
NeoPark flower doll show depicts history [History]
The 26th Chrysanthemum Figure Exhibition, one of the island’s premier doll show exhibitions, is now in progress at NeoPark Okinawa in Nago City. Although organizers say admission i...
2013.03.10
AWWA donates millions as it serves community [Community]
Many people aren’t aware of the American Women’s Welfare Association, or the countless projects it undertakes on behalf of five military spouse organizations on Okinawa, or the act...
2013.03.01
Sanshin plays straight into Okinawan soul [CULTURE]
In an age of countless musical genres that employ the most modern digital technologies, Okinawa stands alone is keeping its ancient customs and culture alive with the sanshin and i...
2013.03.01
Hina Matsuri celebrates girls by showcasing doll displays [CULTURE]
The custom of displaying dolls takes center stage March 3rd, as Japan celebrates with a Girls Day festival, the Hina Matsuri. The centuries-old festival traces back to the Edo Peri...
2013.02.26
Himeyuri Peace Exhibition moves toward March conclusion [History]
A five-month Himeyuri Peace Museum Exhibition chronicling accounts of the final days of the Battle of Okinawa, and the experiences of Himeyuri students who survived the period, wil...
2013.02.26
Tunnel walls document final hours of battle [History]
By Bill Charles A careful walk down the narrow winding steps from atop an Oroku hill to the tunnel maze sets the hairs on end. History is chronicled in many ways, and the stark ima...
2013.02.26
Tsuikin technique for Ryukyu lacquerware unveiled [CULTURE]
Dozens of Ryukyu lacquer ware items produced in an ancient Tsuikin style are being unveiled to the public tomorrow at a month-long Tsuikin Exhibition at the Urasoe City Museum. “Ts...
2013.02.26
Leading animation studio to entertain Okinawa [CULTURE]
The art of animation is a modern day key to creating entertaining documentaries and motion pictures, and the secrets behind great productions are being unveiled beginning tomorrow ...
2013.02.17
Traditional textiles and bingata at OIST [History]
An Okinawa traditional textiles and bingata show is being staged at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology beginning Monday, but there’s more than just displays. OIST is w...
2013.02.17
Yutaka Sado to lead Tokyo Philharmonic in Okinawa concert [CULTURE]
One of Japan’s most notable conductors will lead the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra during a special concert at the Okinawa Convention Center on Monday. Yutaka Sado, the last pu...
2013.02.15
NPO staging Issaigassai Festival in Onna-son [Community]
More than 60 stores are coming together Sunday at Onna-son for the Issaigassai Festival sponsored by the NPO corporation Fureai Net Onna. The 10 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. festival is geared fo...
2013.02.15
Ogimi Village celebrates Camellia Festival with show, tours, music [Community]
Working a theme of nature and the camellia, Ogimi Village is this weekend celebrating the 3rd Ogimi Camellia Festival. “The woods walk tour of limestone”, which provides a glimpse ...
2013.02.15
Koza Ginten Festival Saturday brings mainland students [Community]
Students from Kanagawa Prefecture will join the Koza Ginten Festival this Saturday, commemorating the Ginten arcade in Koza. The Koza Gineten Festival, the Ginetengai, takes place ...
RYUKYU PRESS