Monthly Archives: July 2013

A Haunting Image from the Battle of Okinawa

Posted on July 15, 2013 by loochoo77

Last updated 10/9/14, 8/13/15 The photo above is from the video1 below. The video is brief. Only three minutes long. But it’s high definition and in color, and it looks as though it could have been shot yesterday. But it … Continue reading →

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Yukie Nakama: One of the Most Successful Actresses from Okinawa

Posted on July 14, 2013 by loochoo77

Yukie Nakama (仲間 由紀恵), a Japanese actress, singer and former idol, was born in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan. Her list of dramas and movies from 1996-present is long (see Wikipedia). Highlights from her career: 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Jan-Mar … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Film, Video | 4 Comments