Monthly Archives: September 2014

Literature, Maui, Uchinaguchi, Kina, ‘Map It!,’ Comfort Women, Must-See, McDonalds

Posted on September 30, 2014 by loochoo77

Last updated 10/1/14 Umushirikutu Ryota Shimabukuro, “Event introducing Okinawan literature held at US Library of Congress” (Ryukyu Shimpo, 9/14/14): On September 9, an event introducing Okinawan literature titled “Living Spirit” was held at the US Library of Congress in Washington … Continue reading →

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Rare Ryukyu Documents

Posted on September 29, 2014 by loochoo77

From Ryukyu Shimpo: “Chinese classic documents from the Ryukyu Kingdom era published” (4/1/14): The curator of the Uruma City Library Atsushi Enokawa, who took part in the project, said, “We took 20 years to research documents lost during the Battle … Continue reading →

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Okinawan and Mainland Japanese DNA Similar

Posted on September 29, 2014 by loochoo77

Ryukyu Shimpo (9/17/14) reported that “Modern people living in the Ryukyu Islands are genetically more closely related to those in the main islands of Japan than people in Taiwan or mainland China, a research team has found.” The following are … Continue reading →

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‘Okinawa Hai!’ 2014: May 14 – Sep. 29

Posted on September 29, 2014 by loochoo77

Okinawa Hai is managed by Marie Lewis, and it features some of the best articles by people who are actually on the ground in Okinawa and writing about their own experiences in a style that’s informal, readable, informative, and fun. … Continue reading →

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Okinawa Association of America Annual Bazaar 10/12/14 (Gardena)

Posted on September 29, 2014 by loochoo77
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Hui Makaala Scholarship Fund Luncheon & Fashion Show 10/19/14 (Honolulu)

Posted on September 29, 2014 by loochoo77

Sunday, October 19, 2014 Boutique Sales and Silent Auction – 9 am Ballroom Doors open – 11:30 am Lunch – Noon Fashion Show – 1 pm Pomaikai Ballrooms at Dole Cannery (Parking in Dole Cannery, $6 with validation; Ballrooms located … Continue reading →

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Tobe! Uta Sanshin 10/18/14 – Hawaii Okinawa Center 3PM

Posted on September 29, 2014 by loochoo77
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Ukwanshin Newsletter 9/6/14

Posted on September 29, 2014 by loochoo77

Forwarded by Rodney Inefuku on 9/29/14

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Choko Takayama: A VIP and a Family Friend

Posted on September 27, 2014 by loochoo77

My meeting with Choko Takayama was an amazing happening. Three years ago, a friend working at the Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park wasn’t feeling well so she was told to rest in the VIP tent. There, she talked with Mr. … Continue reading →

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Loochoo Identity Conference 2015 – March 20-22 on Maui

Posted on September 26, 2014 by loochoo77

Forwarded by Rodney Inefuku on 9/26/14 From: Ukwanshin Kabudan Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 1:26 AM Subject: Conference on Okinawan Identity and Cultural Sustainability 沖縄アイデンティティコンフレンス Gusuuyo Chuuganabira, We are happy to announce the first LooChoo(Ryukyu) Identity Conference to be held … Continue reading →

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Shimakutuba, Standup Paddle Boarding, Ryukyu King & Queen, Ogimi, Underweight Babies, Hula, Tourism Boom

Posted on September 23, 2014 by loochoo77

Umushirikutu Yaeyma Standup Paddle Boarding Association launched to promote the sport in Okinawa (Ryukyu Shimpo 9/8/14): It plans to hold training sessions and competitions, and train instructors. It will promote SUP as a new marine sport in Okinawan tourism, and … Continue reading →

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‘Residual Sovereignty in Practice: Japanese Law and Government in the US-Adminstered Okinawa, 1952-1972’ – Lecture on 9/30/14 at 3pm – UH-Manoa, Moore 319

Posted on September 21, 2014 by loochoo77

Forwarded by Rodney Inefuku on 9/21/14

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‘Sunrise Restaurant’ in Kapahulu – Okinawan Cuisine

Posted on September 20, 2014 by loochoo77
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Okinawan Festival 2014: Good Food, Good Friends, Good Fun

Posted on September 17, 2014 by loochoo77

Hi Folks! Finally getting around to talking about my own experience at the Okinawan Festival. Wife and I met daughter and her boyfriend at KCC. We’all took the bus shuttle to Kapiolani Park. First thing, we went look’n for food. … Continue reading →

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110 Titles Added to University of Hawaii and University of Ryukyus Digital Archives

Posted on September 13, 2014 by loochoo77

Announcement forwarded by Rodney Inefuku 9/13/14 The University of Hawaii at Manoa Library and the University of the Ryukyus Library are pleased to announce the availability of the digital archives site for the Sakamaki/Hawley Collection.Over hundred items of 218 digitized … Continue reading →

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Okinawa Wins Men’s Team and Individual Kata at Karate 1 Premier League Championships 2014

Posted on September 11, 2014 by loochoo77

Okinawa — Ryo Kiyuna (Ryueiryu and Kobudo-ryuhokai), Arata Kinjo (Ryueiryu and Kobudo-ryuhokai) and Takuya Uemura (Okinawa International University) — won the team kata title at the Karate 1 Premier League Championships held on 31 August 2014 at the Okinawa Prefectural … Continue reading →

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Bet You Didn’t Know This About David Ige

Posted on September 11, 2014 by loochoo77

Liuchiuan received an email tip about Denby Fawcett’s “Who the Heck Is David Ige?” (Honolulu Civil Beat, 2 Sep. 2014) from Rodney Inefuku on 9 Sep. 2014. The article is a refreshing personal glimpse into the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. The following … Continue reading →

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Are the Taira in Okinawa Descendants of the Heike?

Posted on September 10, 2014 by loochoo77

By Rodney Inefuku Electrical and Computer Engineer, retired Facebook Last updated 9/11/14 In Okinawa: History of an Island People,1 George Kerr writes about the feud between the Taira Clan and the Minamoto family in Japan during the 9th century (pages 47-49). … Continue reading →

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‘Typhoon of Steel’ – All-Okinawan MIS Unit in Battle of Okinawa

Posted on September 1, 2014 by loochoo77

Typhoon of Steel, a 19-minute video released on 7 May 2013, was directed by Gena S. Hamamoto with support from the Center for Ethno Communications of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and many other sources that are listed at … Continue reading →

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Okinawan Women, Karate, Ta-Taki, etc.

Posted on September 1, 2014 by loochoo77

Umushirikutu “Okinawa women score high as business leaders,” Japan Update, 8/27/14: A survey by Teikoku Databank Fukuoka says Kyushu and Okinawa areas are strongest in female leadership in Japan, scoring 8.5% of the presidencies. The national average is 7.4% female … Continue reading →

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