Author Archives: loochoo77

20-year-old Rina Shimabukuro Raped and Killed by Former US Marine

Posted on June 20, 2016 by loochoo77

Fellow Okinawans near and far: When will it end? WHO will support the Okinawan people? Should we just resign ourselves that as long as the US military remains in Okinawa, these crimes will continue? DOES ANYBODY CARE? If you see … Continue reading →

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Taikai 2016 Information (update June 15)

Posted on June 12, 2016 by loochoo77

6/15/16 – Route Finder Okinawa website to get around Okinawa by bus. 6/15/16 – Additional information from June McVey, communication coordinator of Okinawa Tomonokai of Ohio: 1. The 6th Worldwide Uchinanchu Fesitval committee in Okinawa will hand nametags and bus … Continue reading →

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‘UchinaAloha’ – Aug 25-Oct 1. 2016 (Honolulu)

Posted on June 12, 2016 by loochoo77

UchinaAloha World Premiere by Lee A. Tonouchi Directed by Reiko Ho August 25 – October 1, 2016 Charming Tradition vs. Change Comedy “Da Pidgin Guerilla” Lee A. Tonouchi brings us a warm tale of generations of an Okinawan family in … Continue reading →

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US Military Bases on Okinawa: Is Anybody Listening?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by loochoo77

Fellow Okinawans near and far, The question is often asked, “When will all this end?” But nobody listens. Look at the Japanese gov’t, the American gov’t, our Honolulu City Council. No one seems to take to heart the plight of … Continue reading →

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Resolution 15-322, CD1 Deferred

Posted on May 11, 2016 by loochoo77

Folks, Got word that Resolution 15-322, CD1 has been deferred by the Honolulu City Council. Obviously, the city council members do not have an appreciation for the pain that the Okinawan people have been experiencing the past 72 years. Is … Continue reading →

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Lecture on ‘Father of Okinawan Studies’ on 5/23/16 at U of HI

Posted on May 6, 2016 by loochoo77

COS Lecture Series: “Ifa Fuyu in Context — Ryukyuan History and World War II Meeting in South Okinawa” Featuring M. Ishida, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa Dr. Ishida, a memberr of the Center for Okinawan Studies, is … Continue reading →

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Scholarship to Study in Okinawa Deadline 5/20/16

Posted on May 6, 2016 by loochoo77

DEADLINE EXTENDED (May 20), SCHOLARSHIP STILL AVAILABLE! If you are UHM student considering studying in Okinawa, this is a great opportunity. Open to advanced undergraduate majors and graduate students. The University of the Ryukyus and UH Manoa have exchange program. … Continue reading →

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Experience Awamori on 5/19/16 at Pineapple Room, Honolulu

Posted on May 6, 2016 by loochoo77

From: Shari Y. Tamashiro Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 12:26 AM Subject: Special Event: Experience Awamori on May 19th at Pineapple Room Special one-time event! EXPERIENCING AWAMORI at The Pineapple Room Thursday, May 19, 2016 The Pineapple Room by Alan … Continue reading →

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Resolution 15-322 Timeline

Posted on April 24, 2016 by loochoo77

MESSAGE FROM ED KUBA Ladies and Gents: Please note the following schedule of events: April 26: Meeting of Executive Matters and Legal Affairs Committee when Resolution 15-322, CD1 will be addressed. It’s not a perfect resolution, but is good enough … Continue reading →

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Call for Testimony: Resolution 15-322 Committee Hearing 4/26/16 at 1PM

Posted on April 23, 2016 by loochoo77

MESSAGE FROM ED KUBA Ladies and Gents: After six months of effort, Resolution 15-322, CD1 has finally been placed on the agenda for the Executive Matters and Legal Affairs Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 26, starting at 1:00, Honolulu Hale, … Continue reading →

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Taikai 2016: Sanshin Lessons for Opening Ceremony

Posted on April 20, 2016 by loochoo77

1. Ahabushi Lyrics (tempo 68) 第6回世界のウチナーンチュ大会　安波節 歌詞 2. Ahabushi Kunkunshi (sanshin musical score) (tempo 68) 第6回世界のウチナーンチュ大会　安波節 工工四 Music sheet PDF.

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Taikai 2016 Theme Song ‘Yui – Linking Your Heart’

Posted on April 20, 2016 by loochoo77

第6回世界のウチナーチュ大会　テーマソング「結~心届く~」 [Yui – Kokoro Todoku (Yui – Linking Your Heart)] uploaded by okinawaBBtv on 1/28/16. The Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival Theme Song “Yui – Kokoro Todoku” (“Yui – Linking Your Heart”) Music and Lyrics: Mai Hanashiro Music Arranged by: Katsuya Yabe … Continue reading →

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2016 Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival Program

Posted on April 20, 2016 by loochoo77

Click here to go to the official site of the The 6th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival.

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San Francisco Okinawa Kenjin Kai

Posted on April 20, 2016 by loochoo77

On the San Francisco Okinawa Kenjin Kai website, click on the English option (in the top right corner) if necessary. Upcoming Events Keiro Kai – Senior Citizen’s Day August 28, 2016 (Sunday) Time: 12:30 – 4:00 Location: San Mateo Buddhist … Continue reading →

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OAA Upcoming Events Apr – July 2016

Posted on April 20, 2016 by loochoo77

Seisonen-Bu (Activities Committee) 23rd Golf Tournament April 24, 2016 (Sunday) @ Chester Washington Golf Course RSVP REQUIRED More information to be announced Annual OAA Picnic Performances, Games, Raffles, Okinawan Bon Dance! July 17, 2016 (Sunday) • 11AM – 4PM @ … Continue reading →

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Okinawa Taikai Caravan at Hawaii Okinawa Center 5/9/16 at 7PM

Posted on April 20, 2016 by loochoo77

Okinawa’s Governor Takeshi Onaga will lead the Worldwide Uchinanchu Taikai Caravan to Hawaii, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Washington D.C. to share information about the Taikai. This Taikai information sharing session is open to anyone who is interested in learning more … Continue reading →

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Honolulu City Council Resolution re Henoko Needs Your Support on 4/18/16

Posted on April 16, 2016 by loochoo77

Folks, This is crucial. Please send to all the Uchinanchus you know… family and friends… so that they can support this also. We have to show support for this resolution… for the Okinawan people. This is the least we as … Continue reading →

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Uema Ayano’s ‘Imi Shijiku’ and Thoughts of Ancient Okinawan Ships

Posted on March 21, 2016 by loochoo77

I have been listening to a beautiful Okinawan song, “Imi Shijiku” by Ayano Uema (see the video below), for some time. I love the beautiful sound of her sanshin (3-string instrument). I didn’t know what the title and the verses … Continue reading →

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Petition (3/18/16) by Doktor Urging Hawai`i State & City Reps to Support Okinawan People

Posted on March 21, 2016 by loochoo77

Hawai`i State & City Reps: Stand with Democracy by Standing With the Okinawan People By Pete Shimazaki Doktor YouTube video uploaded by Will Griffin on 2/29/16 Click here to sign the petition. Okinawa was illegally overthrown by Japan and continues … Continue reading →

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Okinawan Tribute Ships

Posted on March 20, 2016 by loochoo77
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Vote for Stamp to Honor WWII Nisei Soldiers – Deadline March 19, 2016

Posted on March 17, 2016 by loochoo77

Message from Eric Wada Please vote for a stamp to honor our WWII 442nd Infantry and MIS soldiers. Three men in my family served in either the 442/100th during WWII. Click on niseistamp.org to vote. 100,000 online votes are needed … Continue reading →

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Kim Pennebaker on Uema Ayano

Posted on March 15, 2016 by loochoo77

Updated 3/20/16 By Kim Pennebaker Comment posted on 3/15/16 at 6:25 am I’ve been following Uema’s music since I first heard her sing Soranju a couple years ago. Now I have all her music and think I know much about … Continue reading →

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Ukwanshin Events for March 2016

Posted on March 11, 2016 by loochoo77

From: Ukwanshin Kabudan Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 2:19 PM Subject: Upcoming major events Gusuuyo Chuuganabira! Just a reminder to join us for our 3 big events coming up next week Registration is still open for the 2nd LooChoo Identity … Continue reading →

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‘On Stormy Seas: War, Geopolitics, and Identity Formation in Okinawa’ 3/18/16 at University of Hawaii

Posted on March 8, 2016 by loochoo77

Click image to view the large PDF file. COS Lecture Series “On Stormy Seas: War, Geopolitics, and Identity Formation in Okinawa” by Kyle Kajihiro, PhD Student in Geography Department, March 18, 2016, 3:00-4:30pm, Tokioka Room, Moore (Rm 319).

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Taikai 2016 Event Tickets: How to Get Them on Our Own?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by loochoo77

Today, March 8, 2016, Anonymous posted a comment asking: “How do I get tickets for the event if I don’t book through a travel agency?” Click here for the latest information re this question. I’m planning to attend, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Uema Ayano Was Here in Hawaii in February 2016!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by loochoo77

Uchinanchu, Jan-Feb 2016: “Ayano Uema, a well-known singer from Gushikawa, Okinawa, paid a surprise visit to HOC to view the Peace Messages Exhibit. She treated everyone present to a beautiful and most appropriate song about Himeyuri. Ayano hopes to return … Continue reading →

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COS Lecture 2/26/16: ‘Preserving and Presenting Uchinanchu Identity in the Diaspora: The Evolution of Okinawan Clubs in Hawaʻi and Brazil’

Posted on February 25, 2016 by loochoo77

The Center for Okinawan Studies (University of Hawaii at Manoa) Lecture Series presents “Preserving and Presenting Uchinanchu Identity in the Diaspora: The Evolution of Okinawan Clubs in Hawaʻi and Brazil” by Dr. Robert K. Arakaki on 26 Feb. 2016, 3:00-4:30pm, … Continue reading →

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Aya Ezawa’s Study Unit on Okinawan Identity

Posted on February 8, 2016 by loochoo77

The following bibliography is from Aya Ezawa’s “Okinawa: Beyond the Ethnic Other” (Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Swarthmore College, 2002-2003), a study unit “focusing on the identity struggles of Okinawans. They show how and why it has been difficult for … Continue reading →

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Events for Early 2016

Posted on January 29, 2016 by loochoo77

Hi Folks, Here are some of the Okinawan events that are happening early part of this 2016…. ================================================== From: Ukwanshin Kabudan Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 1:19 PM Subject: Upcoming events Chuuganabira! We hope your New Year has begun well … Continue reading →

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UH Manoa Intro to Okinawan Dance 2016: Jan 31-Mar 6

Posted on January 29, 2016 by loochoo77

From: Yukie Shiroma Date: Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 11:24 PM Subject: Intro to Okinawan Dance: Spring 2016

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