Category Archives: Announcement

Ukwanshin Kabudan Announcements 1/8/15

Posted on January 11, 2015 by loochoo77

From: Eric To: Ukwanshin Kabudan Date: 1/8/15 Classes (sanshin, shimakutuba etc) begin January 12 First Shimakutuba class (Okinawan language) will be this coming Monday 12 January at Jikoen 7:30. Good time to bring your friends and family to join in … Continue reading →

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HUOA 2014 Uchinanchu of the Year

Posted on January 4, 2015 by loochoo77
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Maui Loochoo Identity Conference 2015 – March 20-22

Posted on January 4, 2015 by loochoo77

Updated 2/13/15 Updates 2/13/15.

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Dr. Koichi Shimamura ‘The Current State of Ryukyuan Literature & Ryukyuan Studies’ 12/12/14 at University of Hawaii-Manoa

Posted on December 11, 2014 by loochoo77
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Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert, Honolulu, 12/5/14

Posted on December 4, 2014 by loochoo77
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Goya Recipe, Nakasone Family Video, Ojima Fish Market, Okinawa Elections, Science Fair

Posted on December 2, 2014 by loochoo77

Goya Salad Recipe, Cooking with Nao, Japan Update, 12/2/14 Sweet and Tender Simmered Pork Recipe, Cooking with Nao, Japan Update, 12/2/14 Video below — “Family Ingredients – Wahiawa,” uploaded to YouTube by Hawaiian Skies on 12/2/14. Note from the video: … Continue reading →

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2015 Okinawan Festival (Honolulu) – Sep. 5 & 6

Posted on December 2, 2014 by loochoo77

Updated 8/13/15, 9/5/15 Okinawan Festival Hours Saturday, SEPTEMBER 5, 2015 Festival Festivities begin at 9:00 am Most food booths & tents close at 6:00 pm Only select food booths open until 8:00 pm Live Entertainment at Kapiolani Park Bandstand: 9:00 … Continue reading →

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Center for Okinawan Studies: Spring 2015 Course Offerings

Posted on December 2, 2014 by loochoo77

Center for Okinawan Studies University of Hawai‘i at Manoa ASAN 320O Asian Nation Studies: Okinawa: Multidisciplinary examination of Okinawa; cultural, social, economic, and political lives of its people. Prerequisite: 201 and 202, or consent. JPN 472 Okinawan Language and Culture … Continue reading →

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Okinawa Study Opportunity for UH-Manoa Students – Apply by 2/1/15

Posted on November 26, 2014 by loochoo77
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Oahu High School Students Needed to Host 10th-11th Graders from Okinawa from Feb 29-Mar 14, 2015

Posted on November 26, 2014 by loochoo77
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Hawaii Okinawa Center 2014 Holiday Craft Fair Nov 29-30

Posted on November 16, 2014 by loochoo77
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Book: ‘Descent into Hell: Civilian Memories of the Battle of Okinawa’

Posted on October 23, 2014 by loochoo77

Source: “Descent into Hell: Civilian Memories of the Battle of Okinawa by New Zealand translators published in US,” Ryukyu Shimpo, 7 Oct. 2014. Descent into Hell: Civilian Memories of the Battle of Okinawa, published by Merwin Asia, is a translation … Continue reading →

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Okinawa Marathon 15 Feb. 2015

Posted on October 21, 2014 by loochoo77

[Source] Registration from Nov 1, 2014 to Dec 10, 2014 Okinawa Marathon Executive Office 2-17-14 Uechi Okinawa City Okinawa Japan Phone: 098-930-0088 Homepage: http://okinawa-marathon.com/eng/ The Okinawa Marathon runs through different cities, towns, and villages in central Okinawa. The marathon aims … Continue reading →

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Public Lecture: ‘Contemporary Life in Okinawa: Living Among and with the Military Bases’ 10/12/14

Posted on October 9, 2014 by loochoo77

Last updated 10/11/14 From Joyce N. Chinen: (Forwarded by Rodney Inefuku) Please join us this Sunday, October 12, at 3:00 pm for the next Center for Okinawan Studies public lecture in Moore 319 at the Center for Korean Studies Auditorium … Continue reading →

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Grant Murata, Andagi, Tobe! Uta

Posted on October 9, 2014 by loochoo77

Hi Folks! Fun event coming this Sunday. See below. I see Grant Sundee Murata in the picture below – center back row, looking so serious. I met Grant at Ward Centre Marukai a coupla months ago. Really down-to-earth good 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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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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‘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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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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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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Juuguya, Moon Festival and Grandparents Day Festival (Honolulu) 9/7/14 at 5pm

Posted on August 31, 2014 by loochoo77

From: Rodney Inefuku Date: 8/31/14 From: Ukwanshin Kabudan Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 1:13 PM Subject: Juuguya, Moon Festival and Grandparent’s Day Festival Gusuuyo Chuuganabira! Just a reminder that next week Wednesday is the LAST day to RSVP for the … Continue reading →

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‘Tukeeya Hizamitin’ & Grandparents Day Festival (Honolulu) 9/7/14 at 2pm

Posted on August 31, 2014 by loochoo77

From: Rodney Inefuku Date: 8/31/14 Hello Folks! Grandparents Day, Sunday 7 Sept. at Ryukyuan Music and Dance Tukeeya Hizamitin at Mamiya Theatre (on the campus of St. Louis School). Cost:  $30 for general seating, $20 for Awamori, Shochu, Soju & Wine … Continue reading →

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Get a ‘LooChoo Identity’ Sports Bag

Posted on August 14, 2014 by loochoo77

Source: “‘LooChoo Identity’ Sports Bag Available.” Ukwanshin Kabudan, 5/22/14. “The kanji characters going down reads ‘LooChoo nu Kwa’ (child/descendant of Ryukyu). In the highlighted area we have the words in English and Okinawan, ‘Protect Our Language, Protect Our Culture, Protect … Continue reading →

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Okinawa Association of America (Gardena, CA): Aug-Oct 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by loochoo77

Okinawa Association of America (Gardena, CA): Aug-Oct 2014 Events Mensore! Please join us at these upcoming events: Monthly Activities Volunteer Day • August 5 • 10:00 AM Karaoke Club • August 16 • 5:00 PM Uchinaaguchi Class • August 22 … Continue reading →

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