Category Archives: Japan

Uchinanchu Taikai 2016 Videos – Oct 26

Posted on October 26, 2016 by loochoo77

第6回世界のウチナーンチュ大会　前夜祭パレード (動画チャンネル 第6回ウチナーンチュ大会 102616) [6th Worldwide Uchinanchu Taikai Eve Parade, 2hr 6min] 6th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival Parade, Oct 26 2016 (Just another day! 102616) The 6th WORLD WIDE UCHINANCHU FESTIVAL (shin3maniaTV 沖縄冒険編 102616) [HAWAII GROUP] 2016年10月26日那覇高校吹奏楽部 (ター坊 102616) [Naha high … Continue reading →

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Honolulu City Council Ignoring Voters Urging a Resolution in Support of the People of Okinawa?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by loochoo77

Fellow Hawaii Okinawans, Ever wonder why unlike Berkeley and Seattle (which don’t have the Okinawan population that we do), cities that have already voiced their support for Okinawa and its people, our illustrious Honolulu City Council is dragging its feet … Continue reading →

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Public Forum 9/1/16: Peace & Security for Okinawa (UH-Manoa 5:30-7:30pm)

Posted on August 30, 2016 by loochoo77

CONTACT: HOA (HAWAI`I OKINAWA ALLIANCE); Aiko Yamashiro: 358-0871; aiko.yamashiro@gmail.com OKINAWAN REPRESENTATIVES APPEAL FOR DEMOCRACY, PEACE, & HUMAN SECURITY Honolulu, September 1, 2016- Community leaders from Okinawa are in Honolulu to appeal for the protection of their island from further US … Continue reading →

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‘Ōshima Hikki’ – Account of an 18th-Century Ryukyuan Ship

Posted on August 6, 2016 by loochoo77

Rodney Inefuku’s latest post, “Okinawan and Japanese Boats” (8/6/16), prompted me to google Okinawan boats, and in the process I stumbled on one of the best sites on both Okinawan history and Okinawan karate — Ryukyu Bugei. The owner is … Continue reading →

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Okinawan and Japanese Boats

Posted on August 6, 2016 by loochoo77

I was always curious how Okinawans used to travel about Okinawa island during the old days. There was a road built by one of the Okinawan kings, which ran from Naha to Nago city past Nago through Taira village and … Continue reading →

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Discussion on US Military Bases in Okinawa – Pre-register by 7/15/16

Posted on July 6, 2016 by loochoo77
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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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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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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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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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Full Text: U.S. Citizens’ Response to Ambassador Caroline Kennedy’s 17 Dec. 2015 Statement of Support for Henoko Plan

Posted on January 2, 2016 by loochoo77

In her December 17 Tokyo press conference, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy faithfully parroted Obama administration’s contention, saying that building a new U.S. marine base at Henoko in Okinawa is “the best of any other plan considered.” After cordial … Continue reading →

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Constructing ‘Japanese Identity’ Among Okinawan Students 11/20/15

Posted on January 2, 2016 by loochoo77
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A Student from Hawaii Defends ‘Shimakutuba’

Posted on June 13, 2015 by loochoo77

This video features Collin Michael Hoo, who represented the University of the Ryukyus in the 32nd Japanese Speech Contest by Foreigners. The title of his speech is “Ninufwabushi (The North Star),” and his message is about the importance of maintaining … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Posted on May 14, 2015 by loochoo77

Viewing cherry blossom trees was not the primary purpose for our trip to Japan, but we hoped to see them in full bloom, hoping that the migration of the bloom from south to north would cross our path somewhere along … Continue reading →

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