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Note: A big mahalo to my nephew, Derek Mukai, for this information. -Jim Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii is delighted to present “The Dawn of Ryukyu” on July 24, 2018, at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. This special event can be enjoyed … Continue reading →

From: Colin Sewake (colin.sewake@icloud.com) Sent: Monday, February 19, 2018 2:00 PM To: 瀬分 善久 Subject: Looking for Sueko Higa (Tobaru-cho, Shuri-shi)

Op-ed by Pete Shimazaki Doktor Star-Advertiser, 7 Jan. 2018 I returned recently from a delegation of U.S. military veterans to Okinawa, to witness the devastation from the ongoing U.S. military occupation since 1945 — with construction of yet another military … Continue reading →

The following are excerpts from Nasrine Bendjilali et al., “Who Are the Okinawans? Ancestry, Genome Diversity, and Implications for the Genetic Study of Human Longevity From a Geographically Isolated Population,” The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Volume 69, Issue 12, … Continue reading →

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I wrote this for the Uchinaaguchi “cause.” Note that there is a Japanese translation at the bottom. -Rodney Inefuku Kutuu By Rodney Inefuku Uchinaaguchi translation by Toma Shisei of Yomitan, Okinawa It was the first day of spring in Chicago. Uree … Continue reading →

Last updated 6/3/17 6:58am “Alfredo Casero // Shima Uta en Japón,” YouTube, uploaded by aeroder flax on 6/18/15. Alfredo Casero, an Argentine musician, actor and comedian, recorded “Shima Uta” in 2002, the first single from his album, Casaerius. His cover … Continue reading →

Hi All, Hope you all can find time between Christmas shopping to stop over at the East-West Center gallery this Sunday to listen to me talk and sing. The event is titled “Mimi-gusui: Life Sustenance Through the Ears” and will … Continue reading →

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 →

People, Is this déjà vu all over again? Have been told that on orders from the Japanese government, the Okinawan police guarding the Henoko base in Okinawa have been replaced by a contingent of Japanese guards from mainland Japan. The … Continue reading →

The people of Hawaii are invited to join governor-elect David Ige as he takes office Monday, December 1, at noon at the Hawaii State Capitol. The ceremony kicks off his statewide inauguration tour. Public events on Hawaii Island, Maui, Kauai, … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Shimabukuro Yesterday I was able to take James with me to the Okinawa Association of America’s Annual Bazaar in Gardena, CA. The vendors and performance stage were in the parking lot. The dining room, which served soba, was … Continue reading →

From Eric Forwarded by Rodney Inefuku Gusuuyo Chuuganabira! Aki natoibiishiga nama nu wa-chichi madamada achisaibiin! Its Autumn now but the weather is still hot! Chaaganjuu yamiseemi? Chigi nu Getsuyoubi ya shimakutuba gakumun kai aibiigutu, imensooriyo-sai! Hope you are all doing … Continue reading →

Uchinanchu Taikai 2016 About the Taikai Taikai 2016 Latest Information Sponsored by Hawaii United Okinawa Association Sep 5-6, 2015 WYUF 2015 Mark Your Calendar

[posted in Liuchiuan 3/16/16] Full text of “Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan : performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, … Continue reading →