Monthly Archives: March 2007

Part Two – Getting Wet in Kumejima

Monday, March 26, 2007 Part Two – Getting Wet in Kumejima Breakfast is included at our resort hotel, so at 9:00 A.M. we enter the dining room. The elaborate buffet is an array of many types of pork and bacon, … Continue reading

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Painting with Okinawan Artists from the Nishimui Artist Society

May 29- Sept 7 UC Berkely Institute of E. Asian Studies Gallery. A historical exhibit of rare photographs, oil paintings, watercolor paintings, drawings and Christmas cards by Okinawan artists from the Nishimui Artists Society.

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Radio Lequios

Lequios was one of the ways that Ryukyu was spelled by foreigners. Radio Lequios is a Brazilian internet radio site that plays Okinawan music. Lyrics are displayed with the music. Nice. http://www.radiolequios.com.br

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Japan Reggae Festa

April 28 DoCoMo presents Japan Reggae Festa Okinawa 2007 supported by Tower Records. Ginowan City Ocean Beach Park.

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The Bones of Kumejima- Part One

Sunday, March 25, 2007 The Bones of Kumejima- Part One I am writing this on our return ferry trip after spending nearly three days on Kumejima. Two hours ago, by sheer magic, we stumble into a jungle grotto. Sunlight streams … Continue reading

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Kumejima Get Away

Thursday, March 22, 2007 Kumejima Get Away The weather is supposed to be perfect this weekend and just this afternoon, I booked a trip to Kumejima Isalnd without Art’s help. We leave on the ferry tomorrow morning at 8:30 A.M. … Continue reading

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Shunbun No Hi

 Shunbun No Hi Today is the spring equinox or Shunbun no hi, which literally means the day that divides spring. Tonight we are invited to the Shinzato’s to share in their celebration.

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Ryukyu Mura & the Yomitan

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Ryukyu Mura & the Yomitan Takaaki is driving us to the Yomitan district. It is easy to pry John out of bed with an excursion to anticipate. It’s a bright sunny day and our first stop … Continue reading

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Goya

Monday, March 19, 2007 Goya  I start my Okinawan Charm Collection by carving a “Goya” charm. Goya is a popular Okinawan vegetable. It’s translation in English is “bitter melon” and is thought to be one of the secrets of Okinawan … Continue reading

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Safe Landing!

Saturday, March 17, 2007 Safe Landing! I usually wake before Art and John and tiptoe into our tiny dining and kitchen area to make coffee and check my e-mail. I relish the hour alone before anyone wakes but this morning’s … Continue reading

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