Monthly Archives: March 2007

Heart to Heart Charity Event

Heart to Heart Charity Event April 8,Sunday Laguna Gardens Hotel Special Dinner with Fashion show and Entertainment. A charitable event for underprivileged children presented by Casting Office Lona and the Independent Progressive Group Formalwear/ Party Dress Required.

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Shopping in Naha

Kokusai Dori The English translation for Kokusai is “International” and Kokusai Dori is Okinawa’s most famous shopping street. It runs for many blocks between Route 29 at one end and the Ryubo Department store at the other end. It is … Continue reading

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Shopping Shintoshin Distsrict

10 years ago there was virtually nothing in the Shintoshin area. The land having been home to U.S. military housing that was razed and left vacant. When the land was returned to the original owners a stylish modern shopping district … Continue reading

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Byron Jones Intro to Ryukuan Music

Hello All, I will be contributing a series of entries on Okinawa; many of which have to do with Ryukyuan/Okinawan Music. Anyone familiar with music from Okinawa soon realizes that for such a small island, there sure is a wide … Continue reading

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Sonohyan-utaki Ishimon

Sonohyan-utaki Ishimon or the Sonohyan Utaki Stone Gate is what is left of the Sonohyan Utatki (sacred site). It was here that king prayed before departing Shuri castle. The utaki and much of the gate were destroyed during WW II. … Continue reading

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Shureimon Gate

Shureimon at the entrance of Shuri Castle Park is often used as the symbol of Okinawa. This gate was build during the reign on King Sho Shin in the 16th century.

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Tama Udun Royal Mausoleum

Tama Udun is the royal mausoleum of the Shuri kings of the second Sho dynasty, built in 1501 by King Sho Shin to house the remains of his father, King Sho En.

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Kerama, Tokashiki, Zamami Islands

The Keramas include the islands of Tokashiki, Zamami, Aka, and Geruma and a number of smaller uninhabited islands. The governing structure divide them among Tokashiki Village http://vill.tokashiki.okinawa.jp and Zamami Village http://vill.zamami.okinawa.jp, which also includes Aka and Geruma islands. The small … Continue reading

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Central Okinawa Itinerary

Central Okinawa is the area north of Naha and south of Onna and Kin villages. Attractions include the Okinawa Convention Center, Mihama American Village shopping area, Nakagusuku Castle, Nakamura House, Katsuren Castle, Southeast Botanical Gardens, the clubs and nightlife of  … Continue reading

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Northern Okinawa itinerary

Northern Okinawa itinerary. Okinawa north of the Yomitan Pennisula is sparsely inhabited compared to crowded Naha. Attractions include the beaches and resorts of Onna, Cape Manzamo, the city of Nago, Motobu pennisula with Ocean Expo Park and Churaumi Aquarium, and … Continue reading

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