Monthly Archives: April 2007

Ryukyu Fireworks Festival

April 14 Ryukyu Fireworks Festival, Ginowan City Tropical Beach by the Okinawa Convention Center

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Goya Champuru & Hiraya-chi

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 Goya Champuru & Hiraya-chi Narumi arrives at 11:00 A.M. for Art’s kanji lesson. She carries a bag of groceries and has her 7 year old son with her. We’re delighted that she has brought her son … Continue reading

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Oiwai Celebration

Monday, April 02, 2007 Oiwai Celebration We are invited to attend an oiwai (a celebration) for the birth of Rinta, Tadashi’s and Shoko’s new baby boy. This particular “oiwai” is to welcome a new baby and takes place when the … Continue reading

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The Good-boy Haircut

The Good-boy Haircut We will be in Okinawa another month, but much of that time will be spent on Ishigaki and Irimote Island so I need to do some shopping and take care of a few simple things like getting … Continue reading

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Friday Night in Shintoshin

Friday, March 30, 2007 Friday Night in Shintoshin It is Island weather tonight; nearly 80 degrees and my skin, comfortably damp from the humidity, feels hydrated and smooth. The evening is timeless and full of possibilities as we stroll towards … Continue reading

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Onigiri Rice Balls and Other Tidbits

Thursday, March 29, 2007 Onigiri Rice Balls and Other Tidbits Art has two Japanese lessons this week and on Wednesday after his second lesson, our new friend and tutor, Narumi offers to take us to a special Onigiri shop. Onigiri … Continue reading

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