Monthly Archives: March 2008

Spring Has Come to Okinawa

Spring Has Come to Okinawa Ryukyu spring arrives with a slight heaviness in the air. Forewarning of the overwhelming humidity felt in summer time. Small drops of perspiration escape from the edges of hair. In prelude to the devastating heat … Continue reading

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At Nakajin

Nakajin Castle (Nakijin-jo) ruins are in the Nago region of Okinawa. Many Uchinanchu go there to pray at shrines on the ruins site. I have visited there several times and have also prayed there. My visits inspired me to compose … Continue reading

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Vet to return to Okinawa after donating 200 photos

From Redding.com "Eighty-five-year-old Robert Rock recently donated more than 200 photographs documenting pre- and post-invasion Okinawa to a nonprofit historical research society there. He’s returning in May as an all-expense-paid honored guest." Heres the link: http://redding.com/news/2008/feb/08/vet-to-return-to-okinawa/ Unfortunately the photos don’t … Continue reading

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