Monthly Archives: April 2008

Classical Okinawa Dance Videos

Videos of the joint performance of classical Okinawan dance with Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai and Kariyushi Kai. http://www.veoh.com/channels/2004Kariyushikai

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Takejiro Higa

I happened across the story of Takejiro Higa on the University of Hawaii web site. He was born in Hawaii of Okinawan ancestry, moved to Okinawa at 2 years of age and returned to Hawaii at 16. He witnessed the … Continue reading

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Critical Mass Bicycle ride

A friend sent this along: You may be interested to know that there is a "Critical Mass" bicycle ride here in Okinawa on Saturday 26th April at 5.00pm. It starts from the open area outside Naha Main Place in Shinto … Continue reading

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Photos from 1968

Earl B. submitted some photos from his stay on the island in 1968. They are available for viewing in the Okinawa.com photo gallery

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