Monthly Archives: November 2011

Begin Concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil

To celebrate the 85th year of the Brazil Okinawa-Kenjinkai, the Kenjinkai and the Okinawan Cultural Center of Brazil cosponsored a live concert of Begin, one of the most popular Okinawan band hailing from Ishigaki Island. http://www.saopauloshimbun.com/index.php/conteudo/show/id/6427/cat/105 http://www.beginbrasil.com.br/index.php

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Effective Microorganisms

The Bangkok Post featured an article about Effective Microorganism balls, known as EM balls, sent to Thailand to ease flood disaster on November 14th. http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/266116/building-a-better-ball Question: Who developed EM balls?

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Want to make a few bucks? Catch the Taiwan Sujio!

The Taiwan Sujio, or the beauty rat snake, is yellow-ish oliver colored with small and cute, black eyes (some people even keep them as pets). They’re not poisonous but considered  as dangerous alien species because they feed on birds and … Continue reading

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Tour de Okinawa 2011

For all the cyclists out there, an exciting event will take place this weekend (November 12th and 13th) in Nago City. Tour de Okinawa, consisting of Citizen Road Race, Citizen Touring, and International Road Race, will not be your average … Continue reading

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A Pair For A Foot Project in Okinawa

Do you know about this program? This program will help out the coastal shorelines of Okinawa and the Amami Islands. Makes me want to buy a pair! Click here for more information: http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=11548

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The 14th Annual Japanese Coral Reef Society Conference

Since its commencement in 1997, The Japanese Coral Reef Society held conferences to discuss the problems and the future of coral reef preservation. On Novvember 4th through 6th, The 14th Annual Conference was held in Naha City which approximately 300 … Continue reading

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Okinawa Fire Fighters Calendar Project

Firefighters in Okinawa gather, shirtless, showing off their chiseled muscles. This is not only to attract females across Japan, but it is for a good cause also. The Okinawa Fire Fighters Calendar Project started 2 years ago after American Firefighters, … Continue reading

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Largest “Habu” captured

Habu, or the yellow spotted pit viper, is native to Okinawa and Amami Islands. On average, they are about 1.3 meters (approx. 4.265 ft) long, which already big enough. However, on October 12th, 2011, a man driving his car in … Continue reading

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Tsuboya Yachimun Street Festival 2011

The 7th annual Tsuboya Yachimun Street Festival will be held from November 3rd (Thurs) ~ November 6th (Sun), 2011. Free pottery experience (lathe only) from 11:00 ~ 12:30 and 14:00 ~ 16:00 at Ikutouen (costs 1000 yen for firing), free … Continue reading

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