Author Archives: artbobo

contemporary Okinawan architecture

Posted on July 7, 2007 by artbobo

Traditional Okinawa houses are charming and connect to the human spirit. However most of the postwar construction is pretty appalling. I recently talked talked to the publisher of Okinawa ni Sumu (Living in Okinawa) magazine. His current issue has a … Continue reading →

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25th Peaceful Love Rock Festival 2007

Posted on July 1, 2007 by artbobo

July 7-8 Okinawa’s biggest rock festival held at the outdoor Field Stage of Okinawa City featuring more than 20 bands.  More info at  http://www.ocvb.or.jp/card/en/0140000159.html

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Ie-Jima Sound Jamboree 2007

Posted on July 1, 2007 by artbobo

Festival of contemporary Japanese musicians and fireworks. July 14 Saturday Tickets 3500 yen Ferries from Tomari Port or Motobu.

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History content from Byron Jones

Posted on June 29, 2007 by artbobo

Byron Jones has been adding articles to the Research/History section of this web site including articles on Seefa Utaki, Ryukyuan Creation legends, and various Okinawan kings.

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New Okinawa Links

Posted on June 4, 2007 by artbobo

Recent additions to our link sections Chris Wilson http://www.travel67.com I am a photographer and travel writer based in Okinawa. Chuck Freedman http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/album90?page=1 http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/album94?page=1 Pictures of kayaking on Okinawa Alberto-San Maldonado http://www.myspace.com/okinaha07 Greetings from Kuwait, My hometown is San Diego, California … Continue reading →

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Jake Shimabukuro

Posted on May 7, 2007 by artbobo

From time to time a musician changes the existing paradigm for an instrument or style of music. Jake Shimabukuro is an American of Okinawan ancestry. Listen to this ukelele virtuoso on youtube. His website is http://www.jakeshimabukuro.com/

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Early life

Posted on April 20, 2007 by artbobo

This section will be about Mizuho’s early life.

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Sgt. Mizuho Mishima Bobroskie

Posted on April 19, 2007 by artbobo

He was born on December 30th, 1938 in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. In 1950, his monterh, Wako married an American soldier. His last name was changed to Bobroskie. In 1958, he graduated from Naha High School in Okinawa, Japan. … Continue reading →

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May 3-5 Naha Hari Dragon Boat Races

Posted on April 4, 2007 by artbobo

May 3-5 Naha Hari Dragon Boat Races

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Ie Jima Lily Festival

Posted on April 4, 2007 by artbobo

April 21- May 6 Ie Jima Lily Festival

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