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Okinawan Jewelry Brands

Posted on June 11, 2012 by oceanpears

Isetan Department Store is a major landmark in Shinjuku and known as one of the prime department stores in Japan (if not Asia) in high fashion. With that said, I look forward to the success of TILLA-EARTH, a jewelry brand … Continue reading →

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OKINAWA ART in NY Exhibition

Posted on June 7, 2012 by oceanpears

The Nippon Gallery in New York will hold “Okinawa Art in NY” Exhibition from June 20 – July 27th, 2012. Artists include renowned Seikichi Tamanaha (painting), Yoshiharu Higa (photography), Michiko Uehara (weaving), and other Okinawan artists living abroad. There hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Ryukyu Golden Kings wins Japan-BJ League

Posted on May 23, 2012 by oceanpears

Drawing audiences totaling 9402 people, Basketball Japan League (known as the BJ League) playoff finals took place on the 20th at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo. Ryukyu Golden Kings (Okinawa) defeated Higashi-Mikawa Phoenix (Hamamatsu) 89 – 73. This is the … Continue reading →

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Tree Project – A message about biodiversity through art

Posted on May 9, 2012 by oceanpears

Last year in early November, environmental artists Tim Collins and Reiko Goto were invited to the Ryukyu University to run a workshop on how art can visually express the importance of biodiversity. Traditionally, Okinawans have worshiped nature. Holy grounds known … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms in Okinawa

Posted on April 24, 2012 by oceanpears

Hanami (literary meaning “flower viewing”) is one of the most popular Japanese traditional customs practiced, starting when cherry blossoms bloom in March or April. People come together to sit under the cherry blossoms trees, have picnics, and get a little … Continue reading →

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Kin-Cho(金城町), the Taco Rice Town

Posted on April 11, 2012 by oceanpears

Kin-cho Town has delcared itself as the official “Taco Rice Town.” Taco rice, symbolic of Okinawa’s champuru culture, was created in 1984 at Parlor Senri, just outside of Camp Hansen. Popular among American Marines and locals, taco rice became part … Continue reading →

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unmei no hito

Posted on March 18, 2012 by oceanpears

The drama, based on Toyoko Yamazaki’s novel, illustrates the fate of journalist Ryota Yuminari as he unfolds the truth behind the revision of Okinawa. For more information, visit Tokyo Broadcasting System Television’s official website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/eng/nowshowing/index.html In the last episode (which … Continue reading →

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Made in Okinawa

Posted on March 7, 2012 by oceanpears

I have been browsing to find out about the Okinawan fashion scene lately, and I came across this website: madeinokinawa.com They are a group of creators, not limited to fashion but music and art as well, that embrace traditional techniques, … Continue reading →

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Toufuyou

Posted on February 5, 2012 by oceanpears

For those with daring taste buds, toufuyou is a must-eat cuisine only loyal families ate during the Ryukyu Kingdom era. Fermented with jiuqu, moascus purpureus, and awamori, toufuyou is a reddish tofu delicacy, rich like urchin meat (meaning it’s creamy … Continue reading →

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Okinawa International Asia Music Festival 2012

Posted on January 27, 2012 by oceanpears

March 16th (Fri), 17th (Sat), 18th (Sun) 2012. Includes live concerts and conference about music and social media. Participating musicians include: Diamantes, Chitose Hajime, Misako Koja, Hidekatsu, Wei Wei Wuu, Marty Friedman, and [how lovely], Ryujin Mabuyer. For more information, … Continue reading →

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