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Okinawa Goya Project 2011

Posted on December 8, 2011 by oceanpears

Kevin Maher, U.S. diplomat and former Director of Japanese Affairs, made discriminatory remarks towards the Okinawan people, stating that they are too lazy [to make goya] and accusing them of manipulation and distortion. With that said, this angered many Okinawans, … Continue reading →

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DOR39

Posted on December 8, 2011 by oceanpears

http://dor39.jp/ Founded as a part of Discover Okinawa Promotion Project for Island Tourism, DOR39 collects and displays photos, videos, and other media from voluntary participants with the purpose of sharing their island experiences and bringing more visitors to 39 islands … Continue reading →

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Ocean Love Love Festival 2011

Posted on December 8, 2011 by oceanpears

Beach clean up creates a work of art. For more information, here’s an article from the Ryukyu Shimpo in English: http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/2011/12/07/4003/

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Kumiodori, UNESCO Intangible Heritage

Posted on December 8, 2011 by oceanpears

Kumiodori is a blended arrangement of Nou, Kyogen, and Odorinembutsu performing arts, listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010. A theatrical performance including Ryukyu music, dancing, and acting, its themes are often of poetic justice.

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Samurai Champloo: Mugen and music

Posted on December 8, 2011 by oceanpears

For anime fans familiar with Shinichiro Watanabe’s works will perhaps be able to list his renowned works very quickly: Cowboy Bebop, Eureka Seven, Star Driver, and of course, Samurai Champloo, an anime series aired in 2004.

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“Edonobori” documentary wins an award

Posted on December 2, 2011 by oceanpears

“Edonobori – The Spirit of Ryukyu –” won the Social Communications Prize at Japan International Short Film Festival, also known as the Eibunren Award run by Japan Association of Audiovisual Producers Inc annually. http://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/article/2011-12-01_26729/ (in Japanese)

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Books and Music on Okinawa

Posted on December 1, 2011 by oceanpears

Selected books and music on Okinawa from the Okinawa Peace Network of Los Angeles website: http://www.uchinanchu.org/resources/bibliography.htm Includes: Norma Fields’ In the Realm of a Dying Emperor/Japan at Century’s End, Tomiko Higa and Dorothy Britton’s The Girl with the White Flag, … Continue reading →

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Asian ingredients x Okinawan cuisines

Posted on December 1, 2011 by oceanpears

Okinawa International Aerial Logistics Hub brings you Okianwan – Asian fusion cuisine recipes: http://okinawahub.com/en/cm/ Includes Asian Fishermen’s Champuru Pot (Okinawa x Shanghai x China); Chapuru with Okinawan Tofu, Beef, and Kimchi (Okinawa x Korea); Sweet and Sour Champuru Double-Lined Fusilier … Continue reading →

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Fukushima and Okinawa

Posted on December 1, 2011 by oceanpears

An interesting article from Japan focus: http://japanfocus.org/-Satoko-NORIMATSU/3651 Please comment at the end of the article

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Okinawan Recipes from Ryukyu Shimpo

Posted on November 28, 2011 by oceanpears

In collaboration with Q.P. Corporation ( a popular Japanese mayonnaise brand), Ryukyu Shimpo lists original Okinawan recipes that use shima yasai (Okinawan vegetables). To learn how to make delicious meals using papaya, goya, naaberaa, taanmun, hanmada, or winter melons, click … Continue reading →

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