Sunday, February 25, 2007
Onna Coast
The Onna Coast lies on the East China Sea and stretches from Yomitan to Nago. This pristine and breathtaking stretch of coastline is home to the finest beach front resorts on mainland Okinawa.
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Onna Coast
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Cherry Blossoms in Yogi Park
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Cherry Blossoms in Yogi Park
At noon, Art returns from his morning karate class. I’ve been working on waxes all morning, the day is clear and sunny and. Art suggests that we ride our bicycles to Yogi Park to see the cherry blossoms. Early in February, the Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Yogi Park but unfortunately we were in the midst of getting settled and missed the festival.
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Walking in the Rain
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Walking in the Rain
The weather here certainly differs from one day to the next. It is almost a relief waking to gray skies and drizzle. John is sick and and needs time to recuperate and I need some time to create new jewelry designs. Art has been going to Karate on Tuesday and Thursday nights, but this morning he goes to a 9:30 A.M. class at a different dojo.
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9 World Heritage Sites
World Heritage Sites of the Ryukyu Kingdom
These 9 UNESCO designated World Heritage sites on Okinawa give us insight into the Ryukyuan civilization that prospered between the end of the 14th century to the end of the 18th century.
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Busena Marine Park
Busena Marine Park is located on the Busena Cape just south of Nago. The facility includes an underwater observatory and glass bottom boats.
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Okinawa Blogs
We have started a listing Okinawa related blogs in the Discussion forum section. If you are writing an Okinawa blog, let us know if you wish to be included.
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Hina Matsuri Girl’s Day Festival
March 3rd, the 3rd day of the 3rd month, is Hina Matsuri, also called Girl’s Day Fesitval or the Doll Festival. This event is celebrated privately with a display of dolls representing the royal court. Dolls are put on display up to several weeks before March third but are put away no later than March 4th.
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Cherry Blossoms in Yogi Park
Throughout February, cherry blossoms are blossoming in Yogi Park, Naha City.
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Okinawan Karate and Kobudo
Okinawa is known as the birthplace of Karate. While karate means "empty hand", kobudo is the practice of using classical weapons such as bo (staff), sai (short trident), tonfa (handled club), kama (sickle), and nunchaku.
Th lineage of Okinawa Karate includes a number of schools including Naha-te, Shuri-te, and Tomari-te and various styles including Shorin-ryu, Goju-ryu, and Uechi-ryu.
The Okinawa Karatedo Kobudo Support Center is the Okinawa based non-profit organization. They publish a monthly newsletter and are very helpful to people who want to visit Okinawa to train.
Okinawa.com has a list of karate web sites under the Links section.
If you have a web site about Okinawan Karate you can contact us to submit a link.
Photos of the 2007 22nd Okinawa Prefecture Karate Kobudo Enbu Taikai can be viewed in the Photo Gallery.
If you are visiting Okinawa to do karate training, you should visit the Shureido martial arts supply store in Naha. The equipment is expensive but it’s the best.
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Naha Antique Fair
March 29-31, 2007 Naha Antique fair held at the Naha City Civic Hall (Minkai Kan) 2nd floor next to Yogi Koen Park.
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