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Okinawa Bus Map

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/02

Okinawa Bus Adventures

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These tips are by USMC Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac, July 2008 his explorations of the Bus System off the bases in Okinawa. He said, Exploring Okinawa by means of local public transportation is not difficult, but does require a basic knowledge of the procedure.

http://www.okinawa.usmc.mil/public%20affairs%20Info/Archive%20News%20Pages/2008/080703-bus.html

I recommend that you try out with short destinations for a couple of times and you’ll probably understand the Okinawan bus systems and you’ll build more confidence in taking a bus in Okinawa.

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Disover Okinawan Culture

Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/18

okinawa1okinawa-okinawatime1Okinawa’s subtropical paradise islands are located halfway between Kyushu and Taiwan.

The early history of Okinawa was a proud independent nation known as the Ryukyu Kingdom. The country continued to trade with china, and also opened trading links with Japan, Korea, and the East Indies. Its independence sparked the emergence of a distinctive culture, different from the Japanese mainland.

The legacy of that culture lives on today in historical sites and their remarkable architectural features. A number of these sites have been registered as UNESCO World Heritages. It also survives and flourishes in Okinawa’s special music, dance, and other performing arts in traditional dress, dietary habits, and much, much more.

Today more than ever, Okinawa’s uniquely appealing culture pulses with vitality.

Mr. James Knott a journalist takes a tour in Okinawa where he explores the entire island from north to south and learns about all the unique culture.

From the remote northernmost point of Hedo Misaki to the bustling traffic of Kokusai-Dori, no stone is left unturned.
Many different aspects of the culture are explored including the shisa dog, Okinawan bullfighting, musical traditions, the world’s largest tug-of-war, Wildlife, and family life.
These are great DVD’s for someone who wants to learn more about the life on the island of Okinawa or anyone who has strong ties to the island and wants to take a walk down memory lane.

Tour of Okinawa By AgileHProductions

Journalist; Mr. James Knott

Chapter List:
Part-1 Introduction
Part-2 Heading North
Part-3 Hedo Misaki
Part-4 Hiking Route 58
Part-5 Hentona to Ogimi
Part-6 Family in Nakijin
Part-7 Nakijin Castle and Village
Part-8 Ie-Jima
Part-9 The Jungles of Yonaha-Dake
Part-10 Ocean Expo Park
Part-11 Togyu – Bullfighting
Part-12 U.S. Military and Central Okinawa
Part-13 Katsuren Castle
Part-14 Naha
Part-15 Kokusai-Dori
Part-16 Musical Traditions
Part-17 World’s Largest Tug-of-War
Part-18 Heiwa-Dori and Makishi Public Market
Part-19 Shisa and Tsuboya Pottery
Part-20 Shuri Castle
Part-21 Shikinaen
Part-22 Tamaudun
Part-23 Sefa Utaki
Part-24 Gyokusendo Cave
Part-25 WW2 Peace Memorial

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Cherry blossoms (Sakura) in Okinawa

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/02/07

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Cherry blossoms in Okinawa – Jan-Feb, 2008 Festival

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The most well know nation’s earliest cherry blossoms festival is held during mid January to mid February in Okinawa.
By climbing up to the observatory, you can see the amazing beautiful emerald green ocean and the hot pink cherry blossoms together which is a breathtaking sight for visitors on valentines day.

sakura-maturiCherry Blossom: Sakura in Japanese
Festival: Matsuri

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The must sightsee the Sakura Matsuri spots are listed belows.

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Searching an old Japanese friend? 人探し

Posted by okinawatime on 2010/01/03

Are you searching for an old Japanese friend? I found this website that gives you all that tips you can use to find an old friend, “How to Search for People!!”. You may able to find an old friend. Good luck…

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August Events in Okinawa

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/08/04

August Events in Okinawa

  • Eisa Events in Okinawa

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How to make Jinbei and Yukata

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/07/27

How to make Jinbei (甚平)and Yukata(浴衣).

フリー甚平の型紙、浴衣の型紙、着物の型紙、手づくり.(製図)

Jinbei and Yukata are Japanese summer nightwears or pajamas. Many Japanese people also wear these in festival (Obon Festival and Eisa Festival).

See my kid’s picture below, when they are little we just got back from Okinawa and these Jinbei were gifts from my family. They are so happy to wear their Jinbei with Japanese animation characters and special Japanese footwear called a Gata for the first time. You can the wear Gata(下駄) with Jinbei and Yukata. (Little tips; there is another footwear called the Zouri(草履). The Zouri is for when you wear a Kimono(着物).)

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June 2009 Events

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/06/19

June 2009 Events Calendar for Okinawa, Japan by Mehae Plus

2009/06/27 The 32nd Zamami Yacht Race
Location; Ginowan Marina – Zamami Island
2009/06/28 Kadena Haarii
Location; Kadena Fishing Port(Kadena Town)
2009/06/28 The 10th Sabani Sailing Race
Location; Furuzamami Beach (Zamami Island) – Naha Port’s sea wall

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Cape Zanpa

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/19

zanpa misakiCape Zanpa 残波岬

Cape Zanpa point and Lighthouse are right next to Zanpa Park.  Zanpa Park and Cape Zanpa are located in Yomitan village and it’s one of costal Quasi-national Parks in Okinawa.

Capes precipitous cliff is 30 m down and length is 2km (1.24 miles) long.

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Zanpa Ufujishi Daiko

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/14

zanpa ufujishi daiko新垣千里さん頑張っていますね。 凄いですね彼女。

同じ学校に通っていた事を覚えています。

千里さんのご成功を祈っています。頑張って下さい。

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This Huge Shisha is located in Cape Zanpa Park

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/13

Huge Shisha in Cape Zanpa Yomitan village OkinawaThis huge Shisha is located in Cape Zanpa Park 残波岬公園, this Shisha called 残波大獅子(ざんぱウフジシ)[Zanpa Ufujishi] 7m High and this huge Shisha is must largest Shisha in Okinawa.

This is my home town Yomitan village. I used go there when I was little.

I was looking through my pictures and I found some interesting before and after pictures of the huge Shisha.

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スペースシャトル「アトランティス」Space Shuttle Atlantis

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/12

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沖縄のテイマでは無いのですが。私の住んでいる場所を紹介しますね。沖縄の皆さん、元気ですか。

昨日、家の外方からスペースシャトル「アトランティス」Shuttle Mission: STS-125 が観る事ができました。

スペースシャトルの写真を撮りました。

家の子はとてもワクワクしながらスペースシャトルを眺めていました。

私の家からケネディ宇宙センターは1時間以内でいけます。ココビーチは30分以内。オーランドは1時間以内。

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読谷山花織(ゆんたんざはなうい)Yuntanza Hanaui

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/11

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読谷山花織(ゆんたんざはなうい)
Yuntanza Hanaui

Author; かーりー Carly

読谷村座喜味の役所市の近くにある読谷山花織事業協同組合
で商品は販売しています。織工場は別に有りますが、基本的に
織手の方は自宅に機織を置いて、織物を作っています。

歴史
約600年前、ブータンより花織布が伝来。沖縄で独自に織ら
れるようになり、明治の中期に衰退幻の織物となるが、昭和3
9年に復活。

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ハイビスカス Hibiscus

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/10

母の日、Happy Mother’s Day.

昨日、ハイビスカスの写真を撮りました。

綺麗に撮れたので皆さんに紹介します。

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比地大滝

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/08

2009-05-07_141020 比地大滝 Hiji Hichi Ootaki ( Hiji Hichi Large Waterfall) Hiji fall.

Are you interested in hiking in the forest and enjoying nature at the Waterfall?

Then this is a great place to enjoy Okinawa nature.

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Discovery of huge ancient cities in the waters off of Okinawa

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/07

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japans-underwater-ruins

与那国島海底遺跡

Sunken city echoes Atlantis a Japanese researcher claims there are ruins of an ancient civilization under the Pacific Ocean.

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ミニミニ動物園 Mini Mini Zoo

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/05

mini-mini-zooズケラン養鶏場・ミニミニ動物園

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Zukeran Chicken Farm – Mini Mini Zoo

うるま市赤道(旧具志川市)に在るミニミニ動物園という所のポスターの写真です。

This is a poster for Mini Mini Zoo and is located in Akamichi, Uruma city (old Gushikawa city)

入場無料でアトラクションはないのですが、かめ5種類位、蛇 十種類位、ウサギ7種類位、ふくろう二種類位、孔雀、はと、 にわとり、あひる、ラマ、ワラビー、アルマジロ、オウム、い んこ、などなど結構動物充実しています。

Free of charge but no attraction, many fine animals living in Mini Mini Zoo and they are five varieties turtles, ten varieties snake, seven varieties rabbits,   two varieties owls, peafowl, pigeon, chicken, duck, llama, wallaby, armadillo, parrot, true parrot, and more.

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