Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/02
Okinawa Bus Adventures
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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Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/18
Okinawa’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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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/03/28
Okinawa Togyu 沖縄闘牛 Bullfighting
In Okinawa, there is Togyu (闘牛) bullfighting. Unlike Spanish bullfighting, which pits the bull against an armed man, Togyu in Okinawa they let two bulls fight it out with a man “coaching” each bull. It involves two bulls starting by locking horns. They push and butt each other in a contest of strength until one retreats or turns away, the other bull then being declared the winner. The men in the ring with them are their coaches, they help them fight but also help keep them apart when the fight is over.
The third game：Explosive advancement(Red ribbon rolled in tail) vs Panda
第三試合 爆進(紅) vs 手々青年団パンダ(白)
宜野湾激戦大闘牛大会 平成20年3月16日(日) うるま市石川多目的ドーム
Fierce battle of Ginowan big bullfight rally March 16, 2008(Sunday) at Ishikawa multipurpose dome in Uruma City
The most popular Togyu (闘牛) bullfights of the year take place in May and November, during the spring and the fall.
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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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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/08/04
Posted in Okinawa time 沖縄タイム, Okinawan Culture | Tagged: Okinawa, Okinawa Culture, 沖縄の島, 沖縄文化, 沖縄, Okinawa Island, Okinawan Music, Okinawa Dance, okinawatime, Travel, okinawa time, 沖縄 タイム, Okinawan Culture, エイサー, Eisa-, Festival, 沖縄タイム, おきなわタイム （okinawatime, Japan, events, event | Leave a Comment »
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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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/06/19
Posted in June Events in Okinawa | Tagged: おきなわ, おきなわタイム （okinawatime, Okinawa, okinawa events, Okinawa Festival, Okinawa Japan, okinawa time, okinawatime, Tour of Okinawa, Travel, 沖縄, 沖縄 タイム, 沖縄の島, 沖縄タイム | Leave a Comment »
Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/19
Cape 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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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/14
Posted in 沖縄人 | Tagged: おきなわ, 読谷, Okinawa, Zanpa, zanpa ufujishi daiko, 大獅子, 太鼓, 残波, 沖縄, 沖縄 タイム, 沖縄タイム | Leave a Comment »
Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/13
This 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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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/12
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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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/11
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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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/08
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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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/07
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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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/05
ズケラン養鶏場・ミニミニ動物園
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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