Disover Okinawan Culture
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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