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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/01/17
“Wonder Okinawa“ This is a great website created by Okinawa Prefecture (Okinawa Government)
They put a lot of time and effort presenting Okinawa’s history and culture. They also have valuable sources for tourist and much more. I have listed all the contents below with links to each site. Each site is magnificently filled with information, lots of images, music, and movies that you can’t get anywhere else and they are translated in English and in Japanese.
I am very pleased of their excellent work and I have enjoyed learning more about Okinawa and I am more educated in my heritage. I just can’t wait until my next visit to Okinawa!
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Posted in Okinawa, Okinawa (沖縄県), Okinawa History, Okinawa Introduction, Okinawa Travel & Events, Okinawa time 沖縄タイム, Okinawan Culture, Okinawan Festivals & Entertainments, Time in Okinawa | Tagged: Tour of Okinawa, Okinawa, Okinawa Culture, Okinawa Japan, Okinawa History, おきなわ, 沖縄, Okinawa Island, Okinawa Karate, Music, Food 食品, Travel, okinawa time, 沖縄 タイム, Entertainments, Okinawa Prefecture, Karate, Ryukyu Kingdom, Lion-dog, Okinawan pottery, Okinawan art, Art, Dunce, Okinawan spirits, Wonder Okinawa, Asia, resort | 2 Comments »
Posted by okinawatime on 2009/01/17
“Wonder Okinawa“ This is a great website created by Okinawa Prefecture (Okinawa Government)
They put a lot of time and effort presenting Okinawa’s history and culture. They also have valuable sources for tourist and much more. I have listed all the contents below with links to each site. Each site is magnificently filled with information, lots of images, music, and movies that you can’t get anywhere else and they are translated in English and in Japanese.
I am very pleased of their excellent work and I have enjoyed learning more about Okinawa and I am more educated in my heritage. I just can’t wait until my next visit to Okinawa!
Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Okinawa, Okinawa (沖縄県), Okinawa History, Okinawa Introduction, Okinawa Travel & Events, Okinawa time 沖縄タイム, Okinawan Culture, Okinawan Festivals & Entertainments, Time in Okinawa | Tagged: Tour of Okinawa, Okinawa, Okinawa Culture, Okinawa Japan, Okinawa History, おきなわ, 沖縄, Okinawa Island, Okinawa Karate, Music, Food 食品, Travel, okinawa time, 沖縄 タイム, Entertainments, Okinawa Prefecture, Karate, Ryukyu Kingdom, Lion-dog, Okinawan pottery, Okinawan art, Art, Dunce, Okinawan spirits, Wonder Okinawa, Asia, resort | 1 Comment »
Posted by okinawatime on 2009/01/12
Posted in Okinawa, Okinawa Introduction, Okinawa Time (おきなわタイム), Time in Okinawa, 沖縄人 | Tagged: Okinawa, Time in Okinawa, Okinawan Music, Okinawan Dance (Ryukyuan Dance), okinawatime, 沖縄 タイム, 花やから, Okinawan folk dance, 沖縄タイム, おきなわタイム （okinawatime | Leave a Comment »
Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/21
World War 2 - Okinawa April 1, 1945
Okinawa first felt the effects of the war in 1944, and on April 1, 1945, the U.S. invaded the islands.
The Battle of Okinawa was Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19
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Chapter List: Part-25 WW2 Peace Memorial
Posted in Okinawa Introduction | Tagged: Tour of Okinawa, Okinawa Japan, Okinawa History, おきなわ, 沖縄の島, 沖縄文化, WW2 Peace Memorial, Okinawa WW2, ww2, ひめゆりの塔, Himeyuri tower | Leave a Comment »
Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19
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Chapter List: Part-22 Tamaudun
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Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19
Discover Okinawa Culture
Chapter List: Part-20 Shuri Castle
Shuri Castle – or Shuri-jo – is the largest castle in Okinawa. It was once the center of the Ryukyu kingdom and has been Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Okinawa Introduction | Tagged: Tour of Okinawa, Okinawa Culture, Okinawa Japan, Okinawa History, おきなわ, 沖縄の島, 沖縄文化, Okinawa Island, Shuri Castle | 1 Comment »
Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19
Discover Okinawa Culture
Chapter List: Part-20 Shuri Castle
Shuri Castle – or Shuri-jo – is the largest castle in Okinawa. It was once the center of the Ryukyu kingdom and has been Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Okinawa Introduction | Tagged: Tour of Okinawa, Okinawa Culture, Okinawa Japan, Okinawa History, おきなわ, 沖縄の島, 沖縄文化, Okinawa Island, Shuri Castle | 1 Comment »
Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19
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Chapter List: Part-19 Shi-Sa Dog and Tsuboya Pottery
Tsuboya Pottery District is the home of Okinawa’s pottery makers. Learn about the Chinese-influenced history of this district and the significance of it’s most Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Okinawa Introduction | Tagged: Tour of Okinawa, Okinawa Culture, Shisa Dog, Okinawa Japan, Okinawa History, おきなわ, 沖縄の島, 沖縄文化 | 1 Comment »
Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19
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Chapter List: Part-18 Heiwa Dori and Makishi Public Market
Shopping on Heiwa-Dori is a great way to take in Okinawan life. The tastes of the people are revealed with what is on sale in this maze of Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19
Discover Okinawa Culture
Chapter List: Part-17 Naha Tsunahiki is World’s Largest Tug-of-War
Posted in Okinawa Introduction | Tagged: Tour of Okinawa, Okinawa Culture, Okinawa Japan, Okinawa History, おきなわ, 沖縄の島, 沖縄文化, Tug of War, Naha Tsunahiki | Leave a Comment »
