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“Utarana, Udurana” 7th Worldwide Uchinānchu Festival Theme Song
The theme song for the 7th Worldwide Uchinānchu Festival has been chosen and it’s “Utarana, Udurana” an uptempo pop song by Green Note Coaster, a band from Okinawa. Now that the song has been chosen, it would be awesome to hear the other submissions too. Good luck to Green Note Coaster and we’ll definitely be…
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Anime “Deeji Meets Girl” Calls for Creators
The anime “Deeji Meets Girl” that takes place in Okinawa is calling for creators to submit a music video or illustration to match the vibe of the theme song by Kubo Aoi “Miracle“. The creator challenge runs until November 1st. The winning entires will be broadcast in Japan.
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November 1st is Luchu History & Culture Day
November 1st is designated as Luchu History and Culture Day (琉球歴史文化の日) and a special website has been created that has information on workshops and special contests. For the contest portion, the logo mark design has already been decided but there are three other contests that run until the end of the month (9/30 Uchinaa time):…
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Contest to Compose the Worldwide Uchinānchu Festival Theme Song
You have until August 13 (Okinawa time) to submit your theme song for the Worldwide Uchinānchu Festival next year. Visit their website’s page for the contest guidelines but one that stood out is that the theme song must have lyrics in Japanese so sadly no instrumentals. Here are the theme song contest details: In order…
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7th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival Logo & Slogan Contest
Showcase your creativity and earn fame and money by submitting a logo and/or a slogan for next year’s 7th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival! The application deadline is Friday, July 9, 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced in late August (subject to change). As the slogan can be emailed and multiple entries are being accepted, I’ll…
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2009 Grand Prize winning photo for the 27th Okinawan Festival goes to
Congratulations to Marc Orbito. His photo won HUOA’s Grand Prize for this year’s 27th Okinawan Festival. Marc’s photos from this year’s festival can be viewed on his Flickr 2009 Okinawan Festival set. (Via @thestuffguy.)
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On Our Way to 2000
Whoa. Back in the beginning of February we announced that we were just one shy of 1000 hits and it’s just about a month later and we’re getting close to 2000. We’re already “testing” out a promotion that hasn’t received much feedback (I guess you’re about to win yourself another CD Ray) yet so let’s…
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Karakui Giveaway #1
Not sure how this’ll turn out but it’s all in the name of Okinawan pop culture yeah? We’re happy to announce that we have an album from J-Pop band The Boom to give away. If you’ve been into J-Pop in say, the last 10 years or so, then The Boom may’ve been your initiation into…
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