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“Kuro-chan” Cooks Okinawan Food with Anne (YouTube)
This is back in April (yup, we’re still playing catch up!) but Kuroshima Yuina (“Chimudondon“) appeared on Anne’s YouTube channel where she was introduced as her friend “Kuro-chan”. Yuina and Anne cooked Okinawan food with vegetables sent from her father in Okinawa. If you’re not familiar with “Chimudondon” (which just finished airing this week), Yuina…
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Okinawa Web Drama “Akari no Akari ka.” Off to a Great Start
A new Okinawa web drama just completed its 2nd episode and it looks to be worth watching till the end (9 total episodes). “Akari no Akari ka.” (presented by the Okinawa soap brand SuiSavon) stars upcoming actress Sakihama Rico as Akari and she’s supported by an amazing cast of actors starting with Yamauchi Chigusa, Tanahara…
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NHK’s Morning Drama “Chimudondon” Starts Airing on 4/11
The countdown has begun since we’re days away from the 4/11 start of the much anticipated NHK morning drama “Chimudondon” that’s set in Okinawa (Yanbaru) and in Japan. After a long wait, we also know the musician that’s singing the drama’s theme song: Okinawa’s Miura Daichi and his song “Sansan” will be released on 4/11…
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14th Okinawa International Movie Festival 4/16 to 4/17
The 2022 Okinawa International Movie Festival (OIMF) is set for 4/16 to 4/17! Like last year, they’ll also be streaming a select number of films online but you’ll need to create a FANY ID (see their website for more details). The top film for this year’s festival is the documentary “Murasaki” (about the legendary rock…
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ORANGE RANGE’s Okinawa-Themed EP “OKNW.ep” Set for 2/23 Release
ORANGE RANGE is releasing an Okinawa-themed EP “OKNW.ep” on 2/23. The EP will feature 3 new songs (6 total tracks including instrumental versions) “Melody”, “Evergreen” (featured in the amazing film “Miracle City Koza”) and Fuirisoshinka” (described as an eisa song written for Chatan High School where most of their members are from). Needless to say…
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Netflix’s “The Future Diary” (Mirai Nikki)
If you’re into reality shows from Japan like “Terrace House”, you’ll want to check out Netflix’s new show “The Future Diary” (it’s called Mirai Nikki in Japanese but is not based on the manga/anime of the same title). Just as TH starred Shimabukuro Seina a model from Okinawa, TFD stars Nakasone Maai (19) a college…
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Ryukyu Culture Website
There aren’t many websites about Okinawa that’s available in English and this one is well-made. It’s the “Ryukyu Culture designated as Japan Heritage” website and it’s loaded with information. Okinawa Prefecture– once called the Ryukyu Kingdom –has formed its own unique culture. https://ryukyunihonisan.jp/en/
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Naha City’s Promo Video from 1991
Amongst the Naha City YouTube channel’s cat videos (looking for furever homes) and official government ones, is this promotional video from 1991 “Akemodoro Naha“. Lots of great footage from 30 years ago. h/t @siozamami
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Starbucks Been There Series for Okinawa
This is pretty cool. It was back in June that Starbucks created their special Okinawa chinsukou Frappuccino and now they are bringing out the Been There series. So the next time you stop by a Starbucks in Okinawa be sure to pick up a mug, stainless steel bottle, and/or a Starbucks card.
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Noovy’s MV for “Before We Die” Featuring Anly
This is an amazing song and collaboration between noovy and Anly. According to Anly, the band filmed their portion in Taiwan while Anly filmed hers in Okinawa so it’s like the sea is connecting the two 😍.
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