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Miura Daichi’s “Sansan” the Theme Song for “Chimudondon” ❤️
I hope everyone enjoyed the first week of “Chimudondon” as much as we have. While we wait for new episodes, we can now listen to the theme song in repeat as Miura Daichi’s “Sansan” has finally been released! The song is amazing and matches the show perfectly. An MV hasn’t been released for it yet…
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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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Kita no Akainku Shares 4 “Shinshun Minyou Kouhaku Uta Gassen”
One area where the language and culture of Ryukyu is being kept alive is in its performing arts through music and dance. One of the annual events to showcase the arts is the “Shinshun Minyou Kouhaku Uta Gassen” broadcasted by RBC (Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation). To celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary, Kita no Akainku is sharing…
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Higa Manami in Nexflix’s “Japan Sinks: People of Hope”
You can catch actress Higa Manami on the Netflix (in collaboration with TBS) drama “Japan Sinks: People of Hope” currently streaming with new episodes every week (started on 10/10). Manami plays the role of Amami Kaori who starts the series separated from her husband Amami Keishi (played by Oguri Shun who happens to be the…
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NHK’s 2022 Morning Drama “Chimudondon” Starts Filming
We’re really excited to see how Luchu and its people are portrayed in this upcoming drama from NHK called “Chimudondon” based on the life of Higa Nobuko. The heroine (pictured above) of the drama is played by Kuroshima Yuina and is set to air in the Spring 2022 TV season. And in case you’re wondering…
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Okinawan Heroes Gather for 2022
Ryujin Mabuyer. Acres. Bull Fighter Waido. Daichi Man. Ryuji Mabuyer, Acres, Bull Fighter Waido, Daichi Man. Ryuji Mabuyer, Acres — are you getting it? These are not separate shows. This is one show. And we are calling it “Okinawan Heroes“. For those who recognize the style of the quote. We ❤️ Steve Jobs.
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Anime Series “Deji Meets Girl”
Coming in October on MBS/TBS is the original short (as in 90-second episodes) anime series “Deeji Meets Girl” that takes place in Naha City. Set in Okinawa, it depicts the encounter between a girl and a boy and the mysterious event of a summer. https://dejimeetsgirl.okinawa Promo Video for “Deji Meets Girl”
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Higa Manami Stars in Fuji TV’s “My Fair Prince”
Actress Higa Manami has a starring role in Fuji TV’s new drama “My Fair Prince (Oshi no Oojisama)”. The drama also stars Watanabe Keisuke, Dean Fujioka, and Shiraishi Sei. There was an Uchinanchu connection with the first episode as voice actor Nakamura Shugo had a guest appearance.
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Okinawan Heroes YouTube Channel
Every Tuesday the Okinawan Heroes YouTube channel will release a new episode from their catalog. They’re currently releasing episodes of the Daichi Man series and are hoping to reach 1,000 subscribers. Please help them reach their goal! Okinawan Heroes
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“Ghosts Can’t Dance” Web Drama (YouTube)
Although the 6-episode web drama “Ghosts Can’t Dance (Yūrei wa Odorenai)” was uploaded to YouTube back in March, I finally finished watching it recently and it’s so good (lots of feels)! Anyone with an interest in Ryukyu culture (both pop and traditional) shouldn’t miss this. The web drama is produced by the Kariyushi Geinou Kouen…
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