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Crossing Cats: Enamel Pins! (Kickstarter)
Less than a week to go to help back artist Nami Oshiro’s Kickstarter project “Crossing Cats: Enamel Pins!“. As the name of the Kickstarter hints at, the enamel pins are inspired by our favorite game Animal Crossing! Here’s an excerpt about the project: Hello! I’m Nami, and I design cat pins. I’ve spent the past…
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Himeyuri and Hawaii Exhibit Opens
The special exhibition “Himeyuri and Hawaii” had its opening on 10/1 and will run into 2/27. The exhibition is in two parts: “Himeyuri and the Battle of Okinawa” and “Himeyuri and Hawaii” and is available online in English and in Japanese. Having visited the Peace Museum in the past and learning about the horrific events,…
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Amawari Park Historical and Cultural Facility to Open on 10/14
Its opening was postponed due to the pandemic but now the Amawari Park is ready to open on October 14! To celebrate the opening, admission will be free until the end of this year and will be ¥600 for adults and ¥400 for children thereafter. The facility will allow one to experience the history of…
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Ryūkyū Fue Kenkyūjo 2021 Online Concert on 10/24
Due to the pandemic, the Ryūkyū Fue Kenkyūjo will be holding their concert online on YouTube for free this year. Also called Ryūteki, the Ryūkyū fue (flute) is a beautiful instrument and although it’s an accompaniment instrument in classical music, it will be interesting to see how it’s performed for this concert. The concert will…
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Mitzi Carter’s Yuntaku with Awich on 10/11
Mitzi Carter is going to do a yuntaku with rapper Awich! She just kicked off her Queendom Tour 2021 so this must be an exciting time for her. Save the date-Oct 11th (Indigenous People’s Day): Film screening of First Language and panel discussion + my short yuntaku (chat) with the one and only @Awich098 on…
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Okinawa: Authors in Conversation (YouTube)
If you missed the livestream for the “Authors in Conversation: Akemi Johnson & Elizabeth Miki Brina“, there’s now an archive version for VOD! Mariko Middleton (Ichariba Choodee podcast) did a great job in moderating the conversation. We will take a brief dive into the elements surrounding this incredible unique land, people, and culture through the…
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The Power of Okinawa – 20th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe that the book The Power of Okinawa: Roots Music from the Ryukyus is already celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. For it … The Power of Okinawa – 20th Anniversary
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SARABANDGE’s “Okinawan Trance Music”
Okinawan trance music?! Originally released in 1998 but now making its way to online music services is SARABANDGE’s album “Okinawan Trance Music”. The album has a mix of Uchinaa folk music and originals. I can imagine hitting play and having the album run in the background.
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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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Miss Okinawa YouTube Channel Premieres a Video Entirely in Uchinaaguchi
Up till now, the Miss Okinawa YouTube channel focused primarily on places to eat and visit while in Okinawa (which happens to be the main part of their job) but they recently released a video entirely in Uchinaaguchi and in 4K! (Yes, they as most other Uchinaa YouTubers still use Okinawa Hougen instead of Uchinaaguchi.…
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