Archive for September, 2018

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US soldier from Kadena invades Yomitan home and threatens homeowner’s daughters

 

September 20, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On September 7 around 10:30 p.m. in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, a U.S. soldier committed a home invasion.

It came to light on September 19 that at the time of invasion, only the daughters of the man who owns the house were home, a second-year high schooler and a 5-month old child.

The soldier who came in threatened the young woman, who was holding her little sister, that he would kill her.

She escaped out the...

 

Okinawan white sake intended for Chinese to be sold starting next month

Okinawan white sake intended for Chinese to be sold starting next month

 

September 20, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On September 19, Binkou HD, Mizuhoshuzo, and Nanto Liquor announced the completion of “Ohkoku Gongjiu (Kingdom Sake),” a new Okinawan white sake that uses raw liquor from Awamori (strong Okinawan liquor). It is intended for exportation...

Group that disseminated Henoko statement worldwide receives Ikemiyagushiku Shui Award

Group that disseminated Henoko statement worldwide receives Ikemiyagushiku Shui Award

 

September 16, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On September 15, the Ryukyu Shimpo presented the Ikemiyagushiku Shui Award to the group that gathered signatures of 103 international scholars and activists onto an international statement in opposition to the Futenma replacement...

“If I was able to get closer to fans, I am happy.” Namie Amuro retires

“If I was able to get closer to fans, I am happy.” Namie Amuro retires

 

September 17, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Okinawa-born singer Namie Amuro, 40, retired on September 16. In the mid-90’s, Amuro sparked the fashion phenomenon known as “Amura” on the streets of Japan, and after marrying and having a child at age 20, continued to captivate...

Initial life sentence upheld and appeal dismissed for U.S. military base worked convicted of rape and murder in Okinawa

Initial life sentence upheld and appeal dismissed for U.S. military base worked convicted of rape and murder in Okinawa

 

September 20, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo Digital Edition

 

In the case of the 20-year-old woman who was killed in April...

Madama-michi Road from 16th century excavated around Shurei gate

Madama-michi Road from 16th century excavated around Shurei gate

 

September 6, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Stones from Madama-michi Road, a stone-paved road constructed in the 1500s during Ryukyuan Kingdom era was excavated on the grounds of Shuri Castle in Kinjo town, Shuri in Naha city.

The stones were located nearby the Shurei...

Shuri Castle selects new “King” and “Queen”: Hiroyuki Kamiyama and Iroha Nagamine

Shuri Castle selects new “King” and “Queen”: Hiroyuki Kamiyama and Iroha Nagamine

 

September 24, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

 

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Rare stalagmite found in Nagashima caves in Henoko

Rare stalagmite found in Nagashima caves in Henoko

 

September 20, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Experts who investigated the Nagashima caves located off Cape Henoko, Nago City found something they are tentatively calling a “consolidated stone tower.”

These studies found that calcareous sediment congealed to form a...

Nationwide demonstrations simultaneously call for Japan to share Okinawa’s base burden

Nationwide demonstrations simultaneously call for Japan to share Okinawa’s base burden

 

September 24, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On September 23, there were simultaneous actions throughout Japan as part of a movement calling for U.S. military bases to be withdrawn from Okinawa.

Members of the Okinawa Base Withdrawal Association’s Tokyo Network...

600 people celebrate Okinawa Plaza opening in Hawaii

600 people celebrate Okinawa Plaza opening in Hawaii

 

September 5, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

A commercial facility called Okinawa Plaza opened in Waipahu, Hawaii, as a new base for Okinawa-related acctivities.

The opening ceremony was held on September 3.

The plaza is located next to the Hawaii Okinawa Center,...

Okinawa, Taiwan, and South Korea to work together to promote cruises

Okinawa, Taiwan, and South Korea to work together to promote cruises

 

September 4, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On August 29, the Okinawa Prefectural Government (OPG), Keelung Port of Taiwan, and the Jeju Special Self-Government Province of South Korea concluded a memorandum regarding cruise promotions. The three parties will cooperate to take...