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First Entotsugai Observed in Japan Discovered in Iriomote Island

First Entotsugai Observed in Japan Discovered in Iriomote Island

April 8, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Shugo Asato

 

The first entotsugai (giant shipworm) to be observed in Japan has been confirmed in Funauki Bay of Iriomote Island in Taketomi, Okinawa. The entotsugai is the longest bivalve in the world and forms a calcareous tube that is distinct from its shell. The tube can be longer than 1.5 meters. The shell and the soft body of the entotsugai are inside of the tube.

 

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“Obviously reporting,” Naha mayor criticizes solider pointing gun at Shimpo journalist

“Obviously reporting,” Naha mayor criticizes solider pointing gun at Shimpo journalist

April 7, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Sanenori Kinjo

 

 

During a regular press conference held on April 6, Naha City Mayor Mikiko Shiroma spoke on the incident in which a U.S. soldier pointed a gun at a Ryukyu Shimpo reporter positioned outside the base’s fence line...

77 years after compulsory mass-suicide in Tokashiki, descendants pray for peace and against war on behalf of victims

77 years after compulsory mass-suicide in Tokashiki, descendants pray for peace and against war on behalf of victims

March 29, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Sanemichi Kinjo

 

Tokashiki – March 28 marks the 77-year anniversary of the compulsory mass-suicide in Tokashiki, which took place during the Battle of Okinawa, and 40 people comprising residents of the village and descendants of the victims...

Ishigaki mayor stresses importance of Senkaku island survey as opposition voices protest

Ishigaki mayor stresses importance of Senkaku island survey as opposition voices protest

 

February 2, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Kenshiro Nishime

 

Ishigaki – Ishigaki mayor Yoshitaka Nakayama, who went to survey the Senkaku island chain on a boat with others including Tokai University professor Yoshihiko Yamada (marine affairs) on January 31, said...

Yambaru in Pink: Cherry Blossoms in Bloom

Yambaru in Pink: Cherry Blossoms in Bloom

January 26, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

At the Nakijin Castle Ruins in Nakijin, Yaedake in Motobu, and the Nago Castle Ruins in Nago, the Hikanzakura (Taiwan cherry) trees are in bloom. At Yaedake, the cherry blossom festival started on January 22. Sakuranomori Park at Yaedake...

Hospital staffing shortages lead to reduced COVID-19 capacity and limited emergency services

Hospital staffing shortages lead to reduced COVID-19 capacity and limited emergency services

January 14, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Takuya Kayo

 

On January 13, it was revealed that at 90 hospitals in Okinawa Prefecture, including major medical facilities, that accept COVID-19 patients, there are 989 healthcare workers absent from work. Although 648 hospital beds had...

Peace Memorial Statue undergoes “purification” cleaning for new year

Peace Memorial Statue undergoes

December 16, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Riko Higa

 

On December 15 at the Peace Memorial Hall in Mabuni, Itoman City, the Okinawa Peace Memorial Statue underwent “purification” in which it was cleared of dust. In an average year, about 30 people such as bus tour guides...

9,000-10,000-year-old bone fragments discovered in Okinawa thought to be missing link between Paleolithic and Kaizuka-era humans

9,000-10,000-year-old bone fragments discovered in Okinawa thought to be missing link between Paleolithic and Kaizuka-era humans

November 8, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

The Uruma Board of Education (BoE) announced November 8 that human remains dating back as far as 9,000-10,000 years was discovered at the Yabuchi Caves archeological site in Uruma. The remains appear to be skull fragments, are would be the oldest...

Okinawa Products Enterprise Corporation imports technology from Taiwan to build plant factory in Tomigusuku, will grow organic produce

Okinawa Products Enterprise Corporation imports technology from Taiwan to build plant factory in Tomigusuku, will grow organic produce

 

September 7, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Wu Li Jun

Okinawa Products Enterprise Corporation (OPEC, Naha, Tomoaki Haneji, president) has imported farming technology from Taiwan, and are continuing on constructing a plant factory in Tomigusuku. They are planning on getting it operational...

Ministry of Defense adds 10 installations in Okinawa to the drone no-fly zone list

Ministry of Defense adds 10 installations in Okinawa to the drone no-fly zone list

August 10, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

Tokyo – The Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced August 6 that they were adding three Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) installations and seven U.S. military installations such as the U.S. Naha Military Port and JSDF Camp Naha to the list of locations that restricts...

After Okinawa and Amami made the World Natural Heritage List, Governor Tamaki affirms they need to “Make it last 1,000 years”

After Okinawa and Amami made the World Natural Heritage List, Governor Tamaki affirms they need to “Make it last 1,000 years”

July 27, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

The Okinawa Prefectural Office held a “World Natural Heritage List Recognition Watch Party” on July 26, to watch the moment when Okinawa and Amami would be officially recognized as a World Natural Heritage site, with Governor Tamaki among others...