June 2, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
Coral in Oura Bay in Nago city showed signs of spawning on May 30 at the construction site of a new military base meant to replace MCAS Futenma. Pink-colored eggs drifted in the water, creating a mysterious scene. The following photos show the scenes of spawning.
(English translation by T&CT and Sayaka Sakuma)
May 15, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
By Maki Nagamine
Mikito Ikehara, an indigo dye artist from Izumi, Motobu Town who handles the refining of Ryukyu indigo, has begun practicing a traditional dyeing process by using pots presumably made before the war.
Three...
April 13, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
Kazuo Minato, a 59- year-old animal photographer from Nishihara town, found a blue Okinawa Ishikawagaeru (Odorrana ishikawae) which he managed to capture in a close-range photo.
It is said that the species is Japan’s most beautiful...
March 25, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
An opening ceremony for Eisa Hall was held at Koza Music Town in Okinawa city on March 25, with many citizens attending the ceremony. The facility is expected to play a role as a comprehensive information hub...
March 11, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
On March 15, the 2017 World Ginozanchu Exchange Program Presentation was held at the Ginoza Village Public Hall where approximately 80 people gathered. Hibiki Yasutomi, 27, and Lania Shinzato Hinako, 22, who traveled...
March 14, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
On both March 11 and 12, a parent and child humpback whales were spotted swimming in Oura Bay.
Since the pair were not spotted on March 13, it seems that they moved onto the open ocean.
The pair were seen showing their backs above water...
February 25, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
By Shimizu Yuri
Eighty-three-year-old Sumi Uza of the Yuntanza-hanaui Industry Cooperative has woven four Yuntanza-hanaui long-sleeved kimono for her four granddaughters to celebrate their coming-of-age, starting with the eldest 15 years ago. In January,...
February 22, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
N’maharashi, the Ryukyuan traditional horse racing in which horses compete in beauty, speed, and running-rhythm categories, was held at the Okinawa Zoo & Museum in Goya, Okinawa city on February 11.
Twenty-six horses from...
February 23, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
In hopes of sending them as a token of his appreciation to those who have supported the cultural exchange, Okinawa Brazil Network Amigo Association President Akihiro Yonashiro, age 74, has been growing more than 200 pots of Ipe, or...
February 12, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
On February 24, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) will hold its first graduation ceremony since it opened in 2014. OIST has recently collaborated with the Yuntanza-hanaui Industry Cooperative...
February 15, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
As whale watching season reaches its peak, a family of humback whales was found swimming in the harbor near Tokashiki island for about four hours from 10:00 a.m. on February 14.
The family of whales was seen around Gusukujima and the Tokashiki...
Webcam(Kokusai Street)