OIST awards its first doctorates to 14 scholars
February 25, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
Onna – The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University...
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Uezu from Urasoe wins chance to compete in International Public Speaking Competition in London
February 21, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
On February 3, a preliminary round of the “International Public Speaking Competition 2018” sponsored by the English-Speaking Union was held in Tokyo. Marino Uezu from Urasoe City (a freshman at Ochanomizu University) won this round.
As a representative of Japan, she will participate in the world event held in London starting on May 14.
Uezu said, “I will practice and practice so I do...
Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education requests the suspension of flight above schools
February 16, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
On February 15, Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent Shojin Heshiki met with Ministry of Defense Okinawa Defense Bureau (OBD) Director Kouichiro Nakajima. Superintendent Heshiki verbally requested for...
Okisho HS enters an agreement with four U.S. universities
November 26, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On November 24, Okinawa Okisho High School in Naha City announced that it entered an agreement for enrollment by recommendation with four U.S. universities.
Okinawa Okisho High School Vice Chairman Masaichiro Nashiro and NPO...
University of the Ryukyus announces policy not to engage in military research
October 25, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On October 24, the University of the Ryukyus (President: Hajime Oshiro) announced its “Basic Policy Regarding Military Security Research,” which sets forth the university’s stance that it will not engage in research with the direct...
Harvard University to give lectures at OIST starting next January
September 22, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On September 19, Global Education Harvard Medical School Executive Director Robin J.
Wheatley and nonprofit corporation Okinawa Asia Clinical Investigation Synergy (OACIS) Vice President Kenji Murata met with Governor Takeshi...
International exchange via Skype between Konan Junior High and Okinawans in Argentina
August 17, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo Digital Edition
On August 17, 10 students who take part in international exchange for their integrated studies course at Konan Junior High School interacted with an Okinawan Prefecture Association in Argentina via Skype, an Internet-based video teleconferencing...
Nishihara SHS Marching Band wins the top award in Netherlands’ international music contest
August 1, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
Nishihara Senior High School Marching Band won the top international award in the marching and show band categories of the WMC (world music contest) Kerkrade, which is held in the Netherlands once every four years.
Nishihara received the best international...
Kazufumi gives a lecture at Ryukyu University about producing Okinawan Kuruchi and avoiding war
July 7, 2017 by Ryukyu Shimpo
The 93rd Ryukyu University 21st Century Forum was held June 29 at the Ryukyu University Law School in Nishihara. The forum featured musician Kazufumi Miyazawa, who lectured on the topic of, “The future of our island – Kuruchi, uta, and sanshin.” Miyazawa...
Okinawa is the “treasure trove” for discovering prehistoric human remains
May 20, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
Human remains from the Old Stone Age or Japan’s Paleolithic era, which is more than 16,000 years ago, have been found at 10 different ruins within Okinawa. In Japan, there are more than 10,000 ruins from the Old Stone Age. Despite that, discovering human remains...
Nago’s GODAC reveals severe garbage problem in the deep sea, with a mannequin and sandals found at a depth of 6000 meters
April 4, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
The International Ocean Environment Information Center (GODAC) located in Toyohara, Nago, released on April 3 a database including images and footage of deep-sea garbage (debris) in Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on its internet site.
The GODAC...
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