Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living Foundation, speaks of inner peace in Nagagusuku
April 13, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
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Okinawa’s Prefectural Bird and Prefectural Flower make a joint appearance in Kunigami
May 16, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
Kunigami – A Noguchigera (Okinawa woodpecker) bird, which is both an endangered species and designated as a national special natural treasure, was photographed drinking from a deigo flower in Kunigami by photographer Hiroaki Yamashiro of Haebaru on May 15. The Noguchigera is Okinawa’s official bird, and the deigo is the official flower. The Noguchigera is an endemic species that only inhabits Yanbaru in northern Honshima.
The Kunigami forest is approaching...
Aya Arashiro, “Mother of Okinawa,” has been looking after local foreign exchange students for over 20 years
March 28, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
At the graduation and completion ceremony at the National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College in Nago on March 18, Aya Arashiro, 70, who runs the dining bar “Aya” in Nago, watched over two foreign exchange students. Arashiro has been supporting foreign...
Ogami Island, just 4 km from Miyako Island, a mysterious place protecting tradition
February 27, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
(Story: Masaki Umeda; Photos: Futoshi Hanashiro, Masatoshi Moromizato)
Ogami Island is located around four kilometers northeast of Miyako Island. It is known as the “Island of Prayer,” best represented by the secret ritual Uyagan. The only of Miyako...
Ryukyu Dyansty era ritual Momoso-omonomairi re-enacted at Shuri Castle
January 22, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
A Ryukyu dynastic era ritual, Momoso-omonomairi, was re-enacted on January 21 at Shuri Castle Park in Shurikinjocho, Naha. Priestesses made a pilgrimage to the sacred site in the castle grounds, praying for things such as a long life for the emperor, safe sailing...
With 340 years of history and bearing Christian influences, “Chiritancho” is Itoman, Okinawa’s traditional birthday celebration
December 25, 2016, Ryukyu Shimpo
The Kyan community association in Itoman, Okinawa held their annual newborn celebration, “Chiritancho” on the afternoon of December 25 in the Kyan Community Center. The celebration is for babies born in 2016, and wishes them a long, healthy life. Sixteen...
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