May 27, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
The awamori brewery Kumejima’s Kumesen (CEO: Masaya Shimabukuro) announced the release of their new Ryukyu Awamori “Karate,” at the Okinawa Karate Hall in Tomigusuku on May 26. The label has the kanji for “Karate,” and is decorated with things such as a black belt and weapons. Shimabukuro explained, “By fusing two of Okinawa’s traditions, karate and awamori, we hope to further broaden the culture.” The new brand is scheduled to hit the shelves...
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...
April 13, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
Sri Sri Ra
vi Shankar, 61, founder of The Art of Living...
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...
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...
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...
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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