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Kurayoshi Takara gives lecture on Shuri Castle restoration effort in Naha

Kurayoshi Takara gives lecture on Shuri Castle restoration effort in Naha

April 18, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

The Palette Kumoji 30th anniversary lecture series took place at the Palette Civic Theater in Naha April 17, and University of the Ryukyus emeritus professor and historian Kurayoshi Takara gave a lecture titled “Shuri Castle, now and in the past.” Takara said, “The restoration of Shuri Castle is a central aspect to resurrecting the culture and activity built by our ancestors,” and spoke about his thoughts on the restoration effort, which...

　

Himeyuri Peace Museum reopens after renovation, “to show that our grandparents’ generation was not just one that experienced war”

Himeyuri Peace Museum reopens after renovation, “to show that our grandparents’ generation was not just one that experienced war”

April 12, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

The Himeyuri Peace Museum in Itoman reopened on the morning of April 12 after having renewed their exhibition. The theme of the new exhibition is “A generation that moved away from war,” with the focused turned towards the employees who come from...

“Finally, for real,” the University of the Ryukyus has their new student ceremony, which this year includes second-year students

“Finally, for real,” the University of the Ryukyus has their new student ceremony, which this year includes second-year students

April 6, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

University of the Ryukyus had both their 2020 and 2021 new student ceremony April 6 at the Okinawa Convention Center in Ginowan.

First, a ceremony was had for the second-year students who entered the university in 2020, then again for the new...

Naha Hari dragon boat race, an Okinawan Golden Week tradition, cancelled for second straight year due to COVID-19

Naha Hari dragon boat race, an Okinawan Golden Week tradition, cancelled for second straight year due to COVID-19

March 31, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Naha City announced March 31 that in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, they would be cancelling the 47th annual Naha Hari races scheduled to take place from May 3-5 at the Naha Port Piers. This is the second straight year the event has been...

A super-sized haul of high-class spangled emperor fish known as taman brought into Toya Fishing Port in Yomitan, “It will be tasty any way you cook it”

A super-sized haul of high-class spangled emperor fish known as taman brought into Toya Fishing Port in Yomitan, “It will be tasty any way you cook it”

March 24, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Yomitan – Around eight tons of spangled emperor fish called taman, which is now in season, was brought into Toya Fishing Port in Yomitan on March 23. Along with akajin grouper, akamachi snapper, and makubu blackspot...

A rare alcanor form great Mormon butterfly, one of Japan’s largest, spotted in Ogimi

A rare alcanor form great Mormon butterfly, one of Japan’s largest, spotted in Ogimi

March 22, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Fumie Asato

 

Ogimi – A female great Mormon butterfly in its rare alcanor form (characterized by the tails on the end of the wings) was spotted fluttering around Ogimi March 6. Great Mormons are one of the largest butterflies in...

Okinawa teams up with local organizations to improve health of working age people, hopes to recapture longest average life expectancy title in Japan by 2040

Okinawa teams up with local organizations to improve health of working age people, hopes to recapture longest average life expectancy title in Japan by 2040

March 18, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Representatives from five organizations including the Okinawa Prefectural government and the Okinawa Labor Bureau (OLB) signed a “comprehensive cooperation agreement” the morning of March 18, to resolve issues and promote effective policy for improving...

Hunger-striking Takamatsu Gushiken claims to foreign media, “The U.S. has a concerned interest in the dirt excavation.”

Hunger-striking Takamatsu Gushiken claims to foreign media, “The U.S. has a concerned interest in the dirt excavation.”

March 5, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Takamatsu Gushiken, 67, who represents the Battle of Okinawa victim remains recovery volunteer group Gamafuya, is continuing a hunger strike demanding a stop to a plan to use earth from the southern region of Okinawa, where the remains of the victims...

“Help the remains” Takamatsu Gushiken begins hunger strike in protest of of plan to use soil from southern Okinawa in Henoko land reclamation

“Help the remains” Takamatsu Gushiken begins hunger strike in protest of of plan to use soil from southern Okinawa in Henoko land reclamation

March 1, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Takamatsu Gushiken, 67, who represents Gamafuya, a volunteer organization that collects the remains of those who died in the battle of Okinawa, began a hunger strike at the Prefectural Citizens Park in Izumizaki, Naha March 1. He is protesting against...

Dozens of bones found in planned dirt excavation site in Komesu, Itoman, says Okinawa prefecture and war-dead remains recovery group

Dozens of bones found in planned dirt excavation site in Komesu, Itoman, says Okinawa prefecture and war-dead remains recovery group

February 26, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Okinawa prefecture and the Battle of Okinawa war-dead remains recovery information center started collecting remains at the planned dirt excavation site in Komesu, Itoman, where bones that appear to be from those who died in the Battle of Okinawa...

Hokuzan king makes an appearance at Nakijin Castle at night! The world heritage site’s castle wall get a vibrant light-up display

Hokuzan king makes an appearance at Nakijin Castle at night! The world heritage site’s castle wall get a vibrant light-up display

February 17, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Nakijin – the Nakijin Tourism Association implemented a projection mapping at Nakijin Castle remains on February 13 and 14. Images like Taiwan cherry blossoms and the ancient Hokuzan king were vividly projected against the castle wall of the world...