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Sugarcane mysteriously flattened in Nakijin

Sugarcane mysteriously flattened in Nakijin

August 14, 2012 Takahiro Shinjo Correspondent of Ryukyu Shimpo

On August 4, an area of sugarcane more than a dozen meters across was mysteriously flattened in a field behind a kamiasagi, or sacred place, in the Sakiyama district of Nakijin.

During a work break, Takashi Azama, who was doing construction work nearby, found the spot that does not have any access to a road. Thick and strong sugarcane plants about two meters high were flattened in the same direction more than a dozen...

 

Ibis protection group from China visits Kijoka Elementary School

Ibis protection group from China visits Kijoka Elementary School

August 1, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo

With support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and aiming to deepen understanding of the protection and care for local ibises and wild fowl, 12 members of the Chinese project group for protecting ibises in China visited Kijoka Elementary School...

Exposition highlighting southern Okinawa will be held in October

Exposition highlighting southern Okinawa will be held in October

July 23, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo

From October 27 to November 18, the All Southern Okinawa Expo, in which people can enjoy sightseeing options featuring the tradition and culture of the southern part of Okinawa will be held for the first time. There will be peace-education programs, bus tours to...

Miyazawa begins 100-year project planting kuroki for sanshin

Miyazawa begins 100-year project planting <em>kuroki</em> for <em>sanshin</em>

July 19, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo

The 100-year Project to create a forest of kuroki in Yomitan has started with the aim of planting young trees of ebony or kuroki for sanshin on an ongoing basis beyond the current generation. The project aims to produce sanshin...

Large catch of suku on Ojima

Large catch of <em>suku</em> on Ojima

July 20, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo

On July 19, which is June 1 in the old lunar calendar, at Ojima in Nanjo, baby rabbitfish, called suku, were caught. Fishermen managed a good catch with about 360 kilograms being hauled in this day. Suku are about three to four centimeters long...

Fireworks in Summer Festival at Ocean Expo Park

Fireworks in Summer Festival at Ocean Expo Park

July 15, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo

On July 14, the Summer Festival 2012 was held at the Ocean Expo Park in Motobu. About 48300 people enjoyed an exciting fireworks show.

The highlight of the event was the Niagara in which the fireworks ran about 300 meters along a wire suspended in the air....

Wansaka Oura Park runs metamorphic rock-viewing tour

Wansaka Oura Park runs metamorphic rock-viewing tour

July 11, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo

To mark the Kayo Fold (metamorphic rock) being designated as a national natural treasure, on July 5, at Teniya in Nago, on a trial basis the Wansaka Oura Park held a metamorphic rocks-viewing tour. A total of 21 people including municipal office officials, local...

Male hula dancers to perform at Hawaiian event in Onna

Male hula dancers to perform at Hawaiian event in Onna

July 6, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo 

In preparation for Moon Beach Luau 2012, a Hawaiian event to be held on July 7 and 8 at the Hotel Moon Beach in Onna, several men have been practicing the hula dance. The Kailua Hula Studio, based in Kubota, Okinawa City is unique in that they have ten male dancers.

A...

Crabs spawn in Ikema-jima

Crabs spawn in Ikema-jima

July 5, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo

On the night on June 4, in Taira on Ikema-jima, north of Miyako-jima, a species of terrestrial crab known as okagani was observed spawning. The crabs moved down towards the sea in the moonlight with eggs about to hatch stuck on their bellies.

Every year around...

East team wins Ojima Island’s dragon boat race

East team wins Ojima Island's dragon boat race

June 26, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo

On June 23, in the waters off Ojima Island, Tamagusuku in Nanjo, the Watatsumi Festival with its dragon-boat race was held. Many visitors from both on and off the island cheered on the oarsmen.

The main dragon boat race is decided by the outcome of the best...

Pythagora-iwaitch wins Grand Prize at the Nibichi Film Festival at Yomitan

<em>Pythagora-iwaitch</em> wins Grand Prize at the <em>Nibichi</em> Film Festival at Yomitan

June 24, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo

On June 10, at the Zampa Royal Hotel in Yomitan, the final of the 2nd Nibichi Festival was held. This festival is a video contest for works shown as entertainment at wedding parties. The Grand Prize went to Pythagora-iwaitch, a video produced by...