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Governor Tamaki declares “7th wave” of the coronavirus as 1,355 new cases are confirmed in Okinawa

Governor Tamaki declares “7th wave” of the coronavirus as 1,355 new cases are confirmed in Okinawa

April 8, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Teppei Ikeda

 

Okinawa governor Denny Tamaki held a press conference the evening of April 7, where he indicated that the prefecture is once again at a heightened sense of risk with daily new cases of COVID-19 in Okinawa had surpassed 1,000 per day, stating “We must recognize that we have already entered into a seventh wave.” He stated that if they are unable to halt the spread, they would need to enact semi-state of emergency COVID-19...

 

First Entotsugai Observed in Japan Discovered in Iriomote Island

First Entotsugai Observed in Japan Discovered in Iriomote Island

April 8, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Shugo Asato

 

The first entotsugai (giant shipworm) to be observed in Japan has been confirmed in Funauki Bay of Iriomote Island in Taketomi, Okinawa. The entotsugai is the longest bivalve in the world and forms a calcareous...

“Obviously reporting,” Naha mayor criticizes solider pointing gun at Shimpo journalist

“Obviously reporting,” Naha mayor criticizes solider pointing gun at Shimpo journalist

April 7, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Sanenori Kinjo

 

 

During a regular press conference held on April 6, Naha City Mayor Mikiko Shiroma spoke on the incident in which a U.S. soldier pointed a gun at a Ryukyu Shimpo reporter positioned outside the base’s fence line...

U.S. soldier points muzzle of his gun toward Ryukyu Shimpo reporter during training at Naha Port

U.S. soldier points muzzle of his gun toward Ryukyu Shimpo reporter during training at Naha Port

April 1, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On the evening of March 31, the U.S. Army stationed in Okinawa conducted guard and protect training at the U.S. military’s Naha Port Facility (Naha Military Port). Armed soldiers carrying guns and guarding a warehouse at the port were observed...

“Fighting Bull” design wins cabinet office Kariyushi wear contest on “Okinawa41” website

“Fighting Bull” design wins cabinet office Kariyushi wear contest on “Okinawa41” website

April 3, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Yosuke Anri

 

Tokyo – Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs Kosaburo Nishime announced the results of the 2021 Kariyushi wear design contest at a press conference following a cabinet meeting on March 29. From 398 submissions,...

Japan-Taiwan fishing agreement from 2019 to be extended through 2022 without revision

Japan-Taiwan fishing agreement from 2019 to be extended through 2022 without revision

March 26, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Chie Tome

As concerns the fishing agreement between Japan and Taiwan pertaining to fishing rights in the surroundings of the Senkaku Islands, the present operational rules which have been in place since 2019 are set to stay in place throughout 2022, as...

Okinawa Prefecture hosts online symposium regarding the military base issue in Okinawa, attended by the governor and prefectural staff

Okinawa Prefecture hosts online symposium regarding the military base issue in Okinawa, attended by the governor and prefectural staff

March 27, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Shohei Tsukazaki

 

Okinawa Prefecture hosted a symposium titled “Think with Governor Denny – working towards peace with Asia and Okinawa,” March 26, held online over video conference. Okinawa governor Denny Tamaki plans to start the “U.S....

Release of “Omoro Soshi, Part 1”, First Volume of the Compendium of Ryukyu Literature

Release of “Omoro Soshi, Part 1”, First Volume of the Compendium of Ryukyu Literature

April 1, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Kotaro Nagamine

 

Nago – On March 30, “Omoro Soshi, Part 1”, the first volume in the 35-volume Compendium of Ryukyu Literature (Ryukyu Bungaku Taikei), was released by Meio University in Nago. Work to edit and...

Okinawa 10/10 Air Raid banished from high school textbooks approved by government

Okinawa 10/10 Air Raid banished from high school textbooks approved by government

March 30, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Yo Kakazu and Yosuke Anri

 

 

On March 29, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) announced its approved list of high school textbooks for the 2023 academic year. The publisher Shimizu Shoin’s...

77 years after compulsory mass-suicide in Tokashiki, descendants pray for peace and against war on behalf of victims

77 years after compulsory mass-suicide in Tokashiki, descendants pray for peace and against war on behalf of victims

March 29, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Sanemichi Kinjo

 

Tokashiki – March 28 marks the 77-year anniversary of the compulsory mass-suicide in Tokashiki, which took place during the Battle of Okinawa, and 40 people comprising residents of the village and descendants of the victims...

U.S. Navy helicopters violated minimum altitude during training outside military-use area

U.S. Navy helicopters violated minimum altitude during training outside military-use area

March 25, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Shohei Tsukazaki and Hideki Matsudo

 

On March 22, two helicopters, which were recognized as U.S. military aircraft, were used for suspension training and the like in Nago Bay, Nago City, and on March 24, the U.S. Navy was recognized as the...