In collaboration with Q.P. Corporation ( a popular Japanese mayonnaise brand), Ryukyu Shimpo lists original Okinawan recipes that use shima yasai (Okinawan vegetables). To learn how to make delicious meals using papaya, goya, naaberaa, taanmun, hanmada, or winter melons, click here (website in Japanese): http://ryukyushimpo.jp/shimayasai/index.html
“Maison de Okinawa” in New Caledonia
When I attended the 5th World Uchinanchu Festival (which happened to be my first taikai), I was surprised with the Okinawan diaspora, especially the ones who went to places such as Zambia, Sweden, and of course, New Caledonia. Here’s news about the recently built Okinawan House from Ryukyu Shimpo in English: http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/2011/11/24/3846/
Okinawa Artist Bank
http://okinawa-artistbank.com/pre/index.html
A website which supports young, Okinawan artists by networking with communities and companies, promoting artists’ exhibitions, e-commerce selling artists’ products, running art-related events, and helping create an art market in Okinawa. Information only available in Japanese (for now…?)
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Kagoshima Ohsumi Jazz Festival 2011
Kagoshima Ohsumi Jazz Street in Nanoya and Shibushi on November 26th and 27th from 10AM ~ 18:00. All venues admission free! Kina Shoukichi will be there from Okinawa. Continue reading
Strongman: All Japan Triathlon Miyakojima 2012
Triathlon in Miyakojima! Sign up online until November 30th, 24:00 Japan time. For more information in English, visit this website: http://www.miyako-net.ne.jp/~strong-e/
Mariko Mori Plans a Futuristic Island Earthwork on Miyako Island
“In what may be her most ambitious undertaking yet, Mori — who previously showed a pod-like sculptural environment, Wave UFO, at the 2005 Venice Biennale — plans to build a solar monument on Miyako Island, located 180 miles off the coast of the Japanese island of Okinawa. The piece, titled Primal Rhythm, will place a towering column and a glowing sphere on separate rock mounds in the island’s bay.”
http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/34286/mariko-mori-plans-a-futuristic-island-earthwork/
Tonaki Island footlights win Public Design Award
The Japan Urban Design Institute recognized the Village Road Route 1 footlights of Tonaki Island with the Block Division Prize of the 1st Public Design Award.
According to an article in Okinawa Times, the village first started to set footlights from 2000 to 2005. The 152 lights along the 765 meter long road create a magical atmosphere, illuminating the coral stone walls and Okianwan red-tiled roofs under the starry sky. Tourists who stay in the traditional houses can enjoy the nature safely at night, thanks to the hearty footlights. Continue reading
News in Uchinaaguchi
From Okinawa BBTV, listen to news in Uchinaaguchi, the Okinawan tongue (some call it dialect of Japanese, but UNESCO recognizes it as a language).
C1 Gourmet Battle
The 6th Annual B1 Grand Prix Gourmet Battle was held in Himeji, November 12th and 13th. The B1 Grand Prix started to revitalize towns in local areas, and it has become one of the most popular events of the year. Thousands gather from across the nation to participate in the event, as exhibitors or visitors eating different kinds of B1 (cheap but delicious) food.
Now then, what is the C1 Gourmet Battle?