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Okinawan Karate and Kobudo
Okinawa is known as the birthplace of Karate. While karate means "empty hand", kobudo is the practice of using classical weapons such as bo (staff), sai (short trident), tonfa (handled club), kama (sickle), and nunchaku. Th lineage of Okinawa Karate … Continue reading
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Naha Antique Fair
March 29-31, 2007 Naha Antique fair held at the Naha City Civic Hall (Minkai Kan) 2nd floor next to Yogi Koen Park.
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All Okinawa Karate Kobudo event
Photos of this event are now posted in the Photo Gallery. March 4, 2007 22nd Okinawa Prefecture Karatedo Kobudo Youth Demonstration at the Okinawa Prefecture Hall of Martial Arts in Naha sponsored by the Okinawa Prefecture Karatedo Federation. While karate … Continue reading
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Do you have an Okinawa Blog?
If you have an blog about Okinawa let us know and we’ll put a link to it here. Marty’s blog of 3 months on Okinawa can be read in the Discussion Forum section under Okinawa Blog. Meredith N writes about … Continue reading
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Churaumi Aquarium and Ocean Expo Park
Churaumi Aquarium is a world class aquarium located on the Motobu peninsula. Attractions include one of the world’s largest tanks with huge whale sharks and manta rays. The aquarium is located in Ocean Expo Park with a beautiful public facility … Continue reading
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Reunion Main
Have you lost touch with a friend or relative in Okinawa? Maybe you’re looking to make contact with a long, lost love of years ago. Okinawa.com wants to help you make an “Okinawan Reunion” happen. Posting prior to September 2006 … Continue reading
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2007-2-1 Santa Cruz Thanks for the sashimi
Thanks for the sashimi. It’s traditional to send a farewell message to people that you worked with so that they can remain in contact. Silicon Valley exists because of the network of human talent. There was a time when the … Continue reading
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2007-01-30 Santa Cruz
February 2nd, the end of this week, will be my last day as a Microsoft employee. I’ve been working as a software test engineer in Silicon Valley for 18 years. On February 5, I’ll be flying to Okinawa with my … Continue reading
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Postwar Okinawan Artists
Do you own or know of anyone who owns paintings by Okinawan artists ADANIYA Masayoshi, ASHIMINE Kanemasa, TAMANAHA Seikichi, GUSHUKEN, Itoku and ASHITOMI Chosho? An exhibit of photos and paintings by these artists, who were part of the Nishimui Artists … Continue reading
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Naha Marathon Dec.3
20,000 runners are expected for the 22nd Naha Marathon on December 3. http://www.naha-marathon.jp/en/
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