Author Archives: artbobo

Messages to the Editor July 18, 2008

Posted on July 18, 2008 by artbobo

People send messages to me, the editor of okinawa.com, all the time with requests for information. In the past I’ve often ignored these messages because I just didn’t have a good answer. Going forward, I’ll try to reply and share … Continue reading →

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Classical Okinawa Dance Videos

Posted on April 15, 2008 by artbobo

Videos of the joint performance of classical Okinawan dance with Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai and Kariyushi Kai. http://www.veoh.com/channels/2004Kariyushikai

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Takejiro Higa

Posted on April 9, 2008 by artbobo

I happened across the story of Takejiro Higa on the University of Hawaii web site. He was born in Hawaii of Okinawan ancestry, moved to Okinawa at 2 years of age and returned to Hawaii at 16. He witnessed the … Continue reading →

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Critical Mass Bicycle ride

Posted on April 1, 2008 by artbobo

A friend sent this along: You may be interested to know that there is a "Critical Mass" bicycle ride here in Okinawa on Saturday 26th April at 5.00pm. It starts from the open area outside Naha Main Place in Shinto … Continue reading →

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Photos from 1968

Posted on April 1, 2008 by artbobo

Earl B. submitted some photos from his stay on the island in 1968. They are available for viewing in the Okinawa.com photo gallery

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Vet to return to Okinawa after donating 200 photos

Posted on March 1, 2008 by artbobo

From Redding.com "Eighty-five-year-old Robert Rock recently donated more than 200 photographs documenting pre- and post-invasion Okinawa to a nonprofit historical research society there. He’s returning in May as an all-expense-paid honored guest." Heres the link: http://redding.com/news/2008/feb/08/vet-to-return-to-okinawa/ Unfortunately the photos don’t … Continue reading →

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Iriomote wild cat in the NYT

Posted on February 7, 2008 by artbobo

The New York Times has an article about the Iriomote wild cat written by Norimitsu Onishi. "The Iriomote wildcat is said to have roamed this small, subtropical island in the East China Sea for 200,000 years, but proved so elusive … Continue reading →

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New play by Jon Shirota

Posted on February 7, 2008 by artbobo

The LA Times has a story about Jon Shirota and his new play "Voices From Okinawa" written by Dinah Eng. "Throughout his life, author and playwright Jon Shirota has been exploring the meaning of identity. The 80-year-old’s newest work examines … Continue reading →

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Photos by Jay Nielsen

Posted on January 7, 2008 by artbobo

Nature On Display. Photos taken by Jay Nielsen with a different look and feel than those usually seen of Okinawa. These images are not so much about culture as they are about nature. The images also have a different mood … Continue reading →

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Jeff Tuthill talks about Yuta spiritual guides

Posted on December 19, 2007 by artbobo

Okinawa.com: Can you tell us what a yuta in Okinawa is? Tuthill: Yes a yuta is a fortuneteller, who is part of the religious structure in Okinawa. A yuta is sort of a psychic psychologist who serves as a spiritual … Continue reading →

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