Author Archives: shohashi

Okinawa Suba (Soba)

Posted on October 21, 2007 by shohashi

We usually use commercial Soba (noodle), but home made noodle must be very good, so we would like to introduce how to make home-made noodle as well. Home-made noodle Ingredients for noodle for 5 people Water 200cc, baking soda 1 … Continue reading →

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Book Review for

Posted on October 9, 2007 by shohashi

This book was written by Dr. (medical) and Prof. Kazuhiko Taira, Department of Tourism at Ryukyu University (former National University). As written in the title, this tome takes the fact that Okinawa Prefecture is the longevity capital (prefecture or state) … Continue reading →

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Adoption in Okinawa, Part 2

Posted on October 1, 2007 by shohashi

This is part two in a series on Adoption in Okinawa. Last article we reviewed information offered by the US bases and an international adoption support group on island. In this installment, we tackle off-base services involved in the legal … Continue reading →

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Adoption in Okinawa, Part 1

Posted on September 18, 2007 by shohashi

The adoption of a child is a very important and intense process to consider, let alone pursue. And stepping outside of the political and cultural borders of whichever country the prospective parent is a citizen, probably doubles the anxiety.

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Tofu Hamburgers (for 4 people)

Posted on September 4, 2007 by shohashi

Ingredients *Ground Meat 300g *Tofu (Okinawa island Tofu) 400g *Onion 1/2 *Carrot 1pcs *hizikia handful !! Hisikia contains a lot of iron, calcium, potassium and iodine. It even has 500 times more

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Chatan,Kadena, and Okinawa City lose funds

Posted on August 30, 2007 by shohashi

On the evening of the 29th of August, Ministry of Defense officials announced that Kadena town, Okinawa city and Chatan town would not qualify for special government subsidies from the Defense ministry.

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Piercing Bolt is the Culprit of Airline Fire and Explosion

Posted on August 28, 2007 by shohashi

A ground crew man who witnessed fuel leaking from a Boeing 737 gave not only warning for the passengers and the crew of said flight, but also the first lead as to what caused the fire and subsequent explosion.

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China Air Flight Up in Flames

Posted on August 20, 2007 by shohashi

Monday morning on the 20th of August has brought Okinawa back into the world spotlight.  This time is for the unhappy reason of the China Airlines flight number 52 bursting into flames after parking at the gate.

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Vitamin C Rich Hearty Goya and Tofu Salad Recipe

Posted on August 19, 2007 by shohashi

Ingredients for 2 people Go-ya (better melon) 1/3 melon Tomato 1/2 fruit Tofu (momentofu) 1/2 package Home made salad dressing

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Vitamin C Rich Hearty Goya and Tofu Salad Recipe

Posted on August 18, 2007 by shohashi

(Recipe and Photos by Yuko Jones) Ingredient for 2 people Go-ya (better melon) 1/3 melon Tomato 1/2 fruit Tofu (momentofu) 1/2 package Home made salad dressing …

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