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The culture of Okinawa and the Ryukyus is different from that of mainland Japan. A long history as an independent kingdom, the influence of ancient China and more recently decades of American military presence have created a unique culture.

Two great web sites for Okinawa information are Ryukyu culture archives and Okinawa Prefecture’s education pages

Profiles of Giants of the Ryukyuan Music Performing Arts 

Posted on April 30, 2007 by shohashi

In this series of articles on Ryukyuan Performing Arts, specifically Music, We will study the historical context/environment of Ryukyu, and the people who’s ‘enhancements` left a profound impact on the society. A society which is the birthing ground for great … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 24, 2007 by shohashi

Profiles of Giants of the Ryukyuan Music Performing Arts ③ Tamagusuku Chokun (1684 – 1734) The father of the Kumi Udui, or classical Ryukyuan Theater was born in Shuri in 1684. He was sent by Shuri with a delegation to … Continue reading →

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Profiles of Giants of the Ryukyuan Music Performing Arts a

Posted on April 24, 2007 by shohashi

Profiles of Giants of the Ryukyuan Music Performing Arts ② Tansui Uekata (1623 – 1683) Born in Shuri, at age 15 he became an envoy to Satsuma’s court. While he was in Kagoshima, he excelled at the studies of singing, … Continue reading →

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Profiles of Giants of the Ryukyuan Music Performing Arts `

Posted on April 24, 2007 by shohashi

Profiles of Giants of the Ryukyuan Music Performing Arts ① Haneji Choshu or Sho Jo Ken, a prince of the ryukyu kingdom was born in 1617. He became one of the most influential persons of the Ryukyuan 17th century. With … Continue reading →

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Miho and Lisa’s Sgt. Mishima Page

Posted on April 23, 2007 by MIHO

Information about Sgt. Mizuho Mishima Bobroskie. Put text here

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Early life

Posted on April 20, 2007 by artbobo

This section will be about Mizuho’s early life.

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Sgt. Mizuho Mishima Bobroskie

Posted on April 19, 2007 by artbobo

He was born on December 30th, 1938 in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. In 1950, his monterh, Wako married an American soldier. His last name was changed to Bobroskie. In 1958, he graduated from Naha High School in Okinawa, Japan. … Continue reading →

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Goya Champuru & Hiraya-chi

Posted on April 4, 2007 by marty

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 Goya Champuru & Hiraya-chi Narumi arrives at 11:00 A.M. for Art’s kanji lesson. She carries a bag of groceries and has her 7 year old son with her. We’re delighted that she has brought her son … Continue reading →

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Radio Lequios

Posted on March 26, 2007 by artbobo

Lequios was one of the ways that Ryukyu was spelled by foreigners. Radio Lequios is a Brazilian internet radio site that plays Okinawan music. Lyrics are displayed with the music. Nice. http://www.radiolequios.com.br

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Byron Jones Intro to Ryukuan Music

Posted on March 14, 2007 by shohashi

Hello All, I will be contributing a series of entries on Okinawa; many of which have to do with Ryukyuan/Okinawan Music. Anyone familiar with music from Okinawa soon realizes that for such a small island, there sure is a wide … Continue reading →

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