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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

Okinawa Bibliography

Posted on March 8, 2007 by shohashi

A recommended bibliography for Okinawa scholars: Asao, Makoto and Amano, Ikuo (1972), ‘Education and Japan’s Modernization’, Tokyo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cameron, Meribeth E., Mahoney, Thomas H. D., and McReynolds, George E. (1952), ‘China, Japan, and the Powers’, New York, … Continue reading →

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Okinawan Karate and Kobudo

Posted on February 22, 2007 by artbobo

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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All Okinawa Karate Kobudo event

Posted on February 21, 2007 by artbobo

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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Marty Test 1

Posted on February 17, 2007 by marty

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Postwar Okinawan Artists

Posted on November 30, 2006 by artbobo

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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Wanted for Okinawa Prefectural Museum

Posted on October 12, 2006 by artbobo

The Okinawa Prefectural Museum is looking for items to display. "Wanted! Okinawa symbolic things and items of the World"

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Military War and Peace

Posted on June 10, 2006 by artbobo

Military, War & Peace LINKS TO OTHER OKINAWAN SITES Kadena Air Force Base – Helpful information for Military families stationed in Kadena AFB, Okinawa. Kadena Air Base – Kadena Air Base stationed in Okinawa. United States Marine Corps bases Okinawa … Continue reading →

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Cultural Links

Posted on May 18, 2006 by artbobo

Ryukyu Culture Websites on Okinawa Culture and Society LINKS TO OTHER OKINAWAN SITES Awamori-Kan – A company bringing you Okinawa’s favorite liquor, Awamori. Features information and history about the distilled liquor. Internet-Okinawa.com – A cooperative web effort by a group … Continue reading →

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Interesting Factoids

Posted on May 18, 2006 by artbobo

did you know…? Reference:  University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College Summer Sessions 2000 Course catalog   The ship carrying the first 26 immigrants from Okinawa arrived at Honolulu Harbor on January 8, 1900.  The second group of 40 arrived … Continue reading →

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Religion

Posted on May 18, 2006 by artbobo

Okinawan Religion From the article, "Keys to Okinawan Culture" Published by the Okinawan Prefectural Government (1992)   Animism and Shamanism Okinawa’s indigenous religion is animistic and shamanistic. But it is believed that Okinawan animism and shamanism have been transformed and … Continue reading →

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