Internet-Okinawa.com http://www.internet-okinawa.com All things Okinawan Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:50:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 en Okinawa in Spring http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/okinawa-in-spring/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/okinawa-in-spring/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:05:31 +0000 Donna http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/okinawa-in-spring/
Sakura

Myron Akana, i-O photographer, returned from his Spring trip to Okinawa. He captures the sakura (cherry blossoms) in full bloom and a serendipitous Juri Uma performance with a talented eye and trained lens. See all of the photos from his wonderful trip to Okinawa at internet-Okinawa’s Flickr photostream. Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know which ones are your favorites!

Dancer

]]> http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/okinawa-in-spring/feed/ Goyaman http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/goyaman/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/goyaman/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:57:03 +0000 Donna http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/goyaman/
Goyaman Baby

Fans of the Churasan television drama will recognize this immediately. Goyaman (and the off-shoots like this one) was popularized by the series and can be found in Okinawa, but are difficult to find anywhere else — until now. You can find Goyaman keychains in the classic style, eisa, hanagasa, and baby characters at Utage Restaurant in City Square (1286 Kalani Street, Honolulu Hawaii, ph. 808-843-8109). Supplies are limited, so be sure to pick up yours and get your fix of great Okinawan food at the same time!

My favorites: Nabera Chanpuru with tuna, Rafute (shoyu pork)

]]> http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/goyaman/feed/ StrayCompass.com http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/04/straycompasscom/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/04/straycompasscom/#comments Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:29:18 +0000 Administrator http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/04/straycompasscom/ James Knott is doing a video series on Okinawa, featured on his website StrayCompass.com. He is on episode 13 and promises more to come. Below is the first episode to get you started on your virtual tour of Okinawa.


]]> http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/04/straycompasscom/feed/ Okinawan Festival in Hawaii http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/09/05/okinawan-festival-photos/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/09/05/okinawan-festival-photos/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:18:33 +0000 Donna http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/09/05/okinawan-festival-photos/ .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }


Hanayakara in Hawaii, originally uploaded by Internet-Okinawa.com.

i-O photographer, Myron Akana, captured some scenes from this year’s 25th Okinawan Festival held in Waikiki, Hawaii. To see his stunning photos of Hanayakara and Ryusei Daiko, visit the internet-okinawa Flickr photo gallery and be sure to leave us a comment to say “haisai!”

I’ve also created a video entry of the highlights that I captured at the festival. Click the play button to watch. Enjoy!

]]> http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/09/05/okinawan-festival-photos/feed/ Okinawa Photos http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/08/28/okinawa-photos/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/08/28/okinawa-photos/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:17:13 +0000 Donna http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/08/28/okinawa-photos/ .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }


Tomigusuku Kodomo Eisa Matsuri, originally uploaded by Internet-Okinawa.com.

Our i-O Photographer Myron Akana is back from Okinawa with a ton of photographs to share from his recent visit. He attended the Eisa Festival and has many wonderful pictures posted on the Internet-Okinawa.com Flickr page. So, please visit the gallery and leave your comments for us! Enjoy!

]]> http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/08/28/okinawa-photos/feed/ Loochoo Nu Kwa http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/07/25/loochoo-nu-kwa/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/07/25/loochoo-nu-kwa/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:51:56 +0000 Donna http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/07/25/loochoo-nu-kwa/ Loochoo Nu Kwa: Children of Loochoo
Workshop on Okinawa’s music and dance as connected to its history and culture
Click to download the flyer

When: Saturday, August 25
Registration: 4:30 p.m.
Workshop: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Jikoen Hongwanji Hall, 1731 N. School Street, Honolulu

Presented by Ukwanshin Kabudan, sponsored in part by Young Okinawans of Hawai`i

This workshop will help you to understand the importance of music and dance in the history and culture of Okinawa. You will also hear the urgency to preserve and perpetuate the Ryukyuan traditional legacy as presented by Norman Kaneshiro, Eric Wada, and the Ukwanshin Kabudan members who have just returned from an emotional visit to Okinawa. If you have ever wondered about what it is to be Okinawan, or how you can strengthen your identity, this presentation will help you to understand.

]]> http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/07/25/loochoo-nu-kwa/feed/ Isshin - Of One Heart http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/18/isshin-of-one-heart/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/18/isshin-of-one-heart/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:25:41 +0000 Richie http://www.internet-okinawa.com/?p=139 ISSHIN
Of One Heart

A concert featuring classical, contemporary and avant garde Okinawan dance and taiko

Leeward Community College Theatre
February 17, 2007
7:00 PM

Presented by:
Jimpu Kai USA, Kin Ryosho Ryukyu Geino Kenkyusho
and
Hawaii Taiko Kai

Ticket Price: $20, open seating
For tickets and information, please contact:

mmaechung[at]wmconnect[dot]com - Jimpu Kai, USA
or
hawaiitaikokai[at]yahoo[dot]com - Hawaii Taiko Kai ]]> http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/18/isshin-of-one-heart/feed/ Traci Toguchi Update http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/traci-toguchi-update/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/traci-toguchi-update/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:20:45 +0000 Richie http://www.internet-okinawa.com/?p=138 Traci Toguchi will be at Kahala Mall’s (Hawaii) Main Stage and later at Barnes & Noble (to sign copies of her album and other stuff) tomorrow (12/13) from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

]]> http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/traci-toguchi-update/feed/ While we’re on the subject (of the iTunes Store) http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/while-were-on-the-subject-of-the-itunes-store/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/while-were-on-the-subject-of-the-itunes-store/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:20:17 +0000 Richie http://www.internet-okinawa.com/?p=137 Okay, so I’m perusing the virtual aisles of the iTunes Store and I run a Power Search under the ‘J-Pop’ genre and surprise! We got pop (girl pop to be exact). You’ll find the artists who are no-brainers like Ayumi Hamasaki, m-flo, BoA, Ai Ootsuka and (here’s where the Okinawan-connection hits) Namie Amuro! Yup, they pretty much have Amuro covered and that is in itself really great but the thing that led me to actually blog about it is the availability of the out-of-print 3-inch (8cm) singles like “Can You Celebrate?” among others. Needless to say, owners of music from the iTunes Store already know that the albums and singles come with the cover art which should be a big plus to those (like yours truly) who are seriously into their digital audio collections. Looks like an update to my “List of Artists Available at the US iTMS” is in order. :P

(Tip: Artists from Japan/Okinawa are strewn all about the iTunes Store under several genres so your best bet is to do a search under the artist name to find what you’re looking for.)

]]> http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/while-were-on-the-subject-of-the-itunes-store/feed/ iTunes Store Japan’s Free Download Single of the Week: Awich http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/itunes-store-japans-free-download-single-of-the-week-awich/ http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/itunes-store-japans-free-download-single-of-the-week-awich/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:19:53 +0000 Richie http://www.internet-okinawa.com/?p=136 If you have a Japan iTunes Store account, head on over there (or rather, click on over) to download the latest free single of the week: Okinawan Hip-Hop artist AWICH (the names means “Asia WIsh CHild”). The normally ¥150 song that’s being offered is called “Dedicate to you” and you can also pickup another freebie of hers called “Saruu (Virgin Mix)” at mF247 (no account necessary).

So you’re out-of-luck if you live outside of Japan and are without a Japan iTunes Store account because you won’t be able to grab the free download. But, luckily (well, depending on how you look at things), the single as well as an EP is available at the US iTunes Store! Jumping for joy? I thought so.

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