http://www.internet-okinawa.com All things Okinawan Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:50:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. ... http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/okinawa-in-spring/ 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, ... http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2008/04/05/goyaman/ 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/ .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 ... 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; } 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 ... http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/08/28/okinawa-photos/ 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 ... http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2007/07/25/loochoo-nu-kwa/ 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/ 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/ 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 ... http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/while-were-on-the-subject-of-the-itunes-store/ 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 ... http://www.internet-okinawa.com/2006/12/13/itunes-store-japans-free-download-single-of-the-week-awich/