Category: F~J

Mō (毛) means “wild field” in the Okinawan language. It … Continued

When the kachāshī starts, anyone there would instantly begin whistling … Continued

The Ryukyu archipelago has walked history on a different path … Continued

I was chatting with a Chinese friend of mine who … Continued

The first time anyone sees any member of the giant … Continued

The American study abroad program by the Government Aid and … Continued

If I had to name one vegetable to represent Okinawa, … Continued

In the Beginning, there was a gusuku; like the one … Continued

Habu is one of the five most poisonous snakes in … Continued

Tarama Island is located right in-between Miyako and Ishigaki Islands. … Continued

Tattoo. Spelled “needle thrust” in Japanese, hajichi carves designs in … Continued

Hama-ori is an event for gathering shellfish on the shores. … Continued

When the wind blows, the leaves of the happiness tree … Continued

On the Fourth Month of the Fifth day1 by the … Continued

Farmers are called harusā in Okinawa. An Okinawan language, out … Continued

In colonies and trusteeships, the man in charge of rule … Continued

You’ll find the spice hihachi, which is not unlike black … Continued

Exhausted after the sports day, a bowl of hījā (goat) … Continued

Originating from the Chinese word for a folding screen, hinpun … Continued

Hinukan (god of fire) is usually enshrined near the kitchen … Continued

The song of kukkaru (ruddy kingfisher) brings the nagashi (rainy … Continued

Imaiyu coming from ima (now) - iyu (fish), stands for … Continued

Many Okinawan immigrants left Okinawa for Taiwan, the Philippines, Borneo, … Continued

At the time of this writing (1998), it’ll be twenty … Continued

The Iriomote yamaneko is a small wild cat found only … Continued

Ishigantō is an amulet placed on house walls to ward … Continued

If you are from mainland Japan, “Okinawa” may make you … Continued

The Izaihō is a divine ritual that takes place on … Continued

The eldest son of Jahana Katsutaro, Jahana Noboru was born … Continued

After World War II, there was strong demand for jazz … Continued

In Okinawa, there is a well-known folk song about fireflies … Continued

On July 30th, 1978, according to the return of rights … Continued

Upon arriving at Taketomi Island, the first greenery you’re likely … Continued