Category: P~T

Okinawan wares can be roughly divided into two, Jō-yachi and … Continued

The Okinawan traditional eisā dance has gained nationwide popularity over … Continued

There is a saying, “In Okinawa, no part of the … Continued

Every year when the old date for the Bon Festival … Continued

With its outside wooden walls painted a pale, faint blue, … Continued

In Okinawa, typhoon and drought are two natural phenomena that … Continued

There is no formal name for the Naha public market. … Continued

Soil found on the main island – up north from … Continued

Refers to the fact that on May 15, 1972, after … Continued

In 1990, Rinken Band’s cassette album Arigato (Maruteru Recordings) was … Continued

Before Okinawa’s reversion to Japan, Route 1 was the major … Continued

In Kijoka—known as the village of bashōfu fabric—in Ogimi there … Continued

An assumption says that what was simply called “uta”—song or … Continued

A while back, ayu-fish different from those of mainland Japan … Continued

The expression “Ryukyu Disposition”' has two different senses. In a … Continued

Also called “Okinawan glass,” this glassware is lightly colored with … Continued

Just as there are uchinānchu humans—in other words, Okinawans—there are … Continued

In Okinawa, lacquerware is called nuimun. 　The three most common … Continued

Rock created by the coral reefs that rose from the … Continued

Countless varieties of butterflies can be found on Okinawa Island … Continued

An outstanding beast among the land animals of Okinawa—Ryukyu wild … Continued

Called “Uchinā-sugai” in the regional dialect. We used to see … Continued

(1682~1761) The most prominent statesman representing the early-modern Ryukyu Kingdom. … Continued

They say that long ago bandits and highwaymen began to … Continued

The reason why salt is called māsu in the Okinawan … Continued

Rampant plants are believed to have the power to drive … Continued

Living in such a hot climate, Okinawan people have been … Continued

Sappōshi, sappūshi, sakuhōshi—which is correct? Any of them will do. … Continued

“Senpai1, my dog is gone...” 　In the dead of the night, … Continued

I don’t know who started it; sashiba are sometimes called … Continued

Made of flour, sugar, egg, and milk — pretty round … Continued

In 1609, the Ryukyu Kingdom was invaded by the Shimazu … Continued

Sea grapes’ classical Japanese name is kubiredzuta. In the Miyako … Continued

Seji is spiritual power. People close to gods are called … Continued

(1907~2001) Senaga Kamejiro, who was nicknamed “Kame-san (Mr. Turtle)” by … Continued

The Senkaku Islands is a group of islands located north-northwest … Continued

“Hello,” “Nice to meet you” and hand your business card—a … Continued

A dialect for winter melon, probably deriving from shibu-uri (渋瓜) … Continued

On the day to celebrate the new season1 in the … Continued

Shikina-en also known as Shichinanu udwun reduced to ashes in … Continued

Everyone knows a banana. That scentless, lightly flavored, thick-skinned, fat, … Continued

“We had shīmī yesterday.”　“I guess you're having shīmī bento today … Continued

Shishi-mai—the lion dance is a folk performing art traditionally handed … Continued

As its name suggests, the castle is located in Shuri … Continued

Okinawa soba, much like Japanese soba and Chinese noodles, attracts … Continued

Some hot springs are called “Hell of XXX”.1 A heaven-like … Continued

In a connecting bus at the Haneda Airport, some young … Continued

There was a time when the people of Okinawa took … Continued

“Have you ever seen a star sand walk?”　Suddenly, he questioned … Continued

Generally speaking, the Ryukyu Archipelago is considered to be subtropical—anettai. … Continued

“I’m off~”　With two candies in his pocket, Ojii1 goes to … Continued

Perhaps 筋小—​​small lines— in kanji, sūjigwā means narrow streets or … Continued

The young rabbitfish is called suku in Okinawa. In mainland … Continued

A rounded stone, with a size that would fit nicely … Continued

Tachigan, tonbara, twungan, tachise—called by various names on various islands, … Continued

The history of this dish begins in an eatery located … Continued

Tanetori is an agricultural event in which rice seeds are … Continued

Tēgē is an Okinawan word used to describe the character … Continued

When I was in junior high school, there was one … Continued

Teruya Rinsuke (1929-2005), nicknamed Terurin, was a beloved mandan1 comic … Continued

The Thirty-six Families of Kume are the Chinese people, and … Continued

In Okinawan, we call the sun tida or teda. There … Continued

Tōkachi (August 8th on the lunar calendar) is an event … Continued

A 40~50 minutes boat ride to the west from the … Continued

In the Amami Islands, people pray to their ancestors at … Continued

We often hear people say, “It’s hectic during the Bon1 … Continued

Following the Pacific War, there was a place among the … Continued

When me and my wife found out we were having … Continued

Kikkoubaka, the turtleback tomb, was named after its exterior shape … Continued

In accordance with the Chinese zodiac, we call every twelfth … Continued

Twunji-bīsa (winter solstice chill) is the seasonal wind that blows … Continued

Okinawa has incredible typhoons. According to Japanese records, the worst … Continued