Category: P~T

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

Just before dawn, the sky is a shade darker. On … 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

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

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

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

“Senpai1, my dog is gone…”  … Continued

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

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

More properly the Okinawa Shakai Taishū-tō (Okinawa Social Mass Party), … 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

“We had shīmī yesterday.” … Continued

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

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

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

“I’m off~” … Continued

Tachigan, Tonbara, Twungan, Tachise—called by various names on various islands, … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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