Category: U~Z

An Okinawan. Uchinā is Okinawa, chu is person. It seems … Continued

Praying to Gods and Buddhas. In Okinawa, it does not … Continued

In the summer, I like to go to outlying islands. … Continued

It can be quite difficult to describe what urizun actually … Continued

Popularly known as Beimin Seifu. Its official name is Ryukyu … Continued

Tu nu yū kara Yamatu nu yū  … Continued

An ingredient appreciated by drinkers. It is said to be … Continued

As the organized resistance by the Japanese military was about … Continued

In December 1996, the guerilla attack on the official residence … Continued

In Okinawan parlance, pottery is called yachimun. And those who … Continued

Yaebishi, or Yabiji. Shallows where a vast coral reef that … Continued

If the Yūki-tsumugi is the acme of silk textile, then … Continued

“About yamakunibū…” … Continued

Yanbaru, as in the name of the bird, yanbarukuina. It … Continued

Yonagunisan (Attacus atlas ryukyuensis) is one of the biggest moths … Continued