Category: U.S. Governance

My first visit to Okinawa was immediately after the reversion … Continued

Type “B” Military Yen was issued as the key monetary … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

The year 1995 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the end … Continued

Koza City, established after the war, was merged with Misato … Continued

The legislative branch of the Ryukyu Islands government was called … Continued

Working in the military bases is called “military labor” in … Continued

Miruku is a god worshipped widely in Okinawa and has … Continued

An early afternoon, a group of middle-aged women was enjoying … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tu nu yū kara Yamatu nu yū 　　From the Chinese era … Continued