Category: Economy

As you drive down Yanbaru or the southern part of … Continued

Beniimo is a type of sweet potato that is popular … Continued

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

Nothing is less reliable than official statistics in Okinawa. … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

Kibinago, the silver-stripe round herring, is called sururu in Okinawa. … Continued

Kokusai Dōri in Naha is a street with a unique … Continued

“Do you know mibae (fruit flies)?” If you ask the … Continued

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

The history of Miyako jōfu textiles goes back four centuries. … Continued

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

Muscovado is the go-to tea snack in any ordinary household. … Continued

A fishing technique unique to Okinawa for which the fisherman … Continued

A type of fabric. Albeit the fact that it is … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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