From the sunny shores of Okinawa to the bright lights of New York City, sisters Natsuko and Maki Akamine prepared for a big moment. On June 20th, the talented pair performed at Carnegie Hall, one of the most famous concert halls in the world.
Training in martial arts is a practice that reaches back to the earliest human civilizations. The need and necessity to protect oneself have always been crucial in developing cities, governments, and military forces.
Kokuto (Okinawa’s healthy brown sugar) is one of Okinawa’s best gifts to the world. Produced in Japan’s southernmost tropical islands, it plays a vital role in the local economy, agriculture, and diet.
Jasmine, or sanpin tea, is a popular beverage among the people of Okinawa, who are well-known for their long life expectancy. Okinawa also offers guava tea, mugwort tea, turmeric tea, goya tea, and cat whiskers tea.
Okinawa Prefecture is a subtropical archipelago around 400 miles (644 km) from mainland Japan. But what makes it so special?
Okinawa is a tropical prefecture with an incredibly rich & diverse culture. Explore some of the highlights here.
Learn the difference between Japanese & Okinawan traditional dress, then take our quiz!
Okinawan brown sugar is boiled for hours to produce a thick, dark syrup, used for culinary & medicinal purposes.
Okinawan Obon celebrations are steeped in unique history & traditions.
Shuri Castle was the Ryukyu Kingdom’s seat of power for 450 years.
Kumiodori is traditional Okinawan storytelling through dance.
Considered friendly & comforting, Okinawan shisa protect people from evil spirits.
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