"TSVP Teatime": informal discussions and getting to know each other, now in the new TSVP office area in Lab 5 EF03

Invitation to Ryukyu Awamori and Food Pairing workshop!

The OIST Recreation Services, in partnership with the Okinawa Regional Tax Office, is delighted to present a unique opportunity to explore the history, culture, production techniques, and traditions of Ryukyu Awamori

While enjoying new and aged Awamori that has been passed down through generations, you can also experience the pairing of these Awamori with various foods!
*Vegan and Vegetarian options available

Whether you're an Awamori enthusiast, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between, this event promises insights into the best ways to appreciate and enjoy this distinct beverage along with its ideal food companions.

We are scheduling this event on two separate occasions, with identical content. Kindly select the date that aligns best with your availability

Event Date/Venue

1st event: October 27th (Friday)

2nd event: November 24th (Friday)

Venue: Center building, Level B, Restaurant Floor

Event Time Schedule

Participation Fee

This event is free!

However, the Okinawa Tax Office would like to fill out the questionnaire form after the event. Your feedback is important for them to plan their future promotion.

This class is being offered for OIST members only

Please register in advance

OIST Gardening club

Gardening for a greener (and tastier) tomorrow!

Meeting every Wednesday evening in West Court Garden.

Spring/Summer time: 6pm-7:30pm 

                                       (approx April 16^th - Sept 15^th)

Autumn/Winter time: 5pm - 6:30pm 

                                       (approx Sept 16^th - April 15^th)

Use the Okinawan sunshine to learn how to grow plants, herbs, fruit or veggies in a sustainable way, and keep the neighbourhood alive and flowerishing!

If you want to compost household organics, or grow organic edibles, or simply spend some time outdoors learning some useful skills, join the club!

Contact: oistgarden@oist.jp

Due to a surplus of driftwood, uke club will be indoors this week.

This Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) workshop will be held September 20th(Wed) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m at Ocean View Room

*Special Offer!!*

The instructor will write your name down in Chinese characters.

*Please apply to this workshop ASAP, Due to I need to share your name （Name Only） with the instructor in advance to fit Chinese Characters with your name.

This week we will patrol Onna's beaches looking for ukuleles that were washed ashore by the typhoon, which we will rehabilitate and release back into the wild.

Flow Mat Pilates class by Ikumi Aoki

Class Information

Date and Time | 日時 

•  Flow Pilates      Monday,14th August  6:45 - 7:45 PM 

Location | 場所

Classes will be held at Village Center Meetting Room

|バレトン・フロウマットピラティスどちらもヴィレッジセンターミーティングルームで行います。

Fee | 料金

・Student |学生 : 1,500 JPY

・Faculty,Staff, and Family menbers|教員、職員、OIST関係者のご家族 : 2,000 JPY

Abs of steel with Rachel! 

When: Wednesday morning 8am - 8:35am

Where: Village Center Meeting Room 

Bring: Yoga mat, towel, water bottle and indoor shoes (optional) 

*BARBIE WEEK - wear PINK*

REGISTRATION NO LONGER REQUIRED - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR FOR REMINDERS, THEN PLEASE REGISTER VIA QR CODE!

   What is Buku-Buku tea 

Buku-buku tea is a traditional tea of Okinawa with a unique flavour with giant white bubbles rising from the tea bowl and the fragrance of roasted rice. By using a large wooden bowl called "Buku-Buku- Sara" and a large whist to make Buku-Buku tea. There are no rules such as how to make or drink this tea. Just enjoy Okinawan atmosphere. It was considered a summer drink for caring thirst; now, it is a drink in all seasons.Buku-Buku tea was consumed at celebrations, especially to celebrate the beginning of the journey.
It is entirely different from the Japanese Tea Ceremony called "Sado". This tea style belongs "Furicha" Group.(f.g Bata-Bata tea from Niigata, Bote-Bote tea from Shimane)

ブクブクー茶は、茶碗から盛り上がった白い豊かな泡と煎り米の香りが特徴的な沖縄の伝統茶です。大きな茶せんとブクブクー皿と呼ばれる茶道具を使ってブクブクー茶を点てます。お茶の点て方や飲み方には決まったルールが無いので、お気軽に沖縄の雰囲気を楽しみながら、お飲み下さい！かつては、夏に喉を潤す飲み物とされていましたが、現在では季節を問わず楽しまれています。ブクブクー茶は、縁起の良い物＝（カリーナムン）とされ、特に旅立ちの祝いに用いられていました。

ブクブクー茶は、日本の茶道とは全く異なります。種類としては”振り茶”に当たります。（新潟県のバタバタ茶、島根県のボテボテ茶等と同様）

Please contact Rikako Kuwae and send an application email for a waiting list.