Okinawan Culture Series

Uchinaa Culture is a series to introduce a glimpse of the Okinawan local culture, traditions, and languages. Having a history of being a petty kingdom for 450 years, unique and characteristic customs and traditions, which are strongly influenced both by China and Japan, were developed in Okinawa. Hope you enjoy a reading trip to the Okinawan culture.

Okinawan Culture Series Posts

Uchinaa Culture 10

The 7th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival

 

 

 

 

Uchinaa Culture 07

Ryuuka-Okinawan poetry/song

 

Uchinaa Culture 09

Irei no hi

 

Uchinaa Culture 04

Island speech

Uchinaa Culture 05

Kyuu-bon festival

Uchinaa Culture 06

Day to promote island speech

Uchinaa Culture 01

Shi-mi

Uchinaa Culture 02

Moochy

Uchinaa Culture 03

Ugan buduchi