In 1944 Okinawan dance master Yuko Majikina and his family were evacuated fromNaha, in an effort to save a critical cultural practitioner from potential peril in theimpending Okinawan battle of World War II. It was a deathly frightening time involvinga … Continue reading
CALL (College of Arts, Languages, Literature, and Letters) is currently running donation campaign to aid students of CALL. Your donation will provide urgent financial support to students in the College of Arts, Languages & Letters–the largest and newest college at … Continue reading
As of August 15, Monday, the 7th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival in Okinawa will be held as planned: https://wuf2022.com/ja/ The Center for Okinawan Studies is able to offer partial travel support to select students who intend to participate in the Festival … Continue reading
“Born Again Uchinanchu: The Hawaii Experience” is the working title for an Okinawan community book, whose publication is tentatively scheduled for summer of 2022. It is being written by Karleen Chinen, the longtime writer and editor of The Hawaii Herald, … Continue reading
Professor Mark McNally is going to offer History 423: Okinawa CRN 91172, Asynchronous course Spring 2021. Please see the attached flyer for more info.
There is going to be a class Okinawan Literature, taught in the Okinawan language at UHM Spring 2021! Dr. Stewart Curry will offer JPN 472: Okinawan Language & Literature(A 500-year Legacy of Poetry, Drama, and Prose), CRN 93025, MW 3:00PM-4:15pm … Continue reading
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation (OIST Foundation) 1st Anniversary Gala “Splash,” can be viewed on the gala website : https://oistfoundationgala.splashthat.com . The Gala will take place on Dec 2 (Wed) from 6:30PM (EST). The Foundation has had a remarkable … Continue reading
COS Director Dr. Masato Ishida has written an opinion article on Nikkei Asian Review (Wednesday, November 7, 2019 issue), regarding devastating loss of Okinawa’s Shuri Castle by fire. The article can be accessed free from the following link: https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Shuri-Castle-fire-highlights-unique-Okinawan-history-and-identity
In Spring 2019 semester, Dr. Stewart Curry will offer an introductory Okinawan language class. For those interested, this will be a perfect opportunity to immerse into Okinawan language. Please check it out! East Asian Languages & Literatures (EALL) 197—Elementary Okinawan … Continue reading
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On November 11th, Sunday, from 6pm, there will be traditional Okinawan music performance at Orvis Auditorium,UH Manoa Music Department. Please click on the flyer below for further details. Sacred Sounds of Ryukyu Flyer For online ticket purchase, please click on … Continue reading
