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Paantu: The Mud-Covered Sacred Deities of Miyako

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In Miyako, visiting deities with foul-smelling mud, terrifying wooden masks chase children down the street and smear mud across the...

CULTURE

Hajichi: The Powerful Female Tattooing Tradition of the Ryukyus

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Due to society being conditioned to believe a particular standard or ideal of beauty, we forget the beautiful cultural traditions...

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Shikuwasa: The Powerful Longevity Promoting Fruit & the Benefits of Nobiletin

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Shikuwasa is just one of those fruits you can't get anywhere else in the world. A powerful citrus with a...

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The Hidari Gomon: Symbol of Ryukyuan Pride

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During the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom, each aristocratic family had a kamon. Kamon originated in Japan and entered the...

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10 Okinawan (Uchinaaguchi) phrases to learn before your next trip to Okinawa

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The Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa) are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places you can visit in the Asia-Pacific region. As...

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Yonaguni (Dunan): Food, Travel, Culture & Facts

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Text Example Yonaguni, called “Dunan” in the native language, is the western-most island in the Ryukyu archipelago. There are three...

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Shikuwasa: The Powerful Longevity Promoting Fruit & the Benefits of Nobiletin

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Shikuwasa is just one of those fruits you can't get anywhere else in the world. A powerful citrus with a...

HISTORY Read

The Hidari Gomon: Symbol of Ryukyuan Pride

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During the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom, each aristocratic family had a kamon. Kamon originated in Japan and entered the...

CULTURE Read

Paantu: The Mud-Covered Sacred Deities of Miyako

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In Miyako, visiting deities with foul-smelling mud, terrifying wooden masks chase children down the street and smear mud across the...

CULTURE

Hajichi: The Powerful Female Tattooing Tradition of the Ryukyus

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Due to society being conditioned to believe a particular standard or ideal of beauty, we forget the beautiful cultural traditions...

LANGUAGE Read

10 Okinawan (Uchinaaguchi) phrases to learn before your next trip to Okinawa

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The Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa) are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places you can visit in the Asia-Pacific region. As...

TRAVEL

Yonaguni (Dunan): Food, Travel, Culture & Facts

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Text Example Yonaguni, called “Dunan” in the native language, is the western-most island in the Ryukyu archipelago. There are three...

CULTURE

Hajichi: The Powerful Female Tattooing Tradition of the Ryukyus

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Due to society being conditioned to believe a particular standard or ideal of beauty, we forget the beautiful cultural traditions...

TRAVEL

Yonaguni (Dunan): Food, Travel, Culture & Facts

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Text Example Yonaguni, called “Dunan” in the native language, is the western-most island in the Ryukyu archipelago. There are three...

LANGUAGE Read

10 Okinawan (Uchinaaguchi) phrases to learn before your next trip to Okinawa

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The Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa) are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places you can visit in the Asia-Pacific region. As...

HISTORY Read

The Hidari Gomon: Symbol of Ryukyuan Pride

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During the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom, each aristocratic family had a kamon. Kamon originated in Japan and entered the...

FOOD Read

Shikuwasa: The Powerful Longevity Promoting Fruit & the Benefits of Nobiletin

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Shikuwasa is just one of those fruits you can't get anywhere else in the world. A powerful citrus with a...

CULTURE Read

Paantu: The Mud-Covered Sacred Deities of Miyako

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In Miyako, visiting deities with foul-smelling mud, terrifying wooden masks chase children down the street and smear mud across the...

Explore the beauty of the Ryukyu Islands

Committed to sharing our culture, history and stories, we’re showcasing the beauty of the Ryukyus through platforming the voices of our community. Whether you’re here for a recipe or ready to deep-dive into the rich history of the Ryukyus, everything you need is right here.

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Committed to sharing our culture, history and stories, we’re showcasing the beauty of the Ryukyus through platforming the voices of our community.

Whether you’re here for a recipe or ready to deep-dive into the rich history of the Ryukyus, everything you need is right here.