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Hurdles remain for government plan to rebuild Shuri Castle by 2026

National | Regional Voices: Okinawa Nov 27, 2020

Hurdles remain for government plan to rebuild Shuri Castle by 2026

Since the blaze, a large number of problems have surfaced, such as securing the wood to rebuild, ownership of the castle and an insurance shortfall.

SDF still building Miyakojima depot despite protests and land row

National | Regional Voices: Okinawa Oct 16, 2020

SDF still building Miyakojima depot despite protests and land row

The Okinawa Defense Bureau has been unable to acquire 0.6 hectares of the site due to a dispute between a company and individuals who both claim ownership.

Okinawa cultural hall shows what the new normal will look like for theaters

Stage | Regional Voices: Okinawa Jun 12, 2020

Okinawa cultural hall shows what the new normal will look like for theaters

In publishing a composite image of a socially-distanced theater crowd, the hall painted a bleak image of the future of stage in Japan.

Indian entrepreneurs create water-saving solution for farmers out of Okinawa fruit scraps

National | Regional Voices: Okinawa Jan 24, 2020

Indian entrepreneurs create water-saving solution for farmers out of Okinawa fruit scraps

Two Indian entrepreneurs in Okinawa Prefecture are developing an organic polymer made from fruit scraps that can retain water 50 times its weight, in a potential breakthrough for farming in water-scarce regions. Polymers are usually made from chemical components and other ingredients and can absorb ...

Exhibition traces history of Okinawa tattoo tradition that became a mark of shame

National / History | Regional Voices: Okinawa Sep 20, 2019

Exhibition traces history of Okinawa tattoo tradition that became a mark of shame

Back when Okinawa was the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879), tattooing the back of women's hands was a common practice, with the tattoos admired by men and women alike for their elaborate designs. But few people, especially overseas, know the dark side of this history. The tattoos, known ...

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