Worldwide Uchina Network 世界のウチナーネットワーク
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More than any other prefecture, Okinawa is known for its citizens emigrating to other countries. There are estimated to be 420,000 Uchinanchu (Okinawan descendants) living overseas. On October 30th, World Uchinanchu Day is celebrated with the hope that the Uchina Network, that has grown over the years, spreads around the world and prospers. Every year around this anniversary, Okinawa themed programs take place around the world.
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2017.08.31
Uchina Festival will be held to celerate the Worldwide Uchinanchu Day (October 30th). This event will strengthen the bond between Uchinanchu and the local community. At the festival we will have Okinawan food, drinks, games for kids, Okinawan dance, ...
OTHER
2017.08.29
from Vancouver, British Columbia. My name is Brian Arai and I am from Vancouver, British Columbia. I am a part of the Okinawa Kenjinkai located in Vancouver that has around 300 members active. The kenjinkai gets together throughout the year such as, ...
OTHER
2017.08.28
Severed roots We grew up believing we were Japanese. That’s what Dad told us. And really, that was so far away, what did we care? We were just two kids, half Asian, half White, growing up in America. Life was about religion, career, being good studen...
Relay column of active Uchinanchu around the world
What made you come to Okinawa? I got a plane ticket to Japan in 1985 as the winning prize for a singing contest. I went to Tokyo to pursue my dream of becoming an enka singer, but that dream didn't come true. I visited Okinawa after two years. At tha...
