The first LooChoo Identity Conference (LCIC), was held on Moku O Kahekili/Maui, from March 20-22. Over 100 Delegatesand volunteers from O`ahu, Maui, and Moku o Keawe/Hawai`i Island, as well as […]
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OFF TO YAEYAMA 八重山んかい行ちゅん
O-RI TO-RI！Our third day in Okinawa had us flying out to the Yaeyama Islands of Ishigaki and Taketomi. These beautiful southern islands of the Ryukyu chain holds some of the […]
Ukwanshin Tour 2012: Returning Back “Home”
Excited and anxious tour participants left Honolulu on a very pleasant flight on Hawaiian Airlines to Osaka. However on our arrival into Osaka, we were 45 minutes late due to […]
Maui Okinawa Festival “Releasing Their Okinawan Spirit!”
The Maui Okinawa Festival was held on June 16th, at the Maui Mall in Kahului. Maui Okinawa Kenjinkai members, their families and friends, worked hard with preparations as things went […]
Washita Ichiman Concert Brings Young and Old Together
“Washita Ichiman” concert at the Doris Duke Theater and Kona’s LEAD Theater brought surprise and emotional experiences that went beyond the stage. Tomoko Uehara showed a side that most people […]
Ii Sougwachi Debiru! いい正月でびる！Happy New Year!
The Lunar New Year is more commonly referred to as “Chinese New Year”, and was observed on January 23rd. Most of Asia still retains the Lunar New Year as their […]
“Ichimadin Shimanchu” Uchinaanchu From Around the World Return With Energy, Excitement.
Young shimanchu with red shirts of eisaa design and the words “Requios” on the back stand in line for immigration clearance with us in Narita. Some of the members are […]
Ukwanshin Visiting Okinawa With Message of Revitalization
Ukwanshin’s Norman, Keith, Brandon and Eric will have a busy schedule on the 12 day visit during the World Uchinaanchu Taikai next month. They will be participating in the special […]
Ukwanshin Tour Connects Identity, Spirituality, and Culture
Ukwanshin’s 5th Gakumun Tour to Okinawa was another visit full of unforgettable events, emotion and information. Out of all the tours, this must have been the most personal, as it […]
Iha Four Sisters’ “Tinsagunu Hana Concert” in Hawaii Highlights
Haisai Gusuyoo! We finally have highlights from the sold out Iha Four Sisters’ concerts in Honolulu . The clip is courtesy of Bobby Estrella of TriStar Video. We would once […]