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It is now widely known that China has been focusing its attention on Okinawa, generating narratives about the island and its status. Among these narratives are the “Ryukyu Undetermined Status Theory.” ...

Hermit crabs, turtles and other species found only in Okinawa are vanishing from its beaches, as smugglers and souvenir-hunting tourists strip Japan’s southernmost islands of their unique wildlife.

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HONOLULU (KHON2) – This weekend at the Hawaii Convention Center, the 43rd annual Okinawan Festival is filling the first floor, and this year is actually a significant year. Tonkatsu @ Honolulu brings ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- The 43rd Annual Okinawan Festival celebrates all of the special food, traditions and history of Okinawa at the Honolulu Hawaii Convention Center this weekend. Celebrate ...

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