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United to launch first nonstop US-Okinawa flight in more than 50 years

The service will be the first nonstop flight between Okinawa and the continental U.S. since the island reverted to Japanese ...
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Tanker rescues 18 from flooding American cargo ship bound for Okinawa

Hong Kong-flagged tanker Pacific Yantai rescued 18 mariners from a flooding U.S. cargo ship in the Western Pacific, the U.S.
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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther Replacement Announcement Shakes Up Letitia Wright's MCU Future as Shuri

Marvel Studios is rolling out the red carpet for its new Black Panther, leaving Letitia Wright's MCU character on unstable ground. A new character will don the Black Panther suit when Ryan Coogler's ...
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Okinawa History Travel Beyond Shuri Castle: Touring World Heritage Sites and Historic Landmarks Tracing the Footsteps of the Ryukyu Kingdom

When it comes to historical spots in Okinawa tourism, many people probably think of Shuri Castle. As the center of politics and culture for the Ryukyu Kingdom, Shuri Castle is an essential place for ...
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I wanted to try walking through the center of my own life. A solo trip to Shuri Castle, walking with the Okinawa perfume 'Ryukyu Vermilion'

Working in Tokyo, I found myself saying "I'm fine" more and more without even realizing it. In reality, there are days when I'm a little tired. There are days when I want to go home early. There are ...
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Okinawan fishermen’s oar weapon turned the tide with blinding surprise attack

In Okinawa, fishermen once turned their everyday oars into a deadly self-defense weapon called the Eiku. This unique technique, Sunakake, used a powerful sweep to fling sand into an attacker’s eyes, ...