Invisible in their omnipresence, these humble concrete blocks speak volumes about the indelible forces that have shaped two island communities on opposite sides of the Pacific.
The Art of Living
Modern-day makers carry on the traditional craft of yachimun in Naha’s famed Tsuboya pottery district.
At Kakuman Shikki, the tradition of Ryūkyūan lacquerware lives on in pieces that balance timeless beauty with modern-day function.
In the vibrant world of bingata, an artist’s creative spirit soars.
Halekulani’s emblematic kiawe tree has borne witness to 130 years of storied history.
A writer delves into the complicated legacy of Kyuzo Toyama, a statesman hailed as the “father of Okinawan emigration.”
Generations of karate practitioners uphold the principles of Gōjū-ryū and those of its legendary founder.
Ukwanshin Kabudan reconnects Hawai‘i’s Okinawan community with their homeland through music and dance.
A third-generation senshoku artisan upholds a family legacy of honoring the past while creating anew.
In the face of climate change and other threats, local environmentalists are turning the tide to protect Okinawa’s coral-rich waters.
