Through their collective effort, the women of Kijōka honor a craft of remarkable beauty, philosophy, and craftsmanship.
Immersed in the island’s traditional way of life, a photographer finds a muse in Iriomote.
Ukwanshin Kabudan reconnects Hawai‘i’s Okinawan community with their homeland through music and dance.
A renowned hula dancer shares the art of hula with audiences near and far.
Modern-day makers carry on the traditional craft of yachimun in Naha’s famed Tsuboya pottery district.
Moments of joy, reverence, and devotion within Okinawa’s surfing community come into focus through the lens of local photographers.
A third-generation senshoku artisan upholds a family legacy of honoring the past while creating anew.
In the vibrant world of bingata, an artist’s creative spirit soars.
In the face of climate change and other threats, local environmentalists are turning the tide to protect Okinawa’s coral-rich waters.
Pushing the boundaries of pottery, Toshiko Takaezu elevated functional craft into fine art.
