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VILLAGE Report #Okinawa Prefecture

A bingata pattern

[VILLAGE Report vol.9] 16 Nationally Designated Items, 4th in Japan | Okinawa Prefecture

Of Japan’s 244 items, Okinawa has 16. That places it 4th nationwide by number of items. Why have so many techniques survived on islands so far away?

[VILLAGE Report vol.9] 16 Nationally Designated Items, 4th in Japan | Okinawa Prefecture

Of Japan’s 244 items, Okinawa has 16. That places it 4th nationwide by number of items. Why have so many techniques survived on islands so far away?

Shuri Castle beyond the forest

Okinawa Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Sefa-utaki is the supreme sacred site of the Ryukyu Kingdom. There are 16 nationally designated traditional crafts. We have summarized Okinawa’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category. The final installment of the 47 Prefectures Guide.

Okinawa Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Sefa-utaki is the supreme sacred site of the Ryukyu Kingdom. There are 16 nationally designated traditional crafts. We have summarized Okinawa’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category. The final installment of the 47 Prefectures Guide.