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https://www.discovernikkei.org/en/users/josephkamiya/

@josephkamiya

4th generation Asian American, Ryūkyū (Okinawa) x Japan (Fukuoka) roots


Nikkei Interests

andagi Battle of Okinawa Henoko (Okinawa) Okinawa Okinawa Association of America (organization) Okinawan language Okinawans Okinawa Prefecture Ryukyuan languages Ryukyu Buyo (Okinawan classical dance) Ryukyu dance Ryukyu Islands Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko sanshin Uchinaguchi Uchinanchu uta-sanshin

Event
June 28, 2025 | In Person Torrance, California, United States of America
Ryukyuan/Okinawan Dance | Kansen nu Michi Tirashi: Lighting the Path for Future Generations

Event
Sept. 27, 2022 - Sept. 28, 2022 | Virtual
(VIRTUAL) Mini Okinawan Diaspora Concert

Event
May 19, 2022 | In Person Los Angeles, California, United States of America
LIVE MUSIC: William Alexander, Okinawan American Funk-Soul Musician



Event
Oct. 29, 2020 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
[VIRTUAL] Afro-Okinawan Dialogues, Part 2 feat. Ariko Ikehara (Presentation on Black-Okinawan Identity)

Event
Sept. 27, 2020 | In Person California, United States of America
[VIRTUAL] Afro-Okinawan Dialogues, Part 1 (Presentation on Black-Okinawan Identity)



Event
April 4, 2020 | In Person Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Boy Soldiers: Secret War in Okinawa - Free Documentary Screening - Possible postponement or cancellation
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