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@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

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Sept. 1, 2019 | In Person Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
Concert: BEGIN from Okinawa (OAA 110th Anniversary Celebration)

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March 30, 2019 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
Okinawa Prefectural Association Senior Gathering (Monthly Meeting in Japanese)

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March 16, 2019 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
Monthly Seniors Gathering at Okinawa Association

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March 9, 2019 | In Person Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Fukushima Speaks - Free Documentary Screening

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Jan. 27, 2019 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
Finding Okinawa: Conversations with 3 Artists (Jon Shirota, Gena Hamamoto, Flor Kaneshiro)

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Dec. 18, 2018 | In Person Culver City, California, United States of America
Okinawa Documentary Screening "Henoko/Oura Bay: The Sea of Life"

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Dec. 9, 2018 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
Okinawa Association Mini Craft Fair 2018

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Oct. 25, 2018 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
World Uchinaanchu (Okinawan) Day Potluck

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Oct. 7, 2018 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
Annual Okinawa Bazaar 2018 – Cultural Performances and Food, Games, Raffles

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Aug. 25, 2018 | In Person Gardena, California, United States of America
Cooking Workshop: Saataa Andaagii (Okinawan Dango)

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