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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Kōsaku Matsumora

Kōsaku Matsumora was a respected practitioner of Tomari-te, a style of Okinawan martial arts that developed in the Tomari region. Kōsaku Matsumora was born in 1829 and received his training ...

10 Fascinating Aspects of Okinawan Culture

Exploring the Enchanting Tapestry of Okinawan Culture. Language: Preserving Uchinaaguchi - The Unique Language of Okinawa. In Okinawa, there's a language called Uchinaaguchi which is quite different from Japanese. It ...

Shurijo Castle, Ryukyuan History and Cultural Heritage

Shurijo Castle, located in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Over its existence ...