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As part of Okinawa in Focus, a special year-long series commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japan from the United States, this webinar explores the crucial role Okinawa has played in U.S.-Japan security relations.

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The Okinawa & U.S.-Japan Security Alliance in Critical Times

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Visions of Okinawa: Cinematic Reflections

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Children's Day is on its way! Come share Japan’s national holiday with us, where all children are stars and their happiness is celebrated. 

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Children’s Day: Kodomo no Hi

This live webinar explores the little-known Brutalist architecture on Okinawa as part of special programming commemorating the 50th anniversary year of Okinawa's return to Japanese sovereignty from the U.S. in 1972. 

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Concrete Paradise: Okinawan Brutalist Architecture

This in-person family workshop explores not only the stylized movements and gestures of Okinawa’s traditional court dances and zo odori (popular folk dances), but also the beats and sounds of Okinawa’s iconic music. 

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032022 Okinawa Dance Workshop (Families)

Okinawan Dance Workshop for Families 

Learn about the history of Okinawa’s performing arts in an in-person, interactive dance workshop that introduces the movements and rhythms of Okinawa’s traditional court dances.

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031922 Introduction to Okinawan Dance

Introduction to Okinawan Dance

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Okinawa Reversion Agreement, a group of the islands' most exquisite dancers will perform a diverse repertoire of Okinawan traditional performing arts accompanied by live music. 

Waves Across Time: Traditional Dance and Music of Okinawa


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Waves Across Time: Traditional Dance and Music of Okinawa  

Speakers discuss how climate change is affecting marine life, with a particular focus on Okinawa’s waters, and the importance of transitioning to a sustainable ocean economy.

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Climate Change & the Blue Economy: Diving into Okinawa’s Waters

Mental health experts share their insights into the psychological impact of living in a COVID-19 world in Japan and the United States, and how we can best transition to this new way of life.

Okinawa in Focus: Revisiting the Archipelago 50 Years After its Reversion to Japan

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The Okinawa & U.S.-Japan Security Alliance in Critical Times

Okinawa in Focus

Visions of Okinawa: Cinematic Reflections

Okinawa in Focus

Children’s Day: Kodomo no Hi

Okinawa in Focus

Concrete Paradise: Okinawan Brutalist Architecture

Okinawa in Focus

Okinawan Dance Workshop for Families

Okinawa in Focus

Introduction to Okinawan Dance

Okinawa in Focus

Waves Across Time: Traditional Dance and Music of Okinawa

Okinawa in Focus

Climate Change & the Blue Economy: Diving into Okinawa’s Waters

Okinawa in Focus

Adjusting to the New Normal: COVID-19 & Mental Health

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