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Okinawa 2006
In October, I went on a tour of Okinawa with my parents and grandparents. It was the occasion of the 4th World Uchinachu Festival.
Peace Memorial
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| Peace Memorial |
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| Peace Memorial Plaza |
Fourth World Uchinanchu Festival
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| The Hawaii delegation preparing to march in the Opening Day Parade. |
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A food vendor at the Uchinanchu Festival |
Sightseeing
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| Our tour group at Shuri Castle |
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Shuri Castle courtyard |
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| Grandpa and Grandma Akamine on the tour bus |
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| Nakijin Castle Ruins |
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| Margaret Yafuso taking pictures |
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Mom and Dad at Nakijin Castle Ruins |
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| Goichi Furusho and Tadao Akamine at Nakijin Castle Ruins |
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| Shoji doors at Shikina-en Royal Park |
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| Shikina-en Royal Park |
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| My father and me at the Goya hydroponic farm |
Visiting the Akamine Family
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| Yoneko's house entrance |
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| Grandma, Grandpa, his brother Yohiko, and his sister Tomiko Tsuhako |
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Some of the Akamine family |
Small Details
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| They had the cutest small cars in Japan |
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| Sewer covers |
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Back in Hawaii
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| Grandpa and Grandma Akamine at the airport |
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This isn't their luggage, but it's hot design |
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Last updated: December 21, 2011
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