Okinawa’s culture of Grace and Gentility
Geography, nature, history, language, culinary arts and delights – What plays a decisive role in the formation of culture for any ethnic group and for any human being in this world?
Possibly all of the above and even more. Okinawan culture is truly the outstanding example of this phenomenon. A unique region, located in the south of Japan with 113 islands, has shaped its own paramount and independent cultural environment. Furthermore, with a vision and attitude that are distinct from the putative and so-called Japanese culture. Music, crafts, culinary and performing arts, are essential and venerable to the daily lives of Okinawan people.