Okinawa Arts Research Studies World Scene

11/29/2025

The name and author speaks for itself. You won't find any better information on the Ryukyus.

11/29/2025

I ordered this months ago and the publication was finally completed. I was lucky enough to be home when it was delivered by USPS and left on the ground just minutes before a rain downpour would have soaked it. Thank you Greg Smits for writing and having published such extraordinary material.

04/28/2022

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What a great weekend with Scharine Kirchoff of Ryukyu Heritage Textiles ( ryukyuheritagetextiles.com/?fbclid=IwAR0SaPavm7hDVOsWaJZX... )

Okinawa Arts Research Studies World Scene held its 2nd Okinawa Indigo Workshop at the Waterpoints dojo lead by the world renown Okinawan textile artist Scharine Kirchoff of the Ryukyu Heritage Textiles ( ryukyuheritagetextiles.com/?fbclid=IwAR0SaPavm7hDVOsWaJZX... )

08/06/2021

We are proud to be a small sponsor and we thank Chris Wilson for his continual presence in spreading this important art.

In 2019 we interviewed karate master Koichi Nakasone for episode 3 of the Sensei: Masters of Okinawan Karate series, later we interviewed his teacher, 87-yea...

08/05/2021

A great community, country, and world contributor.

Today is the birthday of Seikichi Toguchi sensei founder of the Shoreikan. Today he would be 100 years old. Toguchi Sensei was a senior student of Seiko Higa and Chojun Miyagi both of whom were students of Kanryo Higashionna. Toguchi made several contributions to Goju-Ryu. First he created additional kata to produce a more progressive teaching curriculum. Second he created the Daruma Taiso exercises which expanded on the Junbi Undo created by Miyagi sensei. Third he created 2 man application drills for the Goju-Ryu kata. He was also the first senior Goju-Ryu sensei to teach the Americans stationed on Okinawa. Below Toguchi sensei shows his incredible flexibility which he was renown for.

07/20/2021

Just Train!!!

Each of Miyagi’s students had their individual greatness that they were encouraged to explore and further develop the art of Goju Ryu.
All questions of successor are largely a waste of time. Let those who are unfulfilled argue the toss.
For those focused upon looking deeper, investigate what made each student unique and strong in THEIR way. Seek to emulate and combine the various greatness in order to create the ultimate version of YOUR art.

06/22/2021

Come fold some origami, make a wish, and hang it on some bamboo. Also, find a new interest in the Okinawan culture.

Come join us for Tanabata Star Festival, Origami, and Okinawa Cultural Exhibition with your favorite yukata!
July 7th 2021 7:00 PM (CDT)
/Parking Lot of Okinawa Arts Research Studies World Scene (18400 FM 1431 Jonestown, TX)
You will have a chance to receive a mask with a prizewinning design from JF-CGP or a Sanrio mask from Kinokuniya Austin!
Enjoy wearing yukata at the Tanabata festival!
This event is free and open to the public. Your donation is greatly appreciated! (Visit www.jasga.org)

06/07/2021

One of my great inspirations.

芭蕉布と生きる100歳。毎朝、鏡に向かって誓うのは「偽りのない仕事をします」－－。人間国宝、平良敏子さん。消滅の危機にあった芭蕉布を復興させ、今も作業場の「指定席」で、糸をうむ作業を続けます。織りなす言葉を、若手記者の取材後記とともに、ぜひ聴いてください。　 #琉球新報ラジオ部
https://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/entry-1333679.html