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A Personal Study of the Okinawan Language A Personal Study of the Okinawan Language: A linguistics essay from 1995 on the nature of the language, its decline, and examples of words and phrases. (Society and Culture) http://leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu/pub/wip/afuji.ap7.html Special Forces Association Web Site for Chapter II Special Forces Association Web Site for Chapter II: Chapter II SFA official minutes, The Rag (monthly newsletter) and photos of the Chapter's activities. (Society and Culture) http://www.sfachapter2.org/ Okinawa: The American Years, 1945-1972 Okinawa: The American Years, 1945-1972: Chronology, history, photos, and more on post-war Okinawa. (Society and Culture) http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/coas/history/sarantakes/Okinawa.html Okinawazone Okinawazone: Assists military communities on Okinawa with basic needs such as cars, hair needs, employment and other necessities. (Society and Culture) http://www.okinawazone.20m.com/ AIJ: Adventures of Ian in Japan AIJ: Adventures of Ian in Japan: Online journal of the adventures of Ian Laidlaw, a JET participant in Okinawa. Includes competitions and a discussion forum. (Society and Culture) http://www.angelfire.com/home/storytale Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa Japan Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa Japan: MCCS Okinawa provides services for military, civilian, and family members stationed on Okinawa. (Society and Culture) http://www.mccsokinawa.com/ Okinawa Digital Archives "Wonder Okinawa" Okinawa Digital Archives "Wonder Okinawa": Offers a broad range of texts regarding Okinawa Prefecture, its culture, festivals and other related topics. Also available are downloadable applications for online touring and discussion of Okinawa, an about and privacy policy sections. (Society and Culture) http://www.wonder-okinawa.jp/index_en.jsp Okinawa (Japan) Okinawa (Japan): Describes the Okinawa flag, its symbols and history. With links to city flags and related information. (Society and Culture) http://atlasgeo.span.ch/fotw/flags/jp-47.html Kadena Services Squadron Kadena Services Squadron: Site offers information on all Air Force morale, welfare and recreation services, facilities and events offered by the Kadena 18th Services Squadron. Information includes pets, Okuma Resort, lodging, employment and laundry. A locally published, Venture (Society and Culture) http://www.18services.com/ Okinawa, Then and Now Okinawa, Then and Now: A former US navyman's recollections of Okinawa 30 years ago and impressions from visiting there again recently. (Society and Culture) http://www.jpri.org/publications/occasionalpapers/op11.html Puerto Rican Alliance of Okinawa Puerto Rican Alliance of Okinawa: Ex-patriot group to strengthen Hispanic ties in Okinawa. (Society and Culture) http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/7233/ Shisa Shisa: Description of the ornamental shisa, seen on buildings all over Okinawa, and the myth that created them. (Society and Culture) http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/6330/Shisa.html Welcome to Okinawa Welcome to Okinawa: Gives several short essays and FAQ on Okinawa life and culture, as well as political issues with US military bases. (Society and Culture) http://www.well.com/user/nobumasa/ Neighborhood Assembly Of God Church Neighborhood Assembly Of God Church: An English-speaking church in Okinawa, Japan with ministry to US military, Okinawan, and Japanese families. Describes ministries, provides photographs, and lists service times. (Society and Culture) http://www.okinawachurch.com/ Okinawan Wall Paintings Okinawan Wall Paintings: Offers a collection of photos of the paintings on various Okinawan sea walls. Guest book is also available. (Society and Culture) http://www.geocities.co.jp/HeartLand/5104/ The Okinawa Centenarian Study The Okinawa Centenarian Study: Offers information and statistics on centenarians, a description of a centenarian study, book excerpts, biographies on the researchers, and contact information. Also contains links to news articles and a mailing list. (Society and Culture) http://www.okicent.org/ Contemporary Okinawa Website Contemporary Okinawa Website: Site offers historical and political information and documents regarding Okinawa, particularly the Post WWII era. A number of book and article reviews and opinions are also available. Site also offers information and commentary on the Okinawan town of Ki (Society and Culture) http://www.niraikanai.wwma.net/ GrooveSeeker GrooveSeeker: Gives listings of party and events on Okinawa. With forum and gallery. (Society and Culture) http://www.gsv2.com/home.htm Ryukyu Champru - Library Ryukyu Champru - Library: Gives an introduction to Okinawa, the 'base' problem, and regional culture. (Society and Culture) http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Garden/3400/page2.html Okinawa Diary Okinawa Diary: A collection of articles on Okinawan history and culture, written by Paul Saeki. (Society and Culture) http://www.adam.com.au/psandcd/index.htm Okinawa Awamori Distillers Association Okinawa Awamori Distillers Association: Offers an introduction to Awamori, Okinawan traditional rice wine. Site includes the history and making of Awamori as well as how to enjoy it. (Society and Culture) http://www.okinawa-awamori.or.jp/english/ Okinawa International Consortium of Longevity Okinawa International Consortium of Longevity: The official post conference website of the Okinawa International Conference on Longevity (OICL). Site contains an about OICL page, the governor's message, speaker's abstracts, supporters, site map, contact information and a post conference summary. (Society and Culture) http://www.oic-longevity.wwma.net/