LECTUREConnecting hearts, shaping our future.
In Okinawan, both "chimu" and "kukuru" refer to the "heart." "Timugukuru" is an even stronger expression, meaning "sincerity" or "true heart." The name "Shimakutuba Juku Timugukuru" expresses our mission: to teach Shimakutuba with passion and sincerity, and to pass on the very "spirit" that is at the core of the language.
Some feelings and sensibilities can only be conveyed through Shimakutuba and are lost in standard Japanese. We are committed to passing on the kindness, faith, and unique "goodness" that is expressed through this language.
FEATUREStories of the people living in Okinawa.
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I Want to Build an Infrastructure of Assistance Through Tigany Festival — MG (“Okinawa Samurai”)
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Play, Learn, Connect on Earth, and Live a Rich Life Cha-Ashibi (General Incorporated Association)
Based in Chatan Town, Okinawa, Cha-Ashibi is a general incorporated association built on the concept
GALLERYRyukyu Journey
Beyond the beautiful sea, sky, and mountains, there is a deeper charm to Okinawa that many do not know about. We will explore its rich nature, traditional customs, unique culture, the daily lives of its people, and its disappearing language, Shimakutuba. We will delve into the profound and little-known appeal of this remarkable land.
Connecting the Legacy of Language to the Future September 18th is Shimakutuba Day.
What was the “dialect tag” used in Okinawa?
[The Mystique of Ryukyu] What is “Hajichi”? The Sentiments Contained in Okinawa’s Lost Traditional Tattooing Culture
Is Shimakutuba a Dialect? — The Ambiguous Boundary Between Dialect and Language.
A Staple Souvenir! The Little-Known World of Vibrant “Ryukyu Glass”
The Living Legacy of Protection in Okinawa: Unveiling the Mystery of “Ishi-gan-to.”
What Is a “Shisa,” Okinawa’s Guardian Deity? We Explain Its Meaning, History, and Types.
Okinawan Traditional Events: A Look at Lunar Calendar Customs
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