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My Scholarship entry - Nuchidu takara / Life is a treasure

Surrounded by beautiful ocean, Okinawa is an island paradise and the way of life is inherently peaceful. 命どぅ宝 (nuchidu takara) is a common saying in the Okinawan language that means

JAPAN | Saturday, 22 November 2014 | Views [434]

Surrounded by beautiful ocean, Okinawa is an island paradise and the way of life is inherently peaceful. 命どぅ宝 (nuchidu takara) is a common saying in the Okinawan language that means "life is a treasure". Although the issue of bases in Okinawa has been simmering for over 50 years, people remain determined and optimistic in their dream for a base-free future.

Tags: treasure, paradise, island, ocean, coral, summer, blue, water, okinawa, japan


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