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	b-zenjapan - Introduction of Traditional Crafts : Okinawa Prefecture - Kumejima Pongee
		Originating in India, this method of weaving was introduced into Japan around the 14th century along eastern trade routes.
		It is also said that Kumejima pongee started when someone taught the islanders how to weave after studying sericulture techniques in China.
		Kumejima is therefore considered to be the birthplace of Japanese pongee.
	www.b-zenjapan.com /crafts/okinawa_01.phtml (301 words)

	Kumejima, Okinawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kumejima (久米島町; -chou) is a town located in Shimajiri district, Okinawa, Japan.
		Kumejima is often said to be one of the most beautiful of the Ryukyu Islands.
		During the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Kumejima was often visited by Chinese envoys called "sapposhi" on their way to Shuri Castle on Okinawa Island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kumejima,_Okinawa (194 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Okinawa prefecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Okinawa's capital, Naha, is located in the southern part of the largest and most populous island, Okinawa Island, which is approximately half-way between Kyūshū and Taiwan.
		Okinawa Island (沖縄本島 Okinawa-hontō, the main island of Okinawa) is the largest of the Ryukyu Islands at the edge of the East China Sea, helping to define the seas boundary with the open Pacific Ocean.
		Okinawa (沖縄) is the southern most prefecture of Japan and the main island of the Ryukyu island chain.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Okinawa-prefecture (717 words)

	Okinawa Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Okinawa's location in the East China Sea, and relatively close proximity to Japan, Korea, China and South East Asia allowed the Ryūkyū Kingdom to become a prosperous trading nation.
		On January 1, 2006, the town of Kochinda and the village of Gushikami from Shimajiri District merged to form the new town of Yaese.
		On January 1, 2006, the town of Sashiki and the villages of Tamagusuku, Chinen and Ozato (all from Shimajiri District) merged to form the new city of Nanjo.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Okinawa (1430 words)

	Shimajiri District, Okinawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Shimajiri (島尻郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan.
		Roughly translated, Shimajiri means "Butt of the island" which refers to its southerly position on the island of Okinawa.
		As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 131,670 and the density of 464.36 persons per km².
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shimajiri,_Okinawa (88 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Okinawa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 52,347 and the density of 2,817.38 persons per km².
		Tokashiki (渡嘉敷村; -son) is a village located in Shimajiri district, Okinawa, Japan.
		As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 775 and the density of 40.41 persons per km².
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Okinawa (102 words)

	Okinawa_Prefecture
		Okinawa's capital, Naha, is located in the southern part of the largest and most populous island, Okinawa Honto, which is approximately half-way between Kyūshū and Taiwan.
		Following the end of World War II and the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, for 27 years Okinawa was under US administration.
		On May 15, 1972, Okinawa once again became part of Japan, although to this day the US maintains a large military presence there: more than 37,240 US military personnel and dependents, including 14,460 Marines, are still based there.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/o/ok/okinawa_prefecture.html (1220 words)

	Tesshinkan Ryu Kyu Kobudo
		Taira Shinken was born Maezato Shinken on the 12th June 1897, in the village of Nakazato'on the island of Kumejima.
		As one of the senior students, he was ranked 7th Dan by Akamine Sensei and 8th Dan by the All Okinawan Karate Kobudo Association and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hozon Shinko Kai until the death of Akamine Sensei in 1999.
		July 23, 2000, Okinawa hosted the G8 Summit conference and Tamayose Sensei was chosen as one of four Okinawan Masters to demonstrate the cultural arts of Karate and Kobudo for the leaders of the worlds most powerful countries.
	www.angelfire.com /sk/budokai/tesshinkan.html (1502 words)

	Okinawa Prefecture - Wikipedia Light! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		For the World War II battle, see Battle of Okinawa.
		Part of the movie Kill Bill takes place in Okinawa.
		The Karate Kid, Part II, starring Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio, is set in Okinawa.
	godseye.com /wiki/index.php/Okinawa_Prefecture (1198 words)

	Okinawa Japan
		Located between Kyushu and Taiwan, Okinawa is the largest island in Okinawa Prefecture.
		The people of Okinawa are descendants of the Ryukyus who had ties with both Japan and China.
		John in Japan is a photo, news, and travel information resource for Okinawa and Japan.
	www.johninjapan.com /browse-images/kume-jima_38 (260 words)

	Okinawa info here at pinkjustis.info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Okinawa.com: Okinawa culture, Okinawa travel, Okinawa photos, Okinawa...
		Okinawa culture, travel, photos, language, recipes, dance, music, travelogue, and links.
		Farewell to Okinawa The Cook Family will soon be leaving after a wonderful tour in Okinawa.
	pinkjustis.info /Okinawa (1574 words)

	Hotel Nikko Kume Island, Okinawa, Japan :: Information
		Location: This marine resort hotel overlooks "Eef Beach", a 2 km-long, pristine, white sand beach ideal for swimming..
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	Okinawa Hotels: Read Okinawa Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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	travel-reviews.freetravelresources.info /Hotels-g298225-Okinawa_Kyushu_Okinawa-Hotels.html (340 words)

	Kumejima Eef Beach Hotel (Okinawa), Okinawa - Hotel reviews and prices
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