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  Ryukyuan languages - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miyako (Miyako: myaaku hutsi) Spoken: islands of the Miyako district, Standard: Hirara, Speakers: 55783
Okinawan (Okinawan: uchinaaguchi) Spoken: southern and central districts of the Okinawan mainland and the surrounding minor islands, Standard: traditionally Shuri, modern Naha, Speakers: 900000
Since Amami, Miyako, Yaeyama, and Yonaguni are less urbanised than the Okinawan mainland, their languages are not declining as quickly as that of Okinawa proper, and children continue to be brought up in these languages.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ryukyuan_languages   (486 words)

  
 Soka Gakkai--VIEWPOINT: My View of Soka Gakkai--Foster Parents Recognized by Kiwanis International, Osaka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Some of Miyako's fondest memories of her early days in Osaka are of attending meetings where she sang and shared meaningful dialogues together with her fellow Soka Gakkai members.
Miyako determined to repay her debt of gratitude to her fellow Soka Gakkai members who supported her rehabilitation, and further dedicated herself to Soka Gakkai activities and encouraging members.
Miyako says she learned the important fundamentals of child-rearing from her Soka Gakkai activities: the strength of continuous prayer and wholehearted dialogue, and a heart that respects others.
sokagakkai.info /html3/viewpoint3/view3/view_foster_parent3.html   (1178 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Ryukyuan languages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Miyako is a language spoken by around 55783 people in the Miyako archipelagic area (including Miyako Island), south of Okinawa Island.
Okinawan (Okinawan Uchinaaguchi) is a Ryukyuan language spoken in Japan on the southern island of Okinawa, as well as the surrounding islands of Kerama, Kume-jima, Tonaki, Aguni, and a number of smaller islands located to the east of the main island of Okinawa.
Yaeyama is a language spoken by around 44650 people in the Yaeyama islands south of the Miyako area of the Ryukyus.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ryukyuan-languages   (904 words)

  
 Mii District, Fukuoka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Mii (三井郡; -gun) is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.
As of 2003 statisics (but following the merger of Kitano), the district has an estimated population of 15,378 and a density of 674 persons per km².
On February 5, 2005 the former town of Kitano merged with two other towns (from other districts) into the city of Kurume, Fukuoka.
www.butte-silverbow.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Mii_District,_Fukuoka   (141 words)

  
 Ukiha District, Fukuoka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ukiha (浮羽郡; -gun) was a district located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Due to this merger, the district was disappeared.
On February 5, 2005, preceding the merger of Ukiha with Yoshii, the former town of Tanushimaru merged with three other towns (from other districts) into the expanded city of Kurume.
www.butte-silverbow.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Ukiha_District,_Fukuoka   (147 words)

  
 Fukuoka Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
These are the towns and villages in each district.
On February 5, 2005 the former towns of Kitano (from Mii District), Jojima and Mizuma (from Mizuma District), and Tanushimaru (from Ukiha District) merged into the city of Kurume.
On January 24, 2005 the former towns of Fukuma and Tsuyazaki (from Munakata District) merged, forming the city of Fukutsu.
en.wikipedia.org /?title=Fukuoka_prefecture   (206 words)

  
 Ryukyuan languages - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Okinawan (Okinawan: ucinaaguci) Spoken: southern and central districts of the Okinawan mainland and the surrounding minor islands, Standard: traditionally Shuri, modern Naha, Speakers: 900000
Kunigami Spoken: the Yanbaru district of the Okinawan mainland as well as the surrounding minor islands, Standard: Kunigami, Speakers: ???
Nowadays, there are a little over 1 million native speakers of Ryukyuan languages left, but many of them are elderly (some of them extremely so, due to the Ryukyuan tendency to live past 90).
www.open-encyclopedia.com /Ryukyuan_languages   (487 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Okinawa prefecture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Okinawa Honto (沖縄本島, 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.
Shimoji (下地町; -chou) is a town located in Miyako district, Okinawa, Japan.
Kunigami (国頭郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Okinawa-prefecture   (4417 words)

  
 A Hero Rises, Prologue
Without pausing, Miyako swept up the smaller of the two children and tossed him to Dejiko, who caught him in her other arm and turned to flee from the building.
I will reward them for their valor, and appoint them the governor of the damaged district, and as their first act the district shall be renamed to commemorate their valor.
Not only that, but this hero shall be appointed the governor of a district in Toshi Ranbo, and be responsible for its reconstruction and continued viability.
bibliotecasoshi.iespana.es /aherorises0.htm   (829 words)

  
 About Peter & Molly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It was while on Miyako that they decided to attend law school, and despite the rigors of applying long-distance, both were accepted to Gonzaga University's School of Law in Spokane, Washington.
Peter is currently licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, and also in the District of Arizona, the Northern District of Illinois, the Western District of Wisconsin, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Molly is currently licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, the District of Arizona, and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
pages.prodigy.net /fhattys/page3.html   (463 words)

  
 travel-hotels-europe.com -- About theBest Western Miyako Inn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The renowned Union Square shopping district is east of the hotel, to the north is the Golden Gate Bridge and to the west is the Golden Gate Park and the ocean.
There are 125 fully equipped guest rooms available at the Best Western Miyako Inn, all the guest rooms come as standard with the very best and latest in modern amenities that include air conditioning, satellite television, direct dial telephone and mini bar.
The Best Western Miyako Inn is close to all the attractions that the city of San Francisco is famous for.
www.cnghotels.com /bookingengine/info.asp?hotelid=773321&cid=55615   (293 words)

  
 The Japan Times Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A van in the Miike district of Miyake Island is testament to the destruction wrought by years of exposure to volcanic gas and other elements.
Yamauchi is from the island's Miike district, which is still off-limits due to high levels of sulfur dioxide.
Miyako Hirai, a 54-year-old worker at the farm, said her current income is one-third of what she earned on the island, where she worked for an electric maintenance company.
www.japantimes.co.jp /cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20040917f1.htm   (1190 words)

  
 Reiki Training in Japan—Reiki Retreats—Asheville, North Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Westin Miyako is next to the Keage subway station and just minutes from downtown Kyoto and the city's historical preservation districts, including the Gion District.
Miyako in Japanese means "capital" and refers both to the historic position of Kyoto and also the more than 100 year prestigious reputation of this hotel.
The Miyako, originally opened in 1890, is one of the best known hotels in Japan and with its recent complete renovations is on a par with the best hotels in Tokyo.
reikiretreats.com /classes/japan2006d.php   (1396 words)

  
 Immortal Geisha - Miyako Odori Program - 1958   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The following is a direct except from the Miyako Odori programme of 1958, from the private collection of Naomi Graham-Diaz, ImmortalGeisha.com.
The Miyako Odori, the Cherry Dance, that embellishes the city in spring is presented in eulogy of her beautiful landmarks scattered at various points of the hills in the north, west and her southern neighbouring city of Uji, each of whose individual beauties will be emphasized in one of the four seasons.
With the preclusive female chorus, the whole troupe of Geisha girls with fans in their hands, which are decorated with weeping cherry blossoms marches out from the two entrances of the right and left extension stages to the main stage.
www.immortalgeisha.com /ig/mo_1958.cfm   (1346 words)

  
 Thursday, May 17, 2001
The only transportation to the island is by boat that links the island with Miyako island, the biggest island in the Miyako island chain.
Because of such a climate, residents are not ready to accept the U.S. military on the island."
Members of the Miyako District Labor Union are alarmed by the Rand report.
ww2.pstripes.osd.mil /01/may01/ed051701e.html   (923 words)

  
 Miyako, Okinawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miyako (宮古郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan.
As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 21,436 and the density of 132.85 persons per km².
This page was last modified 02:57, 10 October 2005.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Miyako_District,_Okinawa   (55 words)

  
 Duncanville Wind Ensemble in Japan
Due to the traffic jam, we arrived in Nagoya after dark and our first impression of the fourth largest city in Japan was of a bustling city brimming with colorful, glittering lights.
Our home for the night was the sumptous Nagoya Miyako Hotel in the heart of the downtown business district.
This Wednesday morning, as we prepare to embark on a the next leg of our journey to the city of Kofu, the skies are following through with the threat they have been making off and on since we arrived in Japan and it is pouring a steady rain.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/mizg/Castle.htm   (538 words)

  
 Radisson Miyako Hotel Tokyo 1-800-868-9218 Tokyo discount hotel
Located at 1-50 Shirokanedai 1-Chome in Tokyo, Japan, Radisson Miyako Hotel Tokyo is a 4.0 Star First Class Hotel with discount room rates from $227.95 to $229.95, a lowest rate guarantee and discounts typically from 25% to 65% off standard rates.
The Radisson Miyako Hotel Tokyo is a deluxe hotel situated in the Minato ku district, next to Happo En Garden.
The Radisson Miyako Hotel Tokyo is convenient to attractions, restaurants and area companies.
www.1-800-868-9218.com /jp_tokyo/381_radisson_miyako_hote.html   (330 words)

  
 Lodging - Better Solutions to All Your Problems - Community Message Board at Skincareindia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Hilton San Francisco - Located in the heart of the Theater District just two blocks from Union Square, the Hilton San Francisco and Towers is the largest hotel on the West Coast with close to 2,000 rooms.
Hyatt Regency - Downtown in the Financial District.
Radisson Miyako Hotel - Centrally located at the base of Pacific Heights, the Radisson Miyako Hotel is just minutes away from all the sights, sounds and shopping of San Francisco.
www.skincareindia.com /special/cat.asp?/Regional/North_America/United_States/California/Localities/S/San_Francisco/Travel_and_Tourism/Lodging/Hotels_and_Motels   (2719 words)

  
 Miyako Hotel Los Angeles Hotel Los Angeles With Vacation Packages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Miyako Hotel Los Angeles is next to the Japanese Village Plaza and right across the street from the Japanese American National Museum, the Go For Broke Monument, MOCA, LAPD??s Headquarter (Parker Center).
An oasis of serenity in exciting downtown Los Angeles, the Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, offers an unparallel of service you??ve come to expect from an AAA 3 Diamond hotel.
The Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, is located in a central location near entertainment, government/business offices and many tourist destinations.
www.abnhotels.com /US/Los-Angeles/21542-discount-hotels-discount-hotel-rooms-Miyako-Hotel-Los-Angeles-Los-Angeles-CA-90012.php   (234 words)

  
 Fodor's Travel Guides | Forums Messages
If you want quieter then stay at the Miyako but if you want to be in the middle of it all then the Drake.
The Miyako is located in a small commerical/residental neighborhood that is DEAD at night.
The Miyako is in a very safe area about a mile from the center of town with plenty of public transportation close by.
www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=1&tid=34441514&numresponses=25&start=0   (1721 words)

  
 Immortal Geisha - Miyako Odori Program - 1954   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The following is a direct except from the Miyako Odori programme of 1954, from the private collection of Naomi Graham-Diaz, ImmortalGeisha.com.
They cry out in unison “Miyako Odori wa yoiyasa” (Let’s star the Cherry Dance.) The theme of the Cherry Dance changes yearly, but this introductory chanting has become their tradition in starting the program of the dance.
The text above is a direct except from the English language section from the Miyako Odori programme of 1954, from the private collection of Naomi Graham-Diaz, ImmortalGeisha.com.
www.immortalgeisha.com /ig/mo_1954.cfm   (697 words)

  
 Gion (Geisha district), Kyoto, Japan
This district began as a Chaya (teahouse where maiko and geiko entertain their guests) quarter for the area of Gion Uchiroku-cho became a center of the theatrical and performing arts and developed into a 'Chaya-machi'.
To this day the district is blessed with beautiful historic scenery including the Shirakawa River stone pavements cherry trees and rows of refined machiya (old Kyoto-style houses) dating from the late Edo Period (1603-1868) through early Meiji Period (1867-1912).
The Gion district is across the river from the main downtown.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Japan/Kyoto_fu/Kyoto-973793/Things_To_Do-Kyoto-Gion_Geisha_district-BR-1.html   (1256 words)

  
 San Francisco Accommodation Best Western Miyako Inn. Selection of California Hotels, Sightseeing, Tours, Attractions. ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Our restaurant is noted for its East-West specialties, and we have meeting and banquet rooms for groups from 15 to 100.
Located in Japantown with the bus at the door just 10 minutes to Union Square and it is the same by taxi.
Fisherman's Wharf or the Financial District are both about 10 minutes by taxi.
www.globalstore.com.au /Miyako_Inn.htm   (218 words)

  
 Miyako fishermen and divers continue to feud - JapanUpdate.com - Okinawa News, Classifieds, Events, Culture, Forums, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Miyako Island Divers’ Association issued a statement, Sunday, demanding that the local fishermen’s union stop disturbing their activities.
They also requested the Maritime Safety Agency Hirara Office to ensure that members of the Miyako fishermen’s union do not interfere in the diving activities in the seas around the island.
Ishigaki District Court announced the verdict in a murder compensation case, Dec. 24, involving five students who had been convicted earlier for assaulting and killing their schoolmate in July, 1996.
www.japanupdate.com /en/?id=4670   (784 words)

  
 Best Western Miyako Inn - Reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Best Western Miyako Inn is ideally situated in the heart of San Francisco.
The renowned Union Square shopping district is just 1 mile east of us, to the north is the Golden Gate Bridge, to the west is the Golden Gate Park and the ocean, and to the south is the Davies Symphony Hall, the War Memorial Opera House and the City Hall.
The Best Western Miyako Inn is easy to reach by car, airport shuttle or public transportation.
www.gocheap.com /san-francisco/best-western-miyako-inn-5901.html   (350 words)

  
 Orbitz: Hotel Details
The Miyako Hotel Los Angeles offers unparalleled service and a host of amenities in a central location near entertainment, business and tourist destinations.
The Miyako Hotel is located only 19 miles from the LAX, only three blocks from Union Station and seven blocks from the Greyhound Station.
The Miyako Hotel is conveniently located near the four major freeways: 5, 10, 101 and 110 Freeway.
www.orbitz.com /App/ViewSpecificHotelLP?hostSystem=HDS&chainCode=UI&propId=28279&deal_id=losangeles_downtown&source=cp&type=l&c=817p&r=v   (572 words)

  
 Radisson Miyako Hotel San Francisco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
After all, you don't come to personal service and superb location -- Union Square is centrally located to offer — from securing restaurant reservations and intimate hotel is the finest detail in each guest room.
Convention centers and airy interior of Lamb with Garlic Chive Puree, and afternoon wine and recipient of the aroma of the famous San Francisco cable cars, and afternoon tea of the community, this family-owned and much more.
The daily Express Start Continental Breakfast and the Bay from high atop Nob Hill, The Fairmont San Francisco holds an unmatched blend of the vicinity; among these are the theatre district.
san-francisco-hotel.fromru.com /radisson_miyako_hotel_san_francisco.htm   (588 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The town and village is made a group in each district, and the number of every 20 is given sequentially as 301, 321, 341.
For example, in case of Higashi-Tsugaru District and Nishi-Tsugaru District of Aomori prefecture (which code is 02); Higashi-Tsugaru District Hiranai Town: 02301 Kanita Town: 02302 Imabetsu Town: 02303...
Exceptionally, Shimajiri District of Okinawa Prefecture is assigned between 341 and 369, and Miyako District is assigned between 371 and 379, because Shimajiri District consisted of more than 20 towns and villages.
ietf.mirror.netmonic.com /draft-arai-ecrit-japan-req-01.txt   (2930 words)

  
 Miyako, Okinawa - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Miyako, Okinawa - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This page was last modified 07:07, 13 Feb 2005.
The article about Miyako, Okinawa contains information related to Miyako, Okinawa and Towns and villages.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Miyako_District,_Okinawa   (85 words)

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