traditional okinawan dance

the melodies are so unique #okinawa #japantravel #japaneseculture

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  1. This may sound crazy spoken by a Japanese, but Okinawa should be their own country. I'm not being separatist, hear me out. Their culture and language are way too different compared to Japan as a whole. Mainland Japan and Okinawa has many things in common, of course, that much is clear. But they feel more like a neighbouring country than a different prefecture.

    That said, I will respect them if they want to stay one with Japan, it's 100% our pleasure to have them as our kin. However, I also will support them if they're going for independence.

  2. Yea I can actually hear the similarities from the beat, sounds like pelog rhythm here in java. The instrument also sounds like the one they use in borneo

  3. I miss these festivals and ceremonies😭 the senshin, chants, drums, and dance will always be a bit form of nostalgia and connection for me