20110920 Journeys in Japan - Soul of Okinawan Music Part 2

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"The Soul of Okinawan Music Part 2"

Sep. 20, Tue.
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• Meeting a Kankara sanshin master
• Learning eisa drums
• Walking along the beautiful beach of Bise

In our final segment of a two-part series, reporter Gow travels to Japan's southern island of Okinawa to explore its unique culture and music. This week, she visits Koza-where the presence of the U.S. military base has influenced the music scene-and Bise, famous for its pristine beaches. She discovers the roots of Okinawan music along the way.

Patch Shop Tiger EMB
Order original patches or buy ready-made patches online.
Open: 9:00 am ~ 7:00pm
TEL: 098-937-8234
URL: www.tiger-emb.net/shop/ (Japanese only)

Cafe Ocean
Enjoy tacos and music
One taco ?300
Open: 12:00 pm ~ 12:00 am
TEL: 098-938-5978
URL: www.koza-ocean.com/ (Japanese only)

Fukugiya (Water Buffalo Cart rental)
Enjoy a leisurely ride on a water buffalo cart for 20 minutes around Bise tree lined paths.
?2000 per ride.
TEL: 0980-48-2265
URL: www.lovebise.com/index.html (Japanese only)

Bisezaki Sea Farm (Fisherman Mitsuo Ameku's shop)
Go boating with fisherman Mitsuo Ameku. Marine sports gear rental available.
Boat rental: adult ?2000, child ?1000
TEL: 098-48-2367
URL: www.lovebise.com/index.html (Japanese only)

Traveler: Gow
Access Map

Access: It's a two and half hour flight from Tokyo to Naha.
There are also direct flights from Seoul, Taipei, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

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