Category Archives: Sightseeing

The recontextualization of “Eisa”

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Andreas Quast

Once limited to the Festival of the Dead within villages, by villagers, and in a religious context, in postwar Okinawa Eisa has been transformed to an all year festival entertainment performed everywhere and without any religious context. In short: Today’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Postwar Okinawa Karate, Sightseeing, Unknown Ryukyu | Tagged | Comments Off on The recontextualization of “Eisa”

Site of Uchaya-Udun

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Andreas Quast

Note: Click links for the locations on Google Maps.  The Uchaya-Udun is a detached royal residence built in 1677, for the sightseeing of the king, and for friendly reception and entertainment of Sappōshi and the like. In addition, since it is located … Continue reading →

Posted in Sightseeing | Comments Off on Site of Uchaya-Udun