Okinawa Karate Experience – Summer Break Educational Research
2023.07.11

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Special Exhibition Notice “Okinawa Karate to the World”.
2023.07.10

A Special Exibition will be held soon in Ginoza village, Okinawa.

Details of the "Special Exhibition Touring Exhibit

Place：Ginoza Village Museum, Okinawa Prefecture, Exhibition Room 3

Date：August 1, 2023 (Tue) ～ September 10, 2023 (Sun)

Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:30) *Closed on Mondays and national holidays

Inquiries: Okinawa Dento Karatedo Shinkokai

Organizer: Okinawa Prefecture


Exhibition Theme: Okinawa Karate to the World - Admission Free

～Okinawan Karate: The Road to the World

It is assumed that karate, which has been handed down since the time of the Kingdom of the Ryukyus, was largely propagated and spread in four different patterns.

Learn how karate spread from Okinawa to the rest of the country and beyond.


～Karate on the World Stage

It is said that there are more than 130 million karate enthusiasts in the world.
Okinawa karate has adapted to the environment and culture of each country and region.

This exhibition introduces how Okinawa karate spread through the use of case examples.


～Special Exhibit

Karate and Karate Practitioners in Ginoza Village, Okinawa, Japan


Okinawa karate has developed to such an extent that today there are more than 130 million karate enthusiasts around the world.

This exhibition introduces how Okinawa karate has spread and popularized throughout the world since the modern era.

In conjunction with this exhibition, there will be a summer vacation free research corner for visitors to enjoy to the fullest.

We hope you will take this opportunity to visit the exhibition! 

Karate Day Commemorative Demonstration – Latest News
2023.07.07

The Okinawa Karate Day Commemorative Demonstration is approaching this year!

Karate Day 2023 will be held on the following dates:

  • October 25 (Wednesday): Okinawa Karate Kaikan
  • October 29 (Sunday): International Street

Experience the inspiring techniques and authentic performances of Okinawan karate at the Karate Day event.

Witness breathtaking demonstrations by passionate karate practitioners from Japan and around the world.

Watch the highlight video of the 2022 event by clicking the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEI4fnSOfWI

 

For the latest updates, please visit the OKIC website, as we continually update it with new information.

Karate Spirit – Support for Ukraine
2023.06.20
Uechi-ryu Karatedou Assoiciation takes the lead by announcing the production of patches for Karate Gi to support those who have fled from Ukraine.
Uechi-ryu karatedou Association initiated an effort to sell those patches and donate the earnings to the Ukrainian refugees in Okinawa.
During the Karate Kaikan conference, the board of directors of Uechi-ryu Karatedou Association explained, "Throughout its long history,
the Okinawan people have nurtured Chimugukuru, which fosters empathy for the pain of others. We aim to support those who have been forced to leave their homeland."
Visit Uechi-ryu Karatedou Association at 
https://uechiryu-rengo.jp/en/
The series “Karate Today” has begun.
2023.06.06

The series " Karate Today" has begun. Please check it out from the following URL.

https://okic.okinawa/en/archives/newstopics/p45981