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Tourism Information Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau Okinawa Prefectural Government Tourism Promotion Division Okinawa Industrial Support Center 2nd Floor Okinawa Prefecture Hall / 1-2-2 Izumizaki, Naha City 1831-1 Oroku, Naha City, Okinawa Japan TEL +81-98-866-2764 TEL +81-98-859-6123 FAX +81-98-859-6222 URL http://www.visitokinawa.jp/ Why is Okinawa such a great cruise area? Tianjin Dalian Okinawa is a gateway to Japan and Far East Asia Japan Tokyo South Busan Yokohama As Japan’s southernmost point, Okinawa is located in the center of the East China Sea, making it easily worked into itineraries Kobe Nagoya Korea Osaka as either a starting or ending point to many tour cruises around Japan. It is also recommended as a destination to tour cruises Fukuoka that connect to Far East Asia, including Taiwan, China, and South Korea. The Port of Naha, the heart of Okinawa, is located Nagasaki Kagoshima approximately 335 miles(620km) from Taiwan and 443 miles(820km) from Shanghai. China Shanghai A cornucopia of coral, ocean, and subtropical forest While most of the islands in Okinawa prefecture are subtropical, some islands, including Ishigaki, Iriomote, and Yonaguni, 500km 1,000km 1,500km 2,000km are located in the tropics, giving them a unique natural environment within the Japanese archipelago. Schools of tropical fish Keelung Okinawa swim amongst the sparkling turquoise-blue coral reefs, creating a natural aquarium. Rare animals, such as the Okinawa Rail Taiwan and Iriomote Cat, also inhabit the forests of northern Okinawa Island and Iriomote. Hong Kong Kaohsiung Ryukyu’s unique culture and heritage Okinawa was once an independent nation that flourished under the reign of Ryukyu kings. Nine locations, including Shuri- jo and Nakagusuku-jo, have been designated as world heritage sites as “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu,” and are reminiscent of ancient times. The colorful traditional dances and arts passed down from the time of the Manila Ryukyu kingdom are still passed down today. Tours in which guests can experience traditional fabric dying, called “bingata,” are popular with European and North American cruise passengers. Philippines Motobu port A shopping, gourmet, and resort haven There are several massive shopping centers and outlet malls located in Naha, which are particularly popular with tourists from Okinawa Naha port Asia. Okinawa is also known for its unique flavors and local dishes, made with fresh seafood, pork, beef, and vegetables. As Main Island one of Asia’s best marine resorts, there is also no lack of marine activities, such as snorkeling, diving, and fishing. Distances between Okinawa's major cruise ports miles ( km ) Special Incentives NAHA HIRARA ISHIGAKI KEELUNG SHANGHAI BUSAN HONGKONG TOKYO TOKYO 839 (1,554) 1,020 (1,889) 1,074 (1,989) 1,159 (2,146) 1,057 (1,958) 687 (1,272) 1,614 (2,989) - The Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau is preparing various incentives to support cruise ships HONGKONG 777 (1,439) 724 (1,341) 640 (1,185) 511 (946) 844 (1,563) 1,153 (2,135) - make port calls. Please feel free to contact the bureau. BUSAN 539 (998) 653 (1,209) 711 (1,317) 715 (1,324) 478 (885) - SHANGHAI 442 (819) 462 (856) 520 (963) 425 (787) - Miyako KEELUNG 336 (622) 213 (395) 129 (239) - Island ISHIGAKI 235 (435) 84 (156) - HIRARA 181 (335) - Hirara port Ishigaki NAHA - Island Ishigaki port 1 OKINAWA Cruise Ports Guide OKINAWA Cruise Ports Guide 2 Port of Service & Incentive NAHA The most up-to-date tourist info, right at the port A temporary tourist information center is set up upon arrival at the A moving welcoming ceremony port. In addition to providing area maps and leaflets in English, Chi- Naha, the capital of Okinawa, is the center nese, and Japanese to passengers and crewmembers, staff mem- Okinawa has several traditional centuries-old perfor- Passenger Terminal bers also provide the most up-to-date tourist information in English, of the prefecture’s politics, economy, and mances, but the most epic and brilliant of them all is Chinese, and other languages. We can also call taxis for passengers a dance called the Eisa. With their bodies wrapped in culture. Its subtropical maritime climate on request. We also provide a currency exchange counter. Name tribal costumes, the performers dance furiously while means that it experiences little change in The Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau Wakasa Cruise Berth beating their drums, making for a performance that is homepage (http://www.visitokinawa.jp) also temperature throughout the year, with an Shinko Terminal, Wharves No.5 & No.7 sure to stir anyone’s soul. provides tourist information in English, Span- The Eisa dance is frequently presented in front of average yearly temperature of 23 degrees Location ish, French, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, tra- passengers that dock at the Naha Port and other Celsius. Cruise Berth:Wakasa, Naha ditional and simplified Chinese, and Korean ports as a welcoming ceremony. You might even get Wharf No.5: 1-2 Minatomachi, Naha that you can use to plan your stay. The Port of Naha, the prefecture’s largest Wharf No.7: 1-204 Minatomachi, Naha to hear the rustic, melancholy tone of the sanshin (a port, is a hub port for both people and cargo, Nearest Station (Time Req.) type of string instrument), or the clear singing of an and serves not only as a gateway to various Cruise Berth: Monorail "Kencho-mae" Station (15minutes walk) Okinawan folk song. Wharves No.5 & No.7: Local Bus Stop (walking distance) We consult with travel companies in order to plan Far East Asian countries such as neighboring Monorail "Omoromachi" Station (15minutes by taxi) and provide the ceremony best suited to the pas- China and Taiwan, but also functions as a Access senger’s needs and desires. Please do not hesitate to node point for shipping routes connecting to Station same as above make any requests, should you have any. We want to give you a warm welcoming performance. outlying isolated islands and the mainland. Naha Airport (Domestic & International) Airport Approx. 10min. from Wakasa Cruise Berth by car The Port of Naha can also accommodate and 15min. from Wharves No.5 & No.7 large passenger vessels, from 100,000-140, Capacity Wakasa Cruise Berth 000-grt-class ships. For Wakasa Cruise Berth, Wakasa Cruise Berth Wharf No.5 Wharf No.7 (Futuer Image) a construction plan of new terminal is under Length 340m 390m 420m Water Depth -10.0m -11.0m -11.0m way at the moment. Apron Width 20m 23m 20m Okinawa Island was the center of the Boarding Bridges N/A N/A N/A Kingdom of Ryukyu, which flourished between Tidal Range 2.1m 2.1m 2.1m the 15th and 19th centuries. The island houses Notices several buildings and ruins from bygone days Maximum Airdraft None Pilotage is not compulsory, however, that have been designated as world heritage Bay Pilot it is recommended to use for safety. sites. Traditional performances and handiwork Pilotage is not compulsory, however, Welcome Ceremony Harbor Pilot it is recommended to use for safety. are also a must-see. Tug is compulsory for international vessel over Tugboat 500G/T. Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau TEL +81-98-859-6123 FAX +81-98-859-6222 URL http://www.visitokinawa.jp/ Contact us Naha Port Authority TEL +81-98-868-4544 Urasoe Warf E-MAIL [email protected] Shinko Terminal Wharves No.5 URL www.nahaport.jp Wharves No.7 Recommended tour courses Wakasa Cruise Berth 58 Visit a world heritage and Shuri-jo and Kokusai-dori Ryukyu Bingata Experience Okinawa's nature/culture Go to Shuri-jo, a symbol of Ryukyu’s dynastic Experience the tradition of bingata, dying fab- Visit the Ryukyu royal family’s private villa (a period, and view the unique architectural ric, which has been practiced since the 15th beauty created from a mixture of Japanese, century. You can even take home the finished world heritage site) Shikina-en,Shinko Manza-mo Warf and its breathtaking view of the East China Sea Chinese, and Ryukyu cultures. You will also bingata as a souvenir. Then, it’s off to world from the upthrusted coral cliff, and Ryukyu visit Okinawa’s busiest street, Kokusai-dori, heritage site Shuri-jo. While the original was Okinawa Monorail Mura with its recreated traditional houses where you can enjoy walking around or shop- destroyed in WWII, it was recreated in 1992. from around Okinawa. Experience Okinawa’s ping at the lively Makishi Public Market. The castle is reminiscent of the Kingdom of Ryukyu. nature, culture, and arts in this full-day course. Time required : About 4 hours Time required : About 7 hours Course : Time required : About 4.5 hours Course : Port of Naha, Shuri-jo Park, Kokusai-dori, Maki- Course : Naha WarfPort of Naha, Shikina-en, Manza-mo, Ryukyu shi Public Market, Port of Naha Port of Naha, Traditional bingata experience, Mura, Port of Naha Tomari Warf Shuri-jo Park, Port of Naha 3 OKINAWA Cruise Ports Guide OKINAWA Cruise Ports Guide 4 Port of MOTOBU 1 Nakijin Castle Ruins 2 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium 3 Traditional Bise Village 4 Minnajima Nakijin Castle, built on a hill, was the An aquarium where guests can experi- A small, traditional village located five A small, crescent-shaped island located castle of the king of the north. Its walls ence Okinawa’s oceans. It hosts impres- minutes by car from the aquarium. The 15 minutes by ferry from the Port of To- Motobu is surrounded by natural scenery, stretch 1.5 km in length. It was desig- sive creatures, such as whale sharks and village is arranged in a grid pattern, and guchi.
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    Yaeyama Archipelago 6-1-7 (Map 6-1-7) Province: Okinawa Prefecture Location: ca. 430 km southwest off Okinawa Island, including Ishigaki, Iriomote, 6-1-7-③ Kohama, Taketomi, Yonaguni and Hateruma Island, and Kuroshima (Is.). Features: Sekisei Lagoon, the only barrier reef in Japan lies between the southwestern coast of Ishigaki Island and the southeastern coast of Taketomi Island Air temperature: 24.0˚C (annual average, at Ishigaki Is.) Seawater temperature: 25.2˚C (annual average, at east off Ishigaki Is.) Precipitation: 2,061.1 mm (annual average, at Ishigaki Is.) Total area of coral communities: 19,231.5 ha Total length of reef edge: 268.4 km Protected areas: Iriomote Yonaguni Is. National Park: at 37 % of the Iriomote Is. and part of Sekisei Lagoon; Marine park zones: 4 zones in Sekisei 平久保 Lagoon; Nature Conservation Areas: Sakiyama Bay (whole area is designated as marine special zones as well); Hirakubo Protected Water Surface: Kabira and Nagura Bay in Ishigaki Is. 宇良部岳 Urabutake (Mt.) 野底崎 Nosokozaki 0 ２km 伊原間 Ibarama 川平湾 Kabira Bay 6-1-7-① 崎枝湾 浦底湾 Sakieda Bay Urasoko Bay Hatoma Is. 屋良部半島 川平湾保護水面 Yarabu Peninsula Kabirawan Protected Water Surface ▲於茂登岳 Omototake (Mt.) 嘉弥真島 Koyama Is. アヤカ崎 名蔵湾保護水面 Akayazaki Nagurawan Protected Ishigaki Is. Water Surface 名蔵湾 Nagura Bay 竹富島タキドングチ 轟川 浦内川 Taketomijima Takedonguchi MP Todoroki River Urauchi River 宮良川 崎山湾自然環境保護地域 細崎 Miyara River Sakiyamawan 古見岳 Hosozaki 白保 Nature Conservation Area Komitake (Mt.) Shiraho Iriomote Is. 登野城 由布島 Kohama Is. Tonoshiro Yufujima (Is.) 宮良湾 Taketomi Is. Miyara Bay ユイサーグチ Yuisaguchi 仲間川 崎山湾 Nakama River 竹富島シモビシ Sakiyama Bay Taketomi-jima Shimobishi MP ウマノハピー 新城島マイビシ海中公園 Aragusukujima Maibishi MP Umanohapi Reef 6-1-7-② Kuroshima (Is.) 黒島キャングチ海中公園 上地島 Kuroshima Kyanguchi MP Uechi Is.
  • Paantu: Visiting Deities, Ritual, and Heritage in Shimajiri, Miyako Island, Japan

    Paantu: Visiting Deities, Ritual, and Heritage in Shimajiri, Miyako Island, Japan

    PAANTU: VISITING DEITIES, RITUAL, AND HERITAGE IN SHIMAJIRI, MIYAKO ISLAND, JAPAN Katharine R. M. Schramm Submitted to the faculty of the University Graduate School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Folklore & Ethnomusicology Indiana University December 2016 1 Accepted by the Graduate Faculty, Indiana University, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Doctoral Committee ________________________ Michael Dylan Foster, PhD Chair ________________________ Jason Baird Jackson, PhD ________________________ Henry Glassie, PhD ________________________ Michiko Suzuki, PhD May 23, 2016 ii Copyright © 2016 Katharine R. M. Schramm iii For all my teachers iv Acknowledgments When you study islands you find that no island is just an island, after all. In likewise fashion, the process of doing this research has reaffirmed my confidence that no person is an island either. We’re all more like aquapelagic assemblages… in short, this research would not have been possible without institutional, departmental, familial, and personal support. I owe a great debt of gratitude to the following people and institutions for helping this work come to fruition. My research was made possible by a grant from the Japan Foundation, which accommodated changes in my research schedule and provided generous support for myself and my family in the field. I also thank Professor Akamine Masanobu at the University of the Ryukyus who made my institutional connection to Okinawa possible and provided me with valuable guidance, library access, and my first taste of local ritual life. Each member of my committee has given me crucial guidance and support at different phases of my graduate career, and I am grateful for their insights, mentorship, and encouragement.