@josephkamiya
4th generation Asian American, Ryūkyū (Okinawa) x Japan (Fukuoka) roots
Nikkei Interests
andagi
Battle of Okinawa
Henoko (Okinawa)
Okinawa
Okinawa Association of America (organization)
Okinawan language
Okinawans
Okinawa Prefecture
Ryukyuan languages
Ryukyu Buyo (Okinawan classical dance)
Ryukyu dance
Ryukyu Islands
Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko
sanshin
Uchinaguchi
Uchinanchu
uta-sanshin
Event
Sept. 7, 2025
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In Person
Gardena, California, United States of America
In Person
Gardena, California, United States of America
FREE Film from Japan: "Whisper of the River"
Event
Oct. 18, 2025
| In Person
Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
In Person
Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Los Angeles – 30th Anniversary Show
Event
Sept. 13, 2025
| In Person
Hollywood, California, United States of America
In Person
Hollywood, California, United States of America
FREE Film from Japan: "Adabana"
Event
Sept. 13, 2025
| In Person
Hollywood, California, United States of America
In Person
Hollywood, California, United States of America
FREE Film from Japan: "Becoming the Sea"
Event
Sept. 13, 2025
| In Person
Hollywood, California, United States of America
In Person
Hollywood, California, United States of America
FREE Film from Japan: "BISHU"
Event
Sept. 13, 2025
| In Person
Hollywood, California, United States of America
In Person
Hollywood, California, United States of America
FREE Film from Japan: "The Cat, Me and Another Cat"
Event
May 3, 2025
| In Person
Los Angeles, California, United States of America
In Person
Los Angeles, California, United States of America
"From Okinawa With Love" Documentary feat. Photographer Mao Ishikawa
Event
June 28, 2025
| In Person
Torrance, California, United States of America
In Person
Torrance, California, United States of America
Ryukyuan/Okinawan Dance | Kansen nu Michi Tirashi: Lighting the Path for Future Generations
Event
Sept. 27, 2022 - Sept. 28, 2022
| Virtual
(VIRTUAL) Mini Okinawan Diaspora Concert
Event
May 19, 2022
| In Person
Los Angeles, California, United States of America
In Person
Los Angeles, California, United States of America
LIVE MUSIC: William Alexander, Okinawan American Funk-Soul Musician
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Guest host Tamlyn Tomita chatted with actor Christopher Sean in the latest episode of Nima Voices about his background, acting, and community involvement.
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