Archive for April 2016

OKINAWA TRIP 13: HAKUGIN-DO TEMPLE & BASEBALL

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger We had at least a few hours before our evening baseball game, and only had use of one vehicle at this time.  Hakugin-do Temple waited about a 30-minute drive away from Naha. This shrine to self-control topped my “must do” list for the trip. Depue Renshi, Gauger Renshi, Tull-Gauger Sensei and I…

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OKINAWA TRIP 12: NAHA, KOKUSAI DORI, SHUREIDO

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger Our Wednesday in Okinawa was spent in the Naha (capitol city) area.  I want to let you know about something pretty awesome we saw the night before.  Gauger Renshi and I were dropping people off at Hamagawa Lodge, and when we were in the parking lot, which was slim and bordered by…

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OKINAWA TRIP 11: ZAKIMI CASTLE, TUMAIGUSHIKU BEACH PICNIC

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger Tuesday morning, we drove out to Zakimi Castle.  It was still hot and humid, but I could not complain about it this day, because trees and the ocean breeze made it tolerable.  On the drive to the Zakimi, I noticed shisa statues everywhere, especially guarding houses and properties in the neighborhoods.  …

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OKINAWA TRIP 10: OKINAWA KENPO EXCHANGE EVENT

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger Kiyan Sensei invited us to an Okinawa Kenpo exchange event.  The evening continued to be full of activity.  Many thanks go to Amy and David Wray for bringing us a LOT of water, and for taking photos and video to share.  The Okinawa Kenpo exchange took place in a room upstairs, adjacent…

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