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OKINAWA, Okinawa Prefecture The incumbent mayor of Okinawa won re-election on April 24, the latest in a string of blows dealt to Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki’s All Okinawa group. ....
18 individuals certified as 2021 Okinawa City Peace Ambassadors to act as storytellers for peace This year s peace ambassadors who received their certifications from Mayor Sachio Kuwae (back row, third from the right) at Okinawa City Hall on April 19 May 20, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo By Takahiro Kina On April 19 in Okinawa City, the 2021 Okinawa City Peace Ambassador certification ceremony was held at City Hall. The Okinawa City Peace Ambassador Project was started in 1991 for the purpose of conveying the tragic experiences and lessons of the Battle of Okinawa to the next generation, and nurturing persons who demonstrate promise in creating a peaceful society. Up to this point 514 people have been certified as peace ambassadors. ....
Giraffe calf born at Okinawa Zoo and Museum for first time in 14 years On January 21 at the Okinawa Zoo and Museum, the giraffe calf walked around energetically while being watched over by Yume, the mother, and Wabisuke, the father January 22, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo
For the first time in 14 years, since 2007, a giraffe calf has been born at the Okinawa Zoo and Museum (Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni). The reticulated giraffe calf, born at 6:38 p.m. on January 20, is 1 meter and 65-70 centimeters tall and weighs 50 kilograms according to the Zoo’s staff. However, the calf’s gender is still unknown. On January 21 the calf took some steady steps and walked energetically around the enclosure while being watched over by Yume, the mother, and Wabisuke, the father. The calf can now be seen by the general public. ....