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- April issue Local Report on Tsurumi Ward Okinawa Town
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April issue Local Report on Tsurumi Ward Okinawa Town
Located in a corner of the Keihin Industrial Zone, Tsurumi Ward once attracted many people from Okinawa as workers in the industrial area, and eventually became known as Okinawa Town. This time, I will report on Tsurumi Ward Okinawa Town, where you can feel Okinawa in Yokohama.
Last update date April 1, 2022
Tsurumi and Okinawa
Tsurumi Ward Okinawa Town has a variety of Okinawan culture, including Okinawan restaurants, Okinawan performing arts groups, and events that are hard to see outside the prefecture.
One of the factors that make you feel that there are many people from Okinawa is the existence of the Tsurumi Okinawa Kenjinkai (hereinafter referred to as the Kenjinkai). The Kenjinkai was established in 1953 by the Okinawan people living in Tsurumi Ward.
At the Kenjinkai, it is said that Tsurumi only holds tournaments other than Okinawa nationwide. The “Okitsuru Kakuriki Tournament” and is very rare outside Okinawa Prefecture. The Naka Dori Road June, which is very rare outside Okinawa Prefecture.
You can enjoy Okinawa in Tsurumi!
On the first floor of the Kenjinkaikan, there was the Okinawa Bussan Center. In addition to ordering and selling seasonings and foods that are often used by people from Okinawa, there are about 1,000 items, including souvenirs. Okinawa soba and satanda Guy are manufactured in Tsurumi Ward!
In addition, according to the "Okinawa Town Tsurumi Map", there are 15 restaurants where you can enjoy the taste of Okinawa, and I was surprised at the number of shops. "Okinawa Town Tsurumi Map" can be viewed from the Tsurumi Ward web page.
The moment when you feel Okinawa in Tsurumi
Mr. Yuta Shimozato
We interviewed Yuta Shimozato, the secretary-general of the Youth Club of the Kenjinkai and president of the Okinawa Bussan Center, about the moment when he feels Okinawa in Tsurumi.
"I often listen to Okinawan dialects even though I am in Tsurumi. There are many events with Okinawa roots, such as Okinawa Kakuryo, Acer, and Tsurumi Uchina Festival, which are the only continuation outside Okinawa. Many Okinawan people and those who come from Tsurumi like festivals and events, and they have a common connection of event lovers, so they may feel comfortable to live and comfortable."
Tsurumi feels that Okinawan culture is firmly rooted and everyone is comfortable to live in.
This time, I wanted to go to play at the time of the event and enjoy Okinawa more.
For inquiries to this page
Tsurumi Ward Ward Administration Promotion Division (about Tsurumi Ward Okinawa Town)
Phone: 045-510-1676
Phone: 045-510-1676
Fax: 045-504-7102
Page ID: 979-184-646
