Blowing Glass

Ryukyu Glass Village

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February 20th 2010
Ryukyu Glass Village I've been on Okinawa for nearly 2 years now and while shopping out in town I've seen colorful glass designs (cups, saucers, dishes, vases, mugs, bowls, etc.). After doing a bit of research I came to discover that these wonderful pieces were part of traditional Okinawan glass making and there were multiple factories around the island that I could visit. So...I ... read more

Asia » Japan » Okinawa

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more