July 11, 2026 at 2:38 AM
August 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM
1st Jan 2026: Motobu Cultural Exchange Center
The Motobu Cultural Exchange Center in Okinawa offers a wide variety of programs that allow visitors to enjoy traditional Okinawan culture and hands‑on crafts in a short time.
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Taken with iPhone 14 Pro
The Motobu Cultural Exchange Center in Okinawa offers a wide variety of programs that allow visitors to enjoy traditional Okinawan culture and hands‑on crafts in a short time.
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Taken with iPhone 14 Pro
January 26, 2026 at 10:36 PM
1st Jan 2026: Motobu Cultural Exchange Center
The Motobu Cultural Exchange Center in Okinawa offers a wide variety of programs that allow visitors to enjoy traditional Okinawan culture and hands‑on crafts in a short time.
dararindarling.blogspot.com/2026/01/1st-...
Taken with iPhone 14 Pro
The Motobu Cultural Exchange Center in Okinawa offers a wide variety of programs that allow visitors to enjoy traditional Okinawan culture and hands‑on crafts in a short time.
dararindarling.blogspot.com/2026/01/1st-...
Taken with iPhone 14 Pro
I left #Motobu Island this morning.
I am now on #Yagaji Island.
I shall try to locate something actually interesting tomorrow.
In the meantime, here are some pictures of sky and water.
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I am now on #Yagaji Island.
I shall try to locate something actually interesting tomorrow.
In the meantime, here are some pictures of sky and water.
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@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa #Japan
September 29, 2026 at 10:28 PM
I left #Motobu Island this morning.
I am now on #Yagaji Island.
I shall try to locate something actually interesting tomorrow.
In the meantime, here are some pictures of sky and water.
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@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa #Japan
I am now on #Yagaji Island.
I shall try to locate something actually interesting tomorrow.
In the meantime, here are some pictures of sky and water.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa #Japan
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed. Watch Part 5 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/vPPrYQNeZTs
The Methods of Choki Motobu: Part 5
YouTube video by practicalkatabunkai
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December 3, 2024 at 5:06 PM
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed. Watch Part 5 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/vPPrYQNeZTs
Churaumi Aquarium, located in Motobu Town, Okinawa, is a world-renowned facility that has been showcasing Okinawa's rich marine environment to countless visitors since its opening in 2002. Taken on 12th Aug 2012
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Olympus E5 / E620 / ED 14-35mm F2,0 SWD
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Olympus E5 / E620 / ED 14-35mm F2,0 SWD
October 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Churaumi Aquarium, located in Motobu Town, Okinawa, is a world-renowned facility that has been showcasing Okinawa's rich marine environment to countless visitors since its opening in 2002. Taken on 12th Aug 2012
dararindarling.blogspot.com/2012/08/12th...
Olympus E5 / E620 / ED 14-35mm F2,0 SWD
dararindarling.blogspot.com/2012/08/12th...
Olympus E5 / E620 / ED 14-35mm F2,0 SWD
September 3, 2025 at 7:32 AM
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). Watch Part 14 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/tJ9XtPamSvo
The Methods of Choki Motobu: Part 14
YouTube video by practicalkatabunkai
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February 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). Watch Part 14 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/tJ9XtPamSvo
My second day exploring #Motobu Arboretum.
I saw aliens today. (Don't quite know how else to describe what assaulted my eyeballs this morning).
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#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
I saw aliens today. (Don't quite know how else to describe what assaulted my eyeballs this morning).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
September 22, 2026 at 9:57 PM
My second day exploring #Motobu Arboretum.
I saw aliens today. (Don't quite know how else to describe what assaulted my eyeballs this morning).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
I saw aliens today. (Don't quite know how else to describe what assaulted my eyeballs this morning).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
Continuing my tour of #Motobu Island, I decided to investigate the main shopping area.
I saw a place called 'Half Time Cafe', and I'm still wondering what the place is the other half of the time.
Then I saw a store that has a very memorable name.
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@flojohorman.bsky.social
I saw a place called 'Half Time Cafe', and I'm still wondering what the place is the other half of the time.
Then I saw a store that has a very memorable name.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
September 28, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Continuing my tour of #Motobu Island, I decided to investigate the main shopping area.
I saw a place called 'Half Time Cafe', and I'm still wondering what the place is the other half of the time.
Then I saw a store that has a very memorable name.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
I saw a place called 'Half Time Cafe', and I'm still wondering what the place is the other half of the time.
Then I saw a store that has a very memorable name.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
I decided to spend an entire day here at #Motobu Ocean Park. (We all make mistakes).
I saw part of a real live dolphin today (and the whole of a plastic one).
Highlight of the day: A full-size replica of a British RAC building.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa
I saw part of a real live dolphin today (and the whole of a plastic one).
Highlight of the day: A full-size replica of a British RAC building.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa
September 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
I decided to spend an entire day here at #Motobu Ocean Park. (We all make mistakes).
I saw part of a real live dolphin today (and the whole of a plastic one).
Highlight of the day: A full-size replica of a British RAC building.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa
I saw part of a real live dolphin today (and the whole of a plastic one).
Highlight of the day: A full-size replica of a British RAC building.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa
Acerola Day was established in 1999 (Heisei 11) by the Motobu City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Tourism Association, and the Tropical Fruit Research Association of Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture.
May 12, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Acerola Day was established in 1999 (Heisei 11) by the Motobu City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Tourism Association, and the Tropical Fruit Research Association of Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture.
Motobu Chōki
japanischer Karateka und Mitbegründer des modernen Karate
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japanischer Karateka und Mitbegründer des modernen Karate
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Motobu Chōki – Wikipedia
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October 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Motobu Chōki
japanischer Karateka und Mitbegründer des modernen Karate
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motobu_...
japanischer Karateka und Mitbegründer des modernen Karate
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motobu_...
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed. Watch Part 7 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/1mj3FhIKgKI
The Methods of Choki Motobu: Part 7
YouTube video by practicalkatabunkai
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December 17, 2024 at 4:09 PM
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed. Watch Part 7 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/1mj3FhIKgKI
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed. Watch Part 6 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/oIjtupE0Hyc
The Methods of Choki Motobu: Part 6
YouTube video by practicalkatabunkai
youtu.be
December 11, 2024 at 2:28 PM
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed. Watch Part 6 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/oIjtupE0Hyc
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). Watch Part 4 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/mBAFl_O842U
November 27, 2024 at 10:55 AM
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). Watch Part 4 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/mBAFl_O842U
I have now visited the 'model village' part of #Motobu Arboretum (I can't think what else to call it).
I arrived at Ocean Park dolphinarium just in time to discover all the dolphins have clocked off for the day.
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#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
I arrived at Ocean Park dolphinarium just in time to discover all the dolphins have clocked off for the day.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
September 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I have now visited the 'model village' part of #Motobu Arboretum (I can't think what else to call it).
I arrived at Ocean Park dolphinarium just in time to discover all the dolphins have clocked off for the day.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
I arrived at Ocean Park dolphinarium just in time to discover all the dolphins have clocked off for the day.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
This will probably be my last day visiting #Motobu Arboretum, but today I hit the jackpot.
I discovered a kiddies play area (and nobody there to tell me off).
Oh, and, conveniently, I discovered a set of semi-detatched bogs.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa #Japan
I discovered a kiddies play area (and nobody there to tell me off).
Oh, and, conveniently, I discovered a set of semi-detatched bogs.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa #Japan
September 24, 2026 at 9:27 PM
This will probably be my last day visiting #Motobu Arboretum, but today I hit the jackpot.
I discovered a kiddies play area (and nobody there to tell me off).
Oh, and, conveniently, I discovered a set of semi-detatched bogs.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa #Japan
I discovered a kiddies play area (and nobody there to tell me off).
Oh, and, conveniently, I discovered a set of semi-detatched bogs.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Okinawa #Japan
My fourth day experiencing all that #Motobu Arboretum has to offer- Today, I truly am lost for words (except to say that).
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@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
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#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
September 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM
My fourth day experiencing all that #Motobu Arboretum has to offer- Today, I truly am lost for words (except to say that).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
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#Okinawa #Japan #Travel
#ufosky #ufo #ufohistory
Today in UFO History - Object Tracked On Radar Over Okinawa
March 27, 1950 — Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan
1/10:30 a.m. USAF antiaircraft radar operator Cpl. Bolfango tracks a stationary target on radar over the Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan,
Today in UFO History - Object Tracked On Radar Over Okinawa
March 27, 1950 — Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan
1/10:30 a.m. USAF antiaircraft radar operator Cpl. Bolfango tracks a stationary target on radar over the Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan,
March 27, 2026 at 12:26 AM
#ufosky #ufo #ufohistory
Today in UFO History - Object Tracked On Radar Over Okinawa
March 27, 1950 — Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan
1/10:30 a.m. USAF antiaircraft radar operator Cpl. Bolfango tracks a stationary target on radar over the Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan,
Today in UFO History - Object Tracked On Radar Over Okinawa
March 27, 1950 — Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan
1/10:30 a.m. USAF antiaircraft radar operator Cpl. Bolfango tracks a stationary target on radar over the Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan,
October 13, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The Deadliest Karate Fighter (Motobu Choki)
YouTube video by Jesse Enkamp
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October 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I spent the day exploring #Motobu Harbour (where I came ashore on #Okinawa).
I may go shopping tomorrow if my bank overdraft allows.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
I may go shopping tomorrow if my bank overdraft allows.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
August 25, 2026 at 7:34 PM
I spent the day exploring #Motobu Harbour (where I came ashore on #Okinawa).
I may go shopping tomorrow if my bank overdraft allows.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
I may go shopping tomorrow if my bank overdraft allows.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed. Watch Part 12 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/oJ7zFctEhfs
The Methods of Choki Motobu: Part 12
YouTube video by practicalkatabunkai
youtu.be
January 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
NEW VIDEO: This series of fifteen videos covers my take on the methods of Choki Motobu (1870–1944). A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed. Watch Part 12 on the “practical kata bunkai” channel: youtu.be/oJ7zFctEhfs