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"あしびよーん (Ashibiyoon)" is an Okinawan word: "I'm playing" or "I'm having fun". When the pug gets on the SUP, he marches to the front and poses. I wonder if the Shiba will act the same once he grows up… though honestly, I'd rather he didn't.
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Scrub scrub... Under the warm morning sun, a little bath-time magic begins. "Alright, let's get you clean from head to tail!" Covered in sparkling bubbles, this tiny pup wiggles with joy.
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"のびーっ (Nobiii...)" A long, cozy morning stretch. The sunshine feels so warm, and my pups are sitting right by me like tiny guardians. A slow, happy start to the day—exactly how I like it.
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#Shisa posting!

This is the shisa couple guarding the entrance to Tsuboya Yachimun Pottery Street in #Naha #Okinawa 💖

#Japan #日本 #沖縄 #シーサー

Insane amazing lunch at Nuchigafu Café #Okinawa - Teishoku set with sashimi, sea grapes and local bittermelon tenpura, hibiscus juice, cold #bukubuku tea, chinsuko ice cream.

I kinda want to eat this every day now. 💖

#Japan #日本 #沖縄 #定食 #ぶくぶく茶 #青空ごはん部

Local #cat Mi-Chan was homeless for one year, but is the manager of a store for 15 years already now. 💖

#Japan #Okinawa #日本 #沖縄 #猫 #商店街

Understanding kobudo is understanding using your environment.It's also a great workout even if can't put on the Deadly Pajamas(tm).
#karate #kobudo #kelowna #MartialArts #westkelowna #lakecountry #vernon #selfdefense #practicalkarate #traditionalMMA #kihon #shorinryu #okinawa #virtualclass

¿Qué es el plasticoral y por qué aparece en los arrecifes de Okinawa? #Plasticoral #ContaminacionMarina #Plasticos #Corales #Okinawa #Oceanos #MedioAmbiente #Ciencia #Naturaleza #BasuraMarina #felizmiercoles #30deseptiembre

"あきさみよー (Akisamiyo-)" is an exclamation used when something unexpected happens and you feel a sense of "Oh no, what now?" Standing in front of this adorable abandoned puppy, I can't help but worry: Is he hungry or thirsty?
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Streeeetch... I can feel my whole body unwind, even as a tiny pug plops onto my legs like it's his royal throne. With puppies snuggling close, dog-yoga turns into pure, fluffy bliss.
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The pug zips through the poles with a light "ひょいっ (hyoi!)" His "I'm the star!" energy has the whole crowd—and the goat—cheering. Watching him charge for the goal, you can't help but shout your support!
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Even if we don't share the same language, our feelings connect when we sit and "ゆんたく (yuntaku)" like this. Let's talk even more—come on, little pug, you go first. And Shiba, make sure you listen to the pug's story all the way to the end, okay?
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Ta‑da! Check out the perfect ride from me and my buddy R‑Peejar! I might be the only pug in the world who can shred a wave like this—hehe. Every time I bark "Ta‑da!", it feels like even the wind starts cheering for me.
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When the rain started falling "ぽつぽつ (potsu-potsu)", our excitement quietly faded away. Even the raincoat squad looks a little down today. On days like this, a sigh escapes before the potsu-potsu even begins.
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