The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people.

Black Elk

#karate #Okinawa #Edmonton

"あぎじゃびよー Agijabiyo-!" Oh my gosh!!😱🦈 I was just looking for some chill knee-high waves, but somehow ended up at a shark meetup. Really hoping I'm NOT the lunch special today...💀
#okinawa #animalart #illustration #bskyart

"Fwooosh!" That's the feeling when the wind catches your sail and you just glide. It's like the wind's saying, 'Hop on!' In that moment, you feel like a pro—even if it's all in your head.
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"ピシッ" Pishi! is the sound of the air tightening at the very moment of a salute. It's a little 'motivation switch' that straightens not just your posture, but your mindset too.
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Ever heard the Okinawan word "わじわじー (Waji-wajii)"? It perfectly captures that feeling of being totally irritated or annoyed. It's such an expressive local term! Just a heads up, it's pretty casual, so maybe don't say it to your boss!
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"ゴゴゴッ (Gogogo)" that low, deep rumble as a wave begins to barrel. It's the ocean finally dropping its guard and getting serious. It's the sound that sets a surfer's heart racing, like the sea is whispering with a smirk, 'Ready for this?'.
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"ヒソヒソ" describes the sound of whispering—that distinct, hushed atmosphere of sharing a secret. ...But why is it that the more we "hisohiso", the more everyone seems to hear exactly what we're saying? 🤫😂
#okinawa #animalart #illustration #bskyart

癒しのサンゴとお魚の世界をお届けします。
#diving #ダイビング #padi #underwater #okinawa #慶良間
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I read 200 Japanese comments under a video literally called "Junglia Is Going Bankrupt." Top one (1,923 likes) nails it: staff try hard, rides are fun, you still can't get on any of them. One Okinawan's advice: go to the aquarium next door instead.

#Okinawa #JapanTravel

Today's exploration of #Motobu Island took me to Ocean Expo Park. I knew immediately it's an arboretum- The trees are all trimmed into specatcularly untreelike shapes (They made a balls up of the one in the circular pond).
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"にふぇーでーびる (Nifee deebiru)" is an Okinawan expression for "thank you". It has a warm, friendly nuance unique to the islands. You can think of it as a heartfelt, island-style way to give thanks, filled with a spirit of kindness similar to "aloha".
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"Swoosh" is the sound of speed and grace combined. It's the crisp slice of a surfboard through the ocean. Basically, it's the theme song for whenever you're looking effortlessly cool.
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"エイッ！(Eii!)" is the kiai shouted in karate to focus energy and add power to your moves — basically the moment your body yells, 'Alright leg, do something impressive!'
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"まーさん" is an essential Okinawan word! It simply means "Delicious!" Just saying "Māasan!" at a local eatery will make your meal even more enjoyable.
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"Heh heh heh" is the kind of sneaky laugh you let out when you're quietly plotting something. And as for this pug? He looks just like an evil magistrate from a period drama, scheming as if it's his life's work.
#okinawa #animalart #illustration #bskyart

"ゴシゴシ (Goshi-goshi)" describes the vigorous scrubbing sound or motion you make while cleaning. And yeah, I get that the pug isn't exactly helping... but does he have to be that much of a couch potato?
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あのグルクンが群れになってるよ！！
#diving #ダイビング #padi #underwater #okinawa #慶良間
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今日の蒼海日記
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