Experience Okinawa's Warm Yuimaru Spirit

Yuimaru is Okinawan dialect for warm-hearted and friendly cooperative effort. When large projects were undertaken, neighbors often got together and the many hands made the work light. Also this offers a chance for social interaction and friendships to blossom. This spirit of cooperation still continues to this day.

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Paul Lorimer (New Zealand) "The Summit will be an opportunity for us to think about the environment."

Fernando A. de las Casas Kohatsu (Peru) "The Base issue is an important topic to face."

Khaskhely Noor Mohammad (Pakistan) "Okinawans can show their best hospitality during The G8 Summit."

		Foreign Nationals Living in Okinawa - A Viewpoint

		Araly Garzon Correal Colombia			Miki Sakai Vietnam
		Yoshiko Kawakami Taiwan			Amelia Gushiken Argentina
		James Hawkins Australia			Masayuki Joe Chibana Philippines
		Maxwell Afari Gyamfi Ghana			Jaime Fernando Morales Penaloza Bolivia
		Juan Carlos Lugo Alba Mexico			Meyer Stanislaw Poland
		Li Zhan Wei China			Isabelle Aguire Ecuador
		Thanomvan Inoue Thailand			Pramod Bakshi India
		I.Samni Egypt			Renmans Koen Belgium
		Lee Jin Young Korea			Alexandr Marchavin Russia
		Sam Crooks United Kingdom			Gregor Wessels Germany
		Cindy Hamaura Canada			Marco Massetani Italy
		Miguel De Jesus France			Lefteris Kafatos United States of America

		Okinawans speak about the G8 Summit
	[Updated May 11, 2000] "I want Okinawa to have more links with the world!"  Automotive Engineer---- "I now have deeper awareness about the participating countries."Information Office Staff in Naha Airport "We are always proud to show visitors the high level of culture"Taxi Driver "I want the international visitors to enjoy Okinawan World Music."Photographer "I hope to make Okinawa both appealing to and felt with the five senses."TV station staff "I would like the world to see the realities happening in Okinawa."Beautician "You can't find these types of delicious fish in deep sea waters" Part time worker at a fish storer "Go to Manzamo and see the view we're extremely proud of"-Post Office Worker "A great opportunity to show our warm hearts" Bus Guide "The food is extremely unique." Farmer "To become a gateway for Asian nations" University Student "A diversity exists in the culture of Okinawa" Tour Agent "Okinawa can be one of the world's greatest resort islands" ----Communications Industry Employee "Stone architecture is another great culture of Okinawa"-Architect "Ichariba Chode-Once we meet, we are friends for life"-Construction Company Office Worker "It's a great resort destination" Illustrator "Peace is the most important issue" Housewife "The secret of longevity" Job Placement Agency Employee "Welcome to the Summit!" Owner of a diner "A Pleasant and Happy Place to Live" Bank employee "I am Proud of Okinawan Food." Souvenir shop salesperson "A good chance" Travel Agency Office worker " Enjoy the warm and relaxed atmosphere in Okinawa"-Hotel worker

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