Staff writer CHATAN, Okinawa Pref. -- The music meandering from Rinken Teruya's sea-front live house is a catchy, vibrant blend of sing-along pop and Okinawan folk song.
Rehearsing inside is a group of young Okinawans whose performance in the evening can be heard by millions worldwide when the gig is transmitted over the Internet, said Teruya, president of ajima inc., a live house/recording studio/restaurant complex. "You can get a taste of Okinawa from just about anywhere."
The mixing of past, present and future is symbolic of ajima's ideology, which is dedicated to promoting Okinawan bands and venture businesses using information technology as a key ingredient.