The Sad Song of Okinawa: In Case you are Wondering

When I started this blog, I remembered a book title, and have appropriated it in posting titles. 

Here is the book: The Sad Song of Okinawa. The original in Japanese was written and illustrated by Toshi and Iri Maruki. A group called Imagination Without Borders sought to make their work and those of two other "political artists", Eleanor Rubin and Tomiyama Taeko, known worldwide. Their work may be classified as "anti-war", for social justice, and for world peace. Part of the  effort of Imagination Without Border has been getting the Marukis' book translated into English, which has happened. Unfortunately, it does not seem to be available in English translation any longer, but you are welcome to try the suggested link: RIC Publications in Australia.

 

The people of Okinawa have earned their sadness in some of the worst ways possible. I continue to be amazed at their tenacity, and eloquence.