Picture: Rob (right) with H.E. Leon Kaulahao Siu, Minister of Foreign of Affairs of the Hawaiian Kingdom (left), and Dr. Leon Watson of Hawaii Tokai International College (back). Taken at an award ceremony for Minister Siu.
Rob is an activist for Hawaiian and Ryukyuan rights, as well as rights for indigenous / First Nations people everywhere. He is the director of the Peace for Okinawa Coalition. In 2018 he was appointed by the Hawaiian Kingdom as a Special Envoy to the Ryukyu Islands and China. He is an official cultural ambassador for his ancestral village of Nakagusuku, Okinawa.
Panels and Presentations:
Panels and Presentations:
- Urumin, Gushikawa, Uruma City, Okinawa, November 24th, 2018.
- Okinawa International University – “History and Culture of Hawaii.” July 29th, 2018.
- Okinawa International University - “A Brief History of Hawaii.” May 20th, 2018.
- Nakagusuku Village Yoshinoura Hall - “Hawaii – Okinawan Identity.” November 24th, 2017.
- University of the Ryukyus - “Hawaii – Okinawan Identity.” October 27th, 2017.
- Henoko - "Hawaii - Okinawan Identity." October 21st, 2017.
- Nakagusuku Junior High School - “History and Culture of Hawaii.” October 13th, 2017.
Disclaimer: Although Rob Kajiwara works in affiliation with several different organizations and non-profit groups, all of Rob's views are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of any government or organization.
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Rob Kajiwara (white shirt) with the Free Hawaii campaign at Iolani Palace. With H.E. Leon Siu, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The upside-down flag represents the Hawaiian Kingdom in distress.
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Rob presenting at Okinawa International University.
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Rob at Henoko, Okinawa peace protest
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From the Ryukyu Shimpo, Dec. 13th, 2018
https://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/entry-847937.html
https://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/entry-847937.html
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From the Okinawa Times, Dec. 13th, 2018
https://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/articles/-/358617 |
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From the Ryukyu Shimpo, July 28th, 2018
English translation:
"Lectures on Hawaii and Luuchuu Independence, [July] 29th, at Okinawa International University
The Luuchuu Independence Action Network is hosting a conference at Okinawa International University in Jinoon [Ginowan] City, at building number 5, room 106, on the 29th, starting at 2 pm. Mr. Robert Kajiwara (pictured center) will provide a report on activities in the Hawaiian Kingdomʻs movement to regain its independence from the United States. Dr. Hoshin Nakamura, Professor Emeritus of Okinawa University (pictured fifth from the left), will also be speaking about Luuchuuʻs history, politics, and economic issues.
On the the 25th [of July] at the Ryukyu Shimpo Hall in Naha City, Mr. Robert Kajiwara told the Ryukyu Shimpo, "Both Luuchuu and Hawaii have a similar history of having been annexed, by Japan and the United States, respectively, by force and without the consent of the native people. Therefore it is our hope that both sides can work together to help each other in our shared aspirations for peace and removal of U.S. military bases."
The Luuchuu Independence Action Network hosts quarterly conferences open to the public. Admission is 500 yen [$4.50] to cover costs of expenses. For inquiries, please call the Luuchuu Independence Action Network at 080-9247-1215."
English translation:
"Lectures on Hawaii and Luuchuu Independence, [July] 29th, at Okinawa International University
The Luuchuu Independence Action Network is hosting a conference at Okinawa International University in Jinoon [Ginowan] City, at building number 5, room 106, on the 29th, starting at 2 pm. Mr. Robert Kajiwara (pictured center) will provide a report on activities in the Hawaiian Kingdomʻs movement to regain its independence from the United States. Dr. Hoshin Nakamura, Professor Emeritus of Okinawa University (pictured fifth from the left), will also be speaking about Luuchuuʻs history, politics, and economic issues.
On the the 25th [of July] at the Ryukyu Shimpo Hall in Naha City, Mr. Robert Kajiwara told the Ryukyu Shimpo, "Both Luuchuu and Hawaii have a similar history of having been annexed, by Japan and the United States, respectively, by force and without the consent of the native people. Therefore it is our hope that both sides can work together to help each other in our shared aspirations for peace and removal of U.S. military bases."
The Luuchuu Independence Action Network hosts quarterly conferences open to the public. Admission is 500 yen [$4.50] to cover costs of expenses. For inquiries, please call the Luuchuu Independence Action Network at 080-9247-1215."
Ryukyu / Okinawans protesting the U.S. military presence in their home islands.
Find out more about the Hawaiian Kingdom:
Find out more about Ryukyu / Okinawa:
- The Peace for Okinawa Coalition https://www.peaceforokinawa.org/
- What Okinawa Wants You to Understand about the U.S. Military Bases (PDF from the Okinawa Prefectural Government's Washington D.C. Office)
- Association for the Comprehensive Studies of the Independence of the Lewchew Islands Official website
- Okinawa Elects New Governor, but Japan Continues to Ignore Okinawan's Protests Article by Rob
List of organizations that sponsor Rob as a cultural representative.
All of Rob's views are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring organizations.
Additionally, Rob is a member of / affiliated with these other organizations:
All of Rob's views are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring organizations.
- Free Hawaii [spokesperson] (Hawaii)
- Ke Aupuni o Hawaii (Hawaii)
- Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai (Hawaii)
- Nakagusuku Village (Okinawa)
- Ryukyu Independence Action Network (Okinawa)
- Tomari Doshi Kai (Hawaii)
Additionally, Rob is a member of / affiliated with these other organizations:
- Association for the Comprehensive Studies of the Independence of the Lewchew Islands (Okinawa)
- Hawaii United Okinawa Association (Hawaii)
- Ka Ohana o Ke Aloha (Hawaii)
- Stand With Okinawa USA (New York)
- Ukwanshin Kabudan (Hawaii)
- Young Okinawans of Hawaii (Hawaii)