Mensore (Welcome!) to Okinawa

In this 11-unit program we will explore Okinawa history and culture, including the Ryukyu Kingdom, visual and musical arts, religion, war and peace, and more. Using the My Virtual Mission platform, participants will walk (both virtually and the distance in reality) from north to south on the island at Okinawa, stopping at eleven required milestones to complete readings, view webinars/videos, and respond to discussion prompts. As you reach each milestone on your virtual walk, you will receive an e-mail welcoming you to that location and providing you with additional information, including links to resources. There is some freedom to progress at your own pace, but you must complete all of the required work by April 19.

• • Starts:
  • January 25, 2027
• • Ends:
  • April 19, 2027
• • Learning Format:
  • Online
• • Type of Course:
  • Seminars & Short Courses
• • Offered to:
  • All States
• • Registration and Info:

  • Note: Accommodations can easily be made for those who do not wish to walk. Accepted participants will be provided with details.

    In addition to receiving access to the My Virtual Mission route and the milestone e-mails you will also receive a free set of the required seminar books. You will have access to supplementary materials on the seminar Moodle, where you will also respond to the discussion prompts for each of the milestones. Participants who complete all the requirements by the deadline will receive a certificate of completion for 30 contact hours and a $150 completion stipend.