Tori Toguchi
@toguchi.bsky.social
Co-creator of Ichariba Choodee: Okinawan Voices and Stories and Shimanchu Visual Archives.
Based in Los Angeles, from Hawaiʻi. Okinawan Gosei.
Shimanchu Discord: https://discord.gg/XCjsaPwDx6
Based in Los Angeles, from Hawaiʻi. Okinawan Gosei.
Shimanchu Discord: https://discord.gg/XCjsaPwDx6
Mango Sticky Rice Matcha and Pumpkin Spice Latte with colleagues today. ☺️
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Mango Sticky Rice Matcha and Pumpkin Spice Latte with colleagues today. ☺️
Two different Okinawa Soba, both with Asa (アーサー). Soba on the left also has Yushi Dofu (ゆし豆腐).
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Two different Okinawa Soba, both with Asa (アーサー). Soba on the left also has Yushi Dofu (ゆし豆腐).
More Ryūkyūan confections! Top left, Chinsukou (ちんすこう) - biscuit created during the Ryūkyū Kingdom. Top right, Kokutou Agarasā (黒糖あがらさー) - steamed confectionary made with flour and brown sugar.
November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
More Ryūkyūan confections! Top left, Chinsukou (ちんすこう) - biscuit created during the Ryūkyū Kingdom. Top right, Kokutou Agarasā (黒糖あがらさー) - steamed confectionary made with flour and brown sugar.
Tsukazan-aza, Haebaru Tsunahiki in Okinawa last year. Unfortunately didn't make it to the actual tug of war but experiencing this district's way of celebrating it was fun!
November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Tsukazan-aza, Haebaru Tsunahiki in Okinawa last year. Unfortunately didn't make it to the actual tug of war but experiencing this district's way of celebrating it was fun!
A photo in Kyoto from 2018.
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A photo in Kyoto from 2018.
Last year's experience at the Haebaru Kasuri Kaikan with my friend, Mai. Learning more about the textile and its history and seeing masters at their craft was such a cool experience!
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Last year's experience at the Haebaru Kasuri Kaikan with my friend, Mai. Learning more about the textile and its history and seeing masters at their craft was such a cool experience!
First day back at work. Second day back in Los Angeles.
October 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
First day back at work. Second day back in Los Angeles.
Accidental Hajichi meetup at Po’ai by Pono Potions! ☕️
October 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Accidental Hajichi meetup at Po’ai by Pono Potions! ☕️
Something to Hold, curated by Dane Nakama. Work featured in these pictures are of Dane Nakama, Chie Fuji, and Ako Castuera.
August 25, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Something to Hold, curated by Dane Nakama. Work featured in these pictures are of Dane Nakama, Chie Fuji, and Ako Castuera.
Japanese American National Museum. Pictures from the Miné Okubo, Sutra and Bible, and (old) core exhibition(s) from the past few years.
August 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Japanese American National Museum. Pictures from the Miné Okubo, Sutra and Bible, and (old) core exhibition(s) from the past few years.
Neko Koneko, one of my favorite cafés. The aesthetic is so cute and the drinks are tasty!
August 20, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Neko Koneko, one of my favorite cafés. The aesthetic is so cute and the drinks are tasty!
Breakfast at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum. I still haven't gone through their permanent exhibitions. One of these days...
August 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Breakfast at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum. I still haven't gone through their permanent exhibitions. One of these days...
A gathering at my family's house in Okinawa. Fresh sātā andāgī, Mozuku tempura, soup, and Orion beer.
August 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A gathering at my family's house in Okinawa. Fresh sātā andāgī, Mozuku tempura, soup, and Orion beer.
My friend and I were looking for a place to drink tea and landed on the cutest cafe-restaurant! The owner of 茶房 華
was such a kind person and told us that she picked the Mozuku and made the Chinsuko. The meals was affordable and delicious.
was such a kind person and told us that she picked the Mozuku and made the Chinsuko. The meals was affordable and delicious.
August 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
My friend and I were looking for a place to drink tea and landed on the cutest cafe-restaurant! The owner of 茶房 華
was such a kind person and told us that she picked the Mozuku and made the Chinsuko. The meals was affordable and delicious.
was such a kind person and told us that she picked the Mozuku and made the Chinsuko. The meals was affordable and delicious.
My two pirate pets. ❤️
August 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
My two pirate pets. ❤️
For application material and information, please check out : drive.google.com/drive/folder...
There is no age limit or language requirement for applying! This is a great opportunity for folks to have the experience of living in Okinawa, while also being able to study and receive generous support!
There is no age limit or language requirement for applying! This is a great opportunity for folks to have the experience of living in Okinawa, while also being able to study and receive generous support!
August 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM
For application material and information, please check out : drive.google.com/drive/folder...
There is no age limit or language requirement for applying! This is a great opportunity for folks to have the experience of living in Okinawa, while also being able to study and receive generous support!
There is no age limit or language requirement for applying! This is a great opportunity for folks to have the experience of living in Okinawa, while also being able to study and receive generous support!
This is a call for application by the University of the Ryukyus to descendants of Okinawan immigrants residing in South America (only Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia) and Hawaii as auditing students or research students to study at Ryudai!
August 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This is a call for application by the University of the Ryukyus to descendants of Okinawan immigrants residing in South America (only Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia) and Hawaii as auditing students or research students to study at Ryudai!
Last July in Naha. One of the prettiest sunsets I saw from the monorail.
August 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Last July in Naha. One of the prettiest sunsets I saw from the monorail.
My last two creations were purple sweet potato "crinkle cookies" and a sweet potato latte. All in all, very fun to make!
August 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
My last two creations were purple sweet potato "crinkle cookies" and a sweet potato latte. All in all, very fun to make!
Inspired by my friends, I made different things out of purple sweet potato! The left is a latte and the right is mashed potatoes. The color came out so pretty!
August 8, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Inspired by my friends, I made different things out of purple sweet potato! The left is a latte and the right is mashed potatoes. The color came out so pretty!
I'm excited to share that I have been published in the Troublemakers No.2 issue for a project titled, Nikkei(jin)!
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July 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I'm excited to share that I have been published in the Troublemakers No.2 issue for a project titled, Nikkei(jin)!
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Another pair of images my family found were taken in 1981. As a 5th generation (Gosei) Okinawan, I have never known of where my family tomb is or what it looked like. Now I have images of what it looked like before they transferred my great x2 grandpa's remains to Hawaiʻi.
July 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Another pair of images my family found were taken in 1981. As a 5th generation (Gosei) Okinawan, I have never known of where my family tomb is or what it looked like. Now I have images of what it looked like before they transferred my great x2 grandpa's remains to Hawaiʻi.