open sea

the vast ocean

Visualization. / Visual control: a business management technique whereby information is communicated using visual signals in order to facilitate quick understanding or increase efficiency and clarity.

Kyūjitai form of 沖縄 (“Okinawa”)

a surname

a surname

a krill

a false killer whale

Kyūjitai form of 沖縄語 (“Okinawan language”)

Literally, "Neighbors nearby over family far away." People often rely more on unrelated people close to them rather than family who are living far away, in particular during times of disaster.