Mariko Middleton │Podcaster, Activist and Future Hajichaa

Multi-racial, second-generation diasporic Okinawan

I first met Mariko Middleton through the Ichariba Choodee Podcast as I was trying to follow a thread to my Okinawan roots. Ichariba Choodee is Uchinaguuchi for “when we meet, we become brothers, sisters, family.” For me, it was family at first sight.

Mariko is part of my monchu… another Okinawan word that means “one family” that is often translated (usually in self-help articles) as “family I choose.” Maybe this is why I accidentally confess my intense attraction to Mariko in the first two minutes of this recording. [cue uncontrolled laughter]

Connect with Mariko

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/marikobtv/

website
https://www.marikomiddleton.com/

ugamisabira
https://www.instagram.com/ugamisabira/

Ichariba Choodee Podcast
https://www.shimanchupodcast.com/

The Shimanchu Tarot Project
https://www.marikomiddleton.com/shimanchutarot

Podcast Henoko Episode
https://www.shimanchupodcast.com/post/episode-8-henoko-scratching-the-surface

Co Lewis (Hajichaa) 
https://www.instagram.com/shimanchuhajichi/

Ava / Chiruu tattoo (Hajichaa) 
https://www.instagram.com/chiruu_tattuu/

Please consider signing the petition to request
“U.S. and Japan, Stop Military Colonization of Okinawa”
https://forms.gle/hnDxd8NXfKXqiHDb8

2023 UNPFII Statement delivered by Lex Ufugusuku McClellen: 

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Ichariba Choodee Podcast on Instagram: “Alexyss McClellan-Ufugusuku was able to deliver a statement this morning on behalf of the Ryukyu delegation at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues during the Interactive Dialogue. ACSILs, the organizing group of the delegation, paved the way for this platform in which we are able to elevate these critical issues faced by the people on our home islands in this global forum. Thank you to everyone who has supported, provided resources, or funding to make this possible. Please stay tuned for the event on Friday, Critical Indignities and the UN: Parallax Visions of the Ryukyus. Ippee nifee deebiru to our attending delegates: @supreme_overlord @victorkinjo @ktr.nishibaru @kightclub555 @marikobtv and Annmaria Shimabuku. .
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January 12, 2024