Strangers in the Sacred Grove: The Changing Meanings of Okinawan ‘Utaki’ Strangers in the Sacred Grove: The Changing Meanings of Okinawan ‘Utaki’ July 12, 2026 The changing significance of sacred groves (utaki) from medieval to contemporary Okinawa. Abstract This article discusses the... Read More Read more about Strangers in the Sacred Grove: The Changing Meanings of Okinawan ‘Utaki’