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Kubasaki High School, on Okinawa, is the largest high school maintained by the Department of Defense in the Pacific area. The Shishi, or “pair of lion dogs,” which guard on the entrance to the school, is an appropriate symbol on this Ryukyuan Island where they are traditionally both feared and revered.

The Shishi are associated with the Shinto religion and, in the Far East, they are used as markers for graves, shrines, and residences. They are reproduced in every medium from primitive red clay to porcelain and ivory. Small versions of shishi are used by western peoples as bookends, lamp bases, and decorative pieces.

The Kubasaki Shishi combines the Kara-Shishi (Chinese Lion) and the Kama-Inu (Korean Dog.) Kara-Shishi, the open-mouthed figure on the left, is saying “Ah,” which, according to ancient Sanskrit, invites all that is good. Kama-Inu, standing on the right, is humming through his closed mouth “Oon,” which is his way of keeping out all evil.

It is the wish of the Home Economics students of the 1965-66 school year that the Kubasaki Shishi continue throughout succeeding years to guard our school from all evil and invite all the good things of life to abide on our campus. May they also extend their protective spirit to the individuals and groups that have assisted us in our endeavor to perpetuate the spirit of homemaking through the publication of this cookbook. Those who contributed recipes for testing by the cooking classes are listed elsewhere in the book. To enumerate all persons who assisted in various ways would be impossible. While the Home Economics Department assumed the responsibility for the project, practically the entire school has been involved in its completion. The Lovely illustrations are as important to the finished product as are the seasonings to the various recipes. Our appreciation is extended to the Kubasaki Art Department for this impressive portion of What’s Cooking on Okinawa? Which contains original works of the Art students under the guidance of competent teachers. The Business Department and an office secretary assisted by typing and editing. The teachers and students who were not involved in the actual production of the book were a constant source of encouragement by exhibiting a keen interest and enthusiasm for its completion. The administrative personnel including the Superintendent of Schools, has give wholehearted cooperation to our effort. We feel that What’s Cooking on Okinawa? is a product of Kabusaki High School and we would like to say thanks to our Shishi who warded off the evils and gave us the opportunity to produce this cookbook. We had fun doing it and we think that you will enjoy preparing our special recipes for your eating pleasure.

Mrs. Mirian Groton