Noguni Sokan Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 11/4/2006
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Cache Details:
• Cache elevation: 10 meters
• The use of gloves is highly suggested
• The cache is a well hidden ammo container
• Off highway 58, one mile north of Kadena gate 1
• Locate the "path" and you won't have to swim or do too much climbing
• Excellent restaurant nearby takes dollars and credit cards (lunch Wed-Sun 11a-2p, dinner Wed-Sun 5p-9:30p)

Sir Sweet PotatoNoguni Sokan is a loved, respected and revered figure in Okinawa history, carrying the title Umu-Ufushu, or Sir Sweet Potato. His efforts are credited with saving countless thousands of lives of people who experienced famine and other disasters across Japan. Before the introduction of the sweet potato, many Okinawans died of starvation because of drought and loss of crops from typhoons. At other times, the harvest of rice or other grains was poor. Noguni Sokan came to the rescue in 1605 when he brought the sweet potato back to Okinawa's Noguni district in Kadena Town, his birthplace. Kadena Town recognizes his contribution every year with a festival held in October at Kaneku Seaside Park. His tomb is marked with a plaque and is located adjacent to the parking area.

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