Japanese pop singer Namie Amuro, who has a strong fan base in Asia, received an award Wednesday from her home prefecture of Okinawa for inspiring the local population."I am very happy to have this prestigious award," the pop diva said after receiving it from Gov. Takeshi Onaga.Onaga praised Amuro for her achievements, calling her a "trailblazer for many singers and celebrities hailing from Okinawa."After the ceremony, Amuro told reporters that every time she visits Okinawa, she finds it a "place where I can refresh myself." She said she hopes that as many people as possible would learn to l…READ FULL ARTICLE
