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Visiting Ryukyu Shouten: Finding local O… [Family Health & Beauty Shopping]
The Ryukyu Shouten market is now open at Mihama Depot Island area and they are excited to share their enthusiasm for local Okinawa products....Read More
Home Massage Lino gives Hawaiian Lomi Lo… [Health & Beauty]
The busiest season of the year is here, and among the myriads of tasks and chores one has to accomplish as the year-end nears, taking care o...Read More
Ong's Thai Massage Okinawa can provide … [Health & Beauty]
Thai massage is one of the best-known icons of Thai culture that many people have experienced first-hand when visiting Thailand. In Thailan...Read More
E. coli O121 infection outbreak identified in Naha [Health & Beauty]
The Okinawa Prefectural Health and Longevity Division announced on Oct. 2nd an outbreak of a group infection caused by enterohemorrhagic escherichia coli O121 bacteria at an offici...
2015.10.02
Short history of drug called ‘Spice’ [Health & Beauty]
By David Higgins In the USA and Japan, there has recently been a crackdown on a drug called ‘Spice’ or ‘K2.’ This innocuous sounding substance is actually a desig...
2015.07.31
Seaside Refle Mu knows how to make customers relax [Health & Beauty]
By Junko Yamada Seaside Refle Mu is an esthetic salon specializing in aroma oil massages. It’s located right next to Chatan Sunset Beach on the first floor of Chura-yu bathing faci...
2015.02.22
Getto – Medicinal leaves right under our noses [Health & Beauty]
By David Higgins On December 8th of the Lunar calendar, every family home in Okinawa creates Muuchii (flavored rice cakes). They carefully wrap each muuchii in a leaf that has a d...
2015.02.15
Kadena nail salon takes customers personally [Health & Beauty]
The motto of the nail salon in Kadena BX services mall is simple enough, stating “Simply Perfect” That also happens to be the name of the shop. Shop Manager Crystal says that the a...
2015.01.19
New Hilton spa offers ultimate in relaxation [Health & Beauty]
Treating one’s self to the ultimate experience of cleansing and healing is a goal the Amami Spa located in the Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort wants to help with. Amami Spa, a luxury ...
2015.01.12
Hair & Make EARTH Chatan more than ‘just pretty hair’ [Health & Beauty]
Hair and Make EARTH Chatan is a beauty shop, yet it is really much more than simple haircuts and hair treatments. Of course, Hair and Make EARTH Chatan has highly skilled beauticia...
2014.12.14
Three ways to say “bye bye” to back pain [Health & Beauty]
By David Higgins Even if you love your career, there are always going to be some aspects of the job that are unappealing. Personally speaking, in my line of work the thing that bo...
2014.12.08
There’s nothing that matches good Thai Massage [Health & Beauty]
One of the most popular massages in the world is Thai Massage, and Okinawa is home to Jasmine, a premier Thai Massage salon that is catching the holiday spirit this month with a 10...
2014.11.12
Easing aging is goal of Relaxation Room Shiny [Health & Beauty]
Stress, overwork and not making time to relax makes people tired, and that promotes the aging process, and that’s something Kanako Nagahama just can’t stand. Nagahama is the owner ...
Okinawa takes countermeasures against spread of Ebola [Health & Beauty]
Okinawa Prefecture health officials are taking countermeasures against Ebola fever, although no suspected case of the dreaded disease has so far been discovered in any Asian countr...
2014.10.27
You have variety of Yoga classes available in Okinawa [Health & Beauty]
By David Higgins If yoga is an important part of your life, and if you’re anything like me, the first thing you do before traveling anywhere is check out yoga opportunities at your...
2014.06.16
Bella Nails is labor of love [Health & Beauty]
Bella Nails, located in Miyagi, Chatan, is a place where customers not only get their nails done to top fashion, but can get wax hair removal services, too, followed by a chance to...
2014.04.24
Churasai brings beauty to Navel Kadena for weekend [Health & Beauty]
Success at two initial Churasai festivals bringing together people from across Okinawa to experience fun with jewelry, hair and make up, accessories, and clothing has set the stage...
2014.04.21
Dentist devoted to serving international patients [Health & Beauty]
Dr. Tomoyuki “Tommy” Kaneko is a dentist who is passionate about Okinawa. That’s why, when he returned to Japan from a stint in the U.S., he decided to set up his practice here. Ok...
2014.04.17
Beauty Studio stages charity cosmetics festival [Health & Beauty]
Ladies move into the spotlight Saturday as Naris Cosmetics hosts a series of facial, eyebrow and hand massage opportunities at the Ginowan Marine Center. The free demonstrations, e...
2014.02.24
Protect your pet dog from filaria [Health & Beauty]
In Okinawa, every pet needs regular medication whole year around to prevent filarial disease. It can be either in the form of a once a year shot or an oral dosage taken once a mont...
2014.02.21
Nail art on display in Convention Center [Health & Beauty]
Shiny paint jobs used to adorn the fingertips of many women, some using sparkly chips, before the practice gave way to new artistry featuring colors, gemstones, cartoon characters ...
2014.01.16
Churasai beauty fair in Uruma City Plaza this Sunday [Health & Beauty]
A beauty fair this Sunday in Uruma City Plaza will have 17 different shops that gather together in support of beauty. The participating shops are specializing in manicure, eyelash ...
Japan’s flu season in full swing [Health & Beauty]
The influenza season is officially in progress, with the Infectious Disease Surveillance Center noting that the average number of patients per clinic has already topped to 1.0 thre...
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