June 23rd, Okinawa’s Peace Memorial Day
Itoman Haaray; a traditional and fun event in southernmost of Okinaw…
June 1st is day dedicated to Okinawa's Kariyushi Wear
Okinawa marks 54th anniversary of reversion to Japan
Yohena’s Ajisai-en, The Hydrangea Garden of Motobu
June 23rd, Okinawa’s Peace Memorial Day
June 23rd is ‘Irei-no Hi’. This is Okinawa’s Peace Memorial Day. It is a prefectural holiday formally recognized in 1961. It is to memorialize the man...Read More
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- June 23rd, Okinawa’s Peace Memorial Day [CURRENT ISSUE]
- Itoman Haaray; a traditional and fun event in southernmost of Okinawa [CULTURE Festival]
- June 1st is day dedicated to Okinawa’s Kariyushi Wear [Living]
- Okinawa marks 54th anniversary of reversion to Japan [Politics]
- Yohena’s Ajisai-en, The Hydrangea Garden of Motobu [Nature & Environment]
- Chasing the Dragon – The Naha Haarii [Festival]
- Golden Week, Japan’s Mega Holiday [CULTURE Family Festival]
- Shiimi: A time to remember and honor the dead in Okinawa [CULTURE]
- Okinawa Beach Opening Information 2026! [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE]
- Sanshin, The Heart and Soul of Okinawa [CULTURE]
- Hina dolls bring health, happiness to small girls [CULTURE]
- Lunar New Year ushered in this weekend [Community]
- “Tankan” is taste of Okinawan winter [Nature & Environment]
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