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Day of Naha: Immerse Yourself in the Cap… [Community CURRENT ISSUE]
July 8th is Naha Day in Okinawa. This special occasion originated from the use of play-on-words or rather, a play-on-numbers. Naha’s two syl...Read More
Hamauri ritual purifies body of evil spi… [Community CURRENT ISSUE]
Hamauri is one of Okinawa’s oldest customs, a time when people cleanse themselves of evil spirits. On Mar. 3rd of the lunar calendar (April ...Read More
Day of Naha: Immerse Yourself in the Cap… [Community CURRENT ISSUE]
July 8th is Naha Day in Okinawa. This special occasion originated from the use of play-on-words or rather, a play-on-numbers. Naha’s two syl...Read More
2016.06.24
Quiet July 4th expected on Okinawa [Community]
July 4th means picnics, barbeques, parades, speeches and fireworks for Americans all over the world are they celebrate the 240th birthday of the United States. In Okinawa, the Amer...
2016.06.19
‘Exotic Okinawa’ photo exhibit aims to ‘Remember the Future’ [Community]
A distinctive photo exhibition is taking place at Rycom Anthropology gallery on the third floor of the Plaza House Shopping Center. “Exotic Okinawa,” is a photo exhibition currentl...
2016.06.03
Itoman Haarii has it all; fun, excitement and traditions [Community]
The most exciting events taking place in Okinawan fishing ports throughout the prefecture during the early summer are the dragon boat races called “Haarii” using traditional fishin...
2016.05.23
Wan Nyan sees solution to pet poop problem in TNR [Community]
Regarding David Higgins’ recent article, “Dog poop and stray cats are nuisance at Sunabe Seawall,” A volunteer animal rights group “Wan Nyan Yuimaru” wants people to know that this...
Facilities offer free entry for kids during Golden Week [Community]
May 5th through 11th is the “Welfare Week for Kids” in Japan, and its aim is to think and support children’s healthy growth and development. In addition to the government, also com...
2016.04.21
Bar Walk Naha is opportunity to make new friends [Community]
So called Bar Walk events have proven to be popular in the past. The first Bar Walk was introduced a few years back in Fukuoka, from where the concept has then spread to other citi...
2016.04.09
Okinawa’s Yui Rail is fun to ride [Community]
By Jun Ikemura Okinawa was for a long time known as the only prefecture in Japan that did no have a rail mass transportation system, but on Aug. 10th, 2003, a 12.9–kilometer-long m...
Morning event aims to change image of Gate 2 Street [Community]
Merchants on the “Gate 2 Street,” a street stretching from the Goya intersection to Kadena Air Base Gate #2 in Okinawa City, are organizing a morning event called “Morning at the G...
2016.02.26
Yaese Town opens spring season with Yaese Hakkei Festival [Community]
Although we may still have a few cold days ahead, the spring is approaching fast, and on Sunday, Feb. 28, a spring festival called Yaese Hakkei Festival will be held at Kochinda At...
2016.02.23
All of Okinawa joins music on Sanshin Day [Community]
Sanshin has an unique place in Okinawan people’s heart, so it’s only natural that the instrument has its own day, Mar. 4th. Former RBC radio station chief Naohiko Uehara is credite...
2016.02.18
Onna Fair showcases community beyond resorts [Community]
Onna Village on the east coast of Okinawa is best known as a municipality with the biggest concentration of resorts on Okinawa. It’s also the home to the Okinawa Institute of Techn...
2016.02.17
POPs stage youth musical “Harmony High” on Foster [Community]
The Pacific Okinawa Players is staging youth production ‘Harmony High,’ a high-energy musical for the whole family starting tomorrow at the Camp Foster Community Center Auditorium....
2016.02.09
Drinking and driving is no way to go on Okinawa [Community]
By David Higgins Although the annual holiday season and all the celebration is now over, and all the partying and drinking that usually goes with it, it’s also a good...
2016.02.04
Geien invites public to English language kumiodori workshop [Community]
Mini theater Geien in Oroku, Naha, is a place where independent performers can find a stage to show their talent. According to its owners, it was created as a place where front lin...
2016.01.02
‘Operation Save Noa’ reaches fundraising target [Community]
Officials at NGO ‘Operation Save Noa,’ an organization set up to support one-year-old girl Noa Onaga who suffers of a severe case of dilated cardiomyopathy and needs to get an imme...
2015.12.17
Itoman Peaceful Illumination sends greetings of peace to world [Community]
The 17th Itoman Peaceful Illumination continues the tradition as one of the longest running annual illuminations on Okinawa. Now in progress running through Jan. 3rd, the display i...
2015.12.08
Fisherina area in Chatan aims to become Mecca for marine leisure [Community]
The west-coast areas of Chatan Town are some of the most relaxing resort areas on Okinawa with a large international community. Especially Mihama district is very active and urban ...
2015.11.17
Nanjo showcases best of residents’ gardens [Community]
Twice a year Nanjo City organizes an increasingly popular special week-long event, when public can walk through and tour private gardens in the city. The fall event begins Saturday...
2015.11.09
Artists and artisans of Nanjo City put their skills on display [Community]
A weeklong art festival in Nanjo City takes place from Nov. 14th through 23rd with the whole city as the setting for the festival. Besides being one of the largest municipalities b...
2015.10.19
Discovery Nanjo seeks to attract U.S. military to local businesses [Community]
By Jun Ikemura Team Discovery Nanjo is a trade association that consists of over a dozen businesses in Nanjo City in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island. The team member bus...
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