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Golden Week, Japan’s Mega Holiday [CULTURE Family Festival]
Spring is here. And in Japan that means warmer weather, cherry blossoms, and rainy season. But, before the rainy season takes hold and shrou...Read More
Shiimi: A time to remember and honor th… [CULTURE]
April marks the beginning of one of Okinawa’s most important and sacred religious ceremonies, known locally as shiimi. This particular cerem...Read More
Okinawa’s guardian shisa has its own day… [History Travel & Beach]
April 3rd is the “Day of Shisa” in Okinawa as four (April) is “shi” and three is “san” in Japanese. The day was established in 2002 to promo...Read More
2013.07.03
Historic horse races brought to Kodomo no Kuni [History]
Traditional horse racing was once a big thing on Okinawa, pushed aside by World War II, but now being revived by Kodomo no Kuni. The Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni, Zoo & Museum is rea...
2013.06.23
Child Abuse Campaign features “Umareru” documentary [Community]
A child abuse prevention campaign is slated for Okinawa in the form of the 10th Issaigassai Festival in late June, with a documentary a cornerstone event. The June 30th festival ta...
2013.06.21
Gallery Shop hosts Aya Uezato Original Exhibition [CULTURE]
Independent painter Aya Uezato is in the spotlight through Sunday at the Gallery Shop Kufuu. Uezato, who’s talents were unveiled in the prefecture in 2011, wrapped formal education...
2013.06.21
International community joins commemoration [Community]
By Bill Charles The Battle of Okinawa ended 68 years ago this month, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa, United Services Organization, United Seamen’s Service and vete...
2013.06.17
Fudemoji Art meets Okinawa at Prefectural Museum Gallery [CULTURE]
By Jun Ikemura Syusui Taba has been hard at work for months, tweaking her original calligraphy style for the Fudemoji Art Exhibition that opens Tuesday at the Okinawa Prefectural M...
2013.06.16
‘Art of Patience’ at Urasoe Art Museum exhibition [History]
It’s called the Art of Gaman, or for many of us, the Art of Patience, and it’s the theme of an exhibition running through the end of this month at the Urasoe Art Museum. The Art of...
2013.06.16
Searchlights add symbols of peace 22nd, 23rd [Community]
Searchlights which criss-crossed Okinawa skies during the Battle of Okinawa in the Spring 1945 are to be illuminated again on June 22nd and 23rd, but for the purpose of promoting t...
2013.06.16
Cinema classics showing daily in Naha [History]
Some of the world’s most successful motion pictures are showing on the Okinawa big screen, or will be doing so over the coming weeks as part of the long-term 10 a.m. film festival....
2013.06.07
Historical Ryukyu stamps featured in exhibition [History]
Nearly 150 different postage stamps depicting the Ryukyu Islands are on exhibit at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum’s Historical Exhibition Room on the first floor. The Ryukyu stamps...
2013.06.06
Three-day Sword Exhibition & Demonstration begins Friday [CULTURE]
More than 50 Japanese swords and accessories will be on view Friday through Sunday at a special Sword Exhibition and Demonstrations at the Naha City Bunka Tenbus Center. Okinawa’s ...
2013.06.05
Child Art Exhibition now open at Prefectural Art Museum [CULTURE]
Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum is offering a special Child Art Exhibition through the summer months, all aimed at getting kids interested in art. The exhibition opened this month a...
2013.05.17
Ryukyu Treasure Exhibition expands historical focus [History]
Shuri Castle Park is about to embark on a new exhibition showcasing restoration activities to protect cultural assets related to the Ryukyu Kingdom’s lost history. The new exhibiti...
2013.05.17
Lacquer Culture Exhibition draws crowds in Urasoe [CULTURE]
A Lacquer Culture Exhibition — A Connection and spread of the culture of URUSHI lacquer exhibition – is well in progress at the Urasoe City Art Museum. The exhibition runs th...
2013.05.17
Ryukyu Glass Exhibition kicks off [CULTURE]
The venue in Yaese a bit out of the ordinary, but the Ryukyu Glass Exhibition which gets under way tomorrow is well worth the visit. The Ryukyu Glass Exhibition will run daily thro...
2013.05.14
Dream Garden Market set for Thursday at Oto-Ichiba [Community]
The Dream Garden Market, a showcase of handmade goods by local artisans, will be open this Thursday, May 16th, at Koza Music Town. The market, which is free, runs 11 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. ...
2013.05.10
Mother’s Day shows family appreciation [Community]
By Bill Charles Sunday is Mother’s Day, a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, and the influence moms have worldwide on practically everyone. Okinawa’s jumping into the swi...
2013.05.09
Fiber Art craftsmen exhibiting at Ryubo [CULTURE]
Eight Okinawa artisans who specialize in using fiber materials are now showing off their handicrafts at an Exhibition in the art salon on the seventh floor of Ryubo Department Stor...
2013.05.09
Two Flamenco programs on tap Saturday [CULTURE]
Flamenco music lovers rejoice: there are not one, but two flamenco programs coming up Saturday with two separate flamenco troupes. Pasion y Emocion Flamenco Live at Okinawa Prefect...
2013.04.29
Golden Week kicks off Monday [Community]
Companies, banks and public offices close, people are on the move and airports are a congested mess during the upcoming Golden Week, which gets its start on Monday. Golden Week is ...
2013.04.29
11th Plaster Shisa exhibition offered by craftsmen [CULTURE]
The shisa is an Okinawa icon, seen everywhere watching gates and on top of buildings, to by-the-thousands in souvenir stores. The roofing tile craftsmen who create plaster shisa in...
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