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Okinawa Expressway Renewal Work Starts J… [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE Living]
NEXCO, the company operating the Okinawa Expressway announces that Expressway renewal works start from January 6th to April 28th in 2026 bet...Read More
Itoman Tug-of-War marks end of summer [CULTURE CURRENT ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT]
Many Okinawan farmers and fishermen, in some form or fashion, pay tribute to the Gods, seeking their blessing and favor for a great harvest ...Read More
Awamori "Ku-su" Day [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE]
September 4th is the “Ku-su Day”, with September = ‘9’ which is pronounced ‘kyu’ or ‘ku’ in Japanese, and ‘4’ being pronounced ‘...Read More
Okinawa on 4th place in Japan for HIV infections [News]
The Okinawa Prefecture Health Department statistics show that Okinawa has the dubious distinction of being on the fourth place among Japan’s prefectures in diagnosed HIV infections...
Naha Yui Yui Bus starts service [News]
The opening ceremony for Naha’s new bus service called Yui Yui Bus was held at Naha Bus Terminal, June 1, and the new service started on same day right after the ceremony. The Yui ...
Pair of dolphins join Churaumi Aquarium [News]
A pair of pantropical spotted dolphins were recently introduced in the Kuroshio sea tank at the Churaumi Aquarium, and are now delighting audiences who watch them swimming with wha...
Drunk driver arrested for causing fatal accident [News]
Naha City Police arrested Erina Uehara of Kochinda, Yaese Town on suspicion of driving drunk and hitting a man crossing the road on Hwy 330 around the Tsubogawa district of Naha ci...
Man stung by ¥13,000,000 in fake gold bar swindle [News]
A pair of men of Asian appearance tricked a 59-year-old self-employed man living in Kitanakagusuku into buying fake gold bars for ¥13,000,000 on May 31. Okinawa Police is now inves...
Robbery attempt at Kadena convenience store [News]
A would-be robber entered a convenience store in the Yara district of Kadena Town, about 3 a.m. on June 1, threatening the sole male sales clerk on duty with something the clerk de...
2013.06.06
And this week’s winner is… [Weekly Winners]
The lucky winner of this week’s JU raffle is Candace Wilson, who won a meal ticket worth ¥2,500 to the 50’s Café located in Ishikawa, Uruma City, near Camp Courtney. The 50’s café ...
Box jellyfish alert issued by Prefecture [News]
Okinawa Prefecture has issued an island wide Box jellyfish alert, effective June 1st. The box jellyfish, known in Japanese as the Habu Kurage, is believed to now pose an increased ...
Military alcohol restrictions modified on Okinawa [Military]
A change to military policy once again permits off-base drinking by service men and women, but not always and not everywhere. The new rules are now in effect for a week, after six...
Number of Okinawa welfare recipients on rise [News]
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced the current statistics of welfare recipients in Japan, May 22. According to the ministry statistics, people receiving welfare in...
Pension payment rate in Okinawa is lowest in Japan [News]
According to Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare statistics, the number of people paying into the national pension system is at the lowest level ever. The ministry says that its ...
2013.05.30
Koza Music Town televising FIFA World Cup qualifier [Sports]
The excitement of Japan versus Australia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification round of the Asian Football Confederation is promising to be an evening of excitement, and Koza Mu...
2013.05.30
Ready for Pacific Muscle Classic [Sports]
By Bill Charles Primping, posing, flexing and even a bit of wiggling will be taking place Sunday as dozens of competitors step on the Keystone Theater stage at Kadena Air Base for ...
Rain-soaked road curb collapses into river in Ginowan [News]
Record heavy rain on May 23 broke down a 25-meter long stretch of a road next to the Hiyara river in Ginowan City. As a result, the boundary line of the road looks just like having...
Hashimoto re-explains his “sex and Okinawa GI’s” thoughts [Politics]
Hammered by the media and constituents for his stance on Japan’s wartime “comfort women” and another firestorm over suggesting American GI’s should use Japanese brothels to relieve...
2013.05.30
And this week’s winner is… [Weekly Winners]
Brian Savour is the winner in this week’s JU raffle. He won ¥2,500 worth of meal tickets to Balinese Restaurant Sama Sama in Hamby. Brian is from a “small, nice town” in New York,...
Man’s body found in Kokuba river [News]
A diver team of the Okinawa Prefectural Police found a man’s body in Kokuba River at the Asahimachi district of Naha City on May 24th. The body was identified as an unemployed man ...
Ryukuy Kaiun to start regular shipping line to Taiwan [Business]
Hiromi Yamashiro, the president of Ryukuy Kaiun Co. (Ryukyu Maritime Transportation Co.) announced that the company has decided to start a regular sea route between Naha and Takao ...
Robbery at precious metal trading shop in Shintoshin [News]
A man wearing a face mask robbed a shop that trades in used jewelry and precious metals in Naha’s Shintoshin area, Tuesday afternoon. According to Naha Police, the man approached f...
Woman rescued from raging Asato river [News]
A caller to the police emergency number reported a woman drifting with the river flow in Asato River at the Hotaru Bridge, May 23 afternoon. Police and Fire Department rescue teams...
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