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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 March 31st in 2027 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
Obon is time for family gathering to rem… [CULTURE CURRENT ISSUE]
For three days starting on Tuesday, August 25th through Thursday, August 27th, many privately owned businesses on Okinawa will close their ...Read More
Man jumps to death while police tries to enter his apartment [News]
A man, whose apartment was the target of a police search for evidence in a case involving his business, jumped to his death through the window of his 3rd floor apartment, as the po...
2017.10.24
Shimane beats Golden Kings in weekend road games [Ryukyu Golden Kings]
Shimane Susanoo Magic, a this season newcomer to B.League, won the Ryukyu Golden Kings in weekend road games in Shimane Prefecture. On Saturday, Shimane played effective defense fr...
2017.10.23
New hotel in Naha features see-through swimming pool [Business]
WBF Resort Okinawa, a company managing several hotels in Okinawa, opened its “Hotel Aqua Citta Naha by WBF” Thursday. Hotel Aqua Citta Naha is a 10-story building with 231 guest ro...
2017.10.19
Kings crushes Shiga Lakestars Saturday, fought to win Sunday [Ryukyu Golden Kings]
The match between the Ryukyu Golden Kings and Shiga Lakestars started with a slam-dunk by Ira Brown. Ryuichi Kishimoto became a playmaker in the game with 3 assists in the first qu...
2017.10.18
The totally renewed Golden Kings has kicked off the 2nd B.LEAGUE season [Ryukyu Golden Kings]
The completely renewed Ryukyu Golden Kings has started their 2nd B.LEAGUE season since the end of the last month. The Kings which is the most highest number of victories and the fi...
Ishigaki – Hateruma route gets new large high-speed boat [CURRENT ISSUE]
Anei Kanko, a company operating shuttle boats and sightseeing trips in Yaeyama area, launched Sunday a service of a large high-speed boat “Paijima 2” between Ishigaki and Hateruma ...
Higashihama is winningest pitcher in Pacific League [Sports]
Nao Higashihama, a pitcher with the SoftBank Fukuoka Hawks, and pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of Seibu Lions are the winningest pitchers in the Pacific League this season. Both have 16 win...
Teams invited for ‘Kenmin-no-mori Ekiden’ relay race [Sports]
Organizers are looking for runner teams to participate in the “6th Kenmin-no-mori Kizuna Ekiden Taikai,” a long-distance relay road race sponsored by Okinawa Hokubu Forest Union wi...
Shop develop water-proof sanshin [Business]
Machidaya, a manufacturer of sanshin, has developed an instrument it calls “Sanlele” that is a mix of sanshin and Hawaiian ukulele, and now, as its latest version, they offer a new...
Golden Kings beats Shiga Lake Stars in pre-season game [Ryukyu Golden Kings]
The first pre-season games in the Japanese men’s pro-basketball B League were played last weekend. In a game on Sunday, Ryukyu Golden Kings won Shiga Lake Stars 74-68. After the fi...
“Kariyushi Ties” to go on sale next year [Business]
Fairfax Collective, a leading shirt and tie manufacturer in Tokyo, has created “Kariyushi Tie,” made of textiles of June, Inc., known for its resort clothing brand “PAIKAJI.” The n...
Hotel Aqua Citta Naha to open October in Maejima [Business]
Tokyu Livable, Inc. is opening “Hotel Aqua Citta Naha by WBF” in the Maejima districts of Naha City on Oct. 21. WBF Resort Okinawa that currently manages five hotels in Okinawa inc...
Fuuna Tonaki wins world championship in Judo [Sports]
The World Judo Championships Tournament started Monday in Budapest, Hungary, and 22-year-old Fuuna Tonaki, whose parents are from Haebaru Town, won the gold medal in the women’s 48...
Public viewing of Japan – Australia World Cup Asia qualifier on Aug. 31 [Sports]
A public viewing of the 2017 FIFA World Cup Asia qualifier final round match that pits the national team of Japan against Australia will take place at ANA Intercontinental Manza Be...
Flyweight champ Daigo Higa to fight France’s Tomah Macon [Sports]
Okinawa Flyweight Boxing Champion Daigo Higa will face France’s Tomah Macon in his first defense of his title on Oct. 22nd at Ryogoku Kokugikan oin Tokyo. At a press conference Wed...
8th Eco Island Miyakojima Marathon looking for participants [Sports]
Organizers of the 8th Eco Island Miyakojima Marathon are looking for runners to take part in the race that takes place on Oct. 29th. The event that consists of three separate races...
Company president arrested for not paying for overtime [News]
The Okinawa Labor Bureau arrested a Naha office supply store in Naha, and the store manager, Tuesday, on violating the Labor Standards Law. According to the Labor Bureau, 42-year-o...
Coffee from Kunigami become first “Specialty Coffee” from Japan [News]
Coffee beans from Yasujiro and Yuko Tokuda’s coffee farm in Ada, Kunigami Village, have been officially named as “Specialty Coffee” that is given to high quality coffee beans. This...
Staff member of 11th Regional Coast Guard HQ arrested [News]
Tomigusuku Police arrested a male member of the staff of the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters Sunday on suspicion of causing a physical injury. Police say they arrested 25-ye...
Motorcyclist chased by police crashes into wall [News]
A man trying to flee two chasing police motorcycles on his motorbike lost control and crashed into a concrete wall in Taba, Uruma City, about midnight on Saturday. According to Uru...
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