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Okinawa marks 52nd anniversary of revers… [Politics]
May 15th marked the 52nd anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to the Japanese administration in 1972. According to published figures, the Japa...Read More
‘Year of the Dragon’ begins in Okinawan … [CULTURE CURRENT ISSUE]
Legend has it that Buddha asked all animals to meet him on the Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one, and an...Read More
Pro-Baseball Spring Training 2024 [Family Sports]
Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan, and that means it’s the warmest place in the country in the wintertime. Because of that, ma...Read More
Record number of tourists visited Okinawa in 2014 [Business]
According to statistics published by the Prefectural Department of Culture, Tourism and Sports on January 23rd, the number of tourists visiting Okinawa in 2014 set the new all time...
Kariyushi Group to re-build its Naha hotel [Business]
Okinawan hotel operator Kariyushi Group has published a plan to demolish Okinawa Kariyushi Ryukyu Hotel Naha in Izumizaki, Naha, and rebuild it into a luxury hotel. According to Ka...
Kadena Mayor re-elected to second term without vote [Politics]
The incumbent Kadena Town Mayor was re-elected to a new term in office without a vote, as he was the only candidate for the post. The Kadena Mayoral election was officially schedul...
Fire destroys part of local inn, four injured [News]
A fire broke out in a four-story building of a Japanese style inn shortly after midnight, Tuesday, in Ishikawa-Akebono, Uruma City. A team of firefighters in seven fire trucks arri...
2015.01.30
Bus lanes extended on Highway 58 [News]
Traffic congestion for buses traveling both north and south on Highway 58 will lessen beginning February 2nd but privately owned vehicle drivers will find the going more difficult...
2015.01.30
Newest Golden King fresh from high school [Ryukyu Golden Kings]
The Ryukyu Golden Kings are not only playing hard for today; the team’s on a new program of building for the future. Okinawa has inked a pact with Shota Tsuyama, a third-year high...
2015.01.30
Nobody knows how to stop Ryukyu Golden Kings [Ryukyu Golden Kings]
The Shiga Lakestars are in the top third of teams in the Turkish Airlines Basketball Japan League, but when confronting the defending league champion Ryukyu Golden Kings, that’s no...
Influenza patients disturb hospitals’ normal operations [News]
Hospitals on Okinawa that accept emergency patients have trouble meeting the needs of their regular medical services during holidays and nights because of a sharp increase of outpa...
Teacher becomes bully instead of giving support [News]
An Uruma City elementary school has admitted that a teacher in the school repeatedly bullied a boy in his class causing the student to start showing physical symptoms and becoming ...
Henoko plan opponents hold first demonstration in Tokyo [News]
According to organizers, some 7,000 people took part in a demonstration in Tokyo against the relocation of MCAS Futenma to Henoko, on Jan. 25. The demonstration took place in front...
Marine Lieutenant arrested for refusing breathalyzer test [News]
Okinawa Police arrested a 27-year-old U.S. Marine officer, Sunday, after he repeatedly refused a breathalyzer test after being stopped by police. According to Okinawa City Police, ...
2015.01.27
Bats are swinging as teams prepare for season [Sports]
By Bill Charles From Ishigaki to Okinawa, people are beginning to hum the tune ‘take me out to the ballgame’ as spring training rolls toward the first exhibition games less than a ...
Naha Airport International Terminal to get prayer room [News]
In order to respond to the requests and needs of increasing numbers of foreign visitors to Okinawa, the Naha Airport Building Co., Ltd. will prepare a dedicated prayer room for tra...
Politicians join demonstration marking 200 days of protest [News]
Protest activities organized by people opposing the construction of the replacement base for MCAS Futenma in Henoko, marked the 200th day of the protests on Jan. 22nd. In the morni...
Real Madrid affiliate to open soccer school in Ginowan [Sports]
A Japanese soccer school management company affiliated with Spain’s Soccer Club Fundacion Real Madrid, is planning to open a soccer school for youngsters in Ginowan. Kohei Masuda, ...
2015.01.26
Variety of awards waiting for winners at Corporate Games Okinawa [Sports]
Ceremonies opening the Corporate Games Okinawa are only six weeks away, as competing individuals, organizations and businesses gather on the island to participate in 15 different s...
U.S. Sealift Command ship runs aground off Okinawa [News]
A U.S. Sealift Command cargo ship, ‘SGT Matej Kocac’ ran aground off Katsuren peninsula on Okinawa’s west coast, Thursday. Acording to Japanese Coast Guard, the 821-feet long...
Man lying on ground ran over and killed [News]
A middle-aged man was killed when he was ran over by a car while lying on the street in the evening of Jan. 20 in Urasoe City. According to Urasoe Police, a 26-year-old businessman...
Taiwan’s Taroko Group eyes sports business on Okinawa [Business]
Taroko Group that is one of the largest textile makers in Taiwan and manages sports leisure facilities has published a plan to expand its business to Okinawa. If the plan becomes a...
School lunches served to public [News]
In order to improve the public’s understanding of the school lunch program, the Prefectural Board of Education, the provider of school lunches served in public elementary and junio...
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