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Hansen Festival [Festival]
It’s official! Hansen Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 26 from 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, January 27 from 1 to 9 p.m. on th...Read More
Cherry Blossoms Grace Northern Okinawa [Festival]
Northern Okinawa has a unique distinction of having the earliest blooming cherry blossoms in all of Japan. Though they are different from th...Read More
Okinawan Custom Car Show 2019 [Festival]
The biggest and most popular custom car show in Japan is coming to Okinawa at the end January 2019. The “Okinawa Custom Car Show” that is kn...Read More
2016.11.03
Winner takes home live goat and load of seaweed at Yagaji Festival [Festival]
Yagaji Island is located north of Nago City, and actually a part of it. The island is best known as a destination of shorebirds that move to the shallow shores of the island for wi...
2016.11.03
Okinawa Geinou Festival 2016 showcases traditional entertainment to kids [Festival]
November 3 is a Japanese national holiday called “Culture Day” that was first held in 1948 to commemorate the announcement of the new post-war constitution of Japan. The purpose of...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Nov. 3 ~ 9 Aries Your love life is about to pick up, and that reflects positively to your finances, too. Thanks to your social networking there’s someone who has noticed your value...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Nov. 3 ~ 9 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices First-run Adult $6.50, Child $3.75 First-run 3D movies Adult $8.50 Child $5.75 Regular Adult $6.00, Child $3.50 03 Thu 1900 Inferno PG13 04 Fr...
2016.10.28
5,000 Fireworks light skies over Moon Beach [Festival]
Hotel Moon Beach is the venue for the 2nd Onna Fireworks Festival on this Saturday, Oct. 29th. The first Onna Fireworks Festival last year took place in conjunction with the annual...
2016.10.28
Halloween Street Workout promises physical benefits with plenty of fun [ENTERTAINMENT]
According to Wikipedia, a street workout is a physical activity performed mostly in outdoor parks or public facilities. It originated in ancient Greece, but became a popular moveme...
2016.10.28
1st Okinawa Bluegrass Music Day slated for Music Town [ENTERTAINMENT]
Everyone knows that music and Okinawa go hand in hand, and that is especially true about Okinawa City. The point is that the genres that first come to mind are Okinawan Rock and Ry...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct. 27 ~ Nov. 2 Aries A very positive atmosphere is dominating your home, and that’s where you should concentrate your activities this weekend. You are motivated and inspired, alt...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Oct. 27 ~ Nov. 2 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices First-run Adult $6.50, Child $3.75 First-run 3D movies Adult $8.50 Child $5.75 Regular Adult $6.00, Child $3.50 27 Thu 1900 Jack Reacher: Neve...
2016.10.26
Kinser Festival presents weekend fun with Halloween twist! [Festival]
The Kinser Festival is back! The much anticipated fall festival takes place this Saturday, Oct. 29 from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday, Oct. 30 from 13:00 to 21:00. The festival is know...
2016.10.26
Yomitan Festival focuses on Kingdom trade, sanshin roots [Festival]
Besides having the distinction of being the largest village in Japan, Yomitan Village is all about sugar cane farms, rich nature and beautiful blue ocean. It’s also the birthplace ...
2016.10.26
Shuri Castle and Ryukyu royalty on show this weekend [Festival]
Classical Ryukyu dance, musical drama, ceremonies and a parade on Kokusai Street filled with pageantry are the essence of the traditional Shuri Castle Festival, one of the three an...
2016.10.24
Okinawa National Theater presents “We Live On Five Continents Ⅱ” [ENTERTAINMENT]
Okinawa National Theater will stage a show titled “We Live On Five Continents Ⅱ” on Oct. 29 and 30 as a part of the ongoing 6th World Uchinanchu Festival. The show was inspired by ...
2016.10.21
Niutu Umachii invites to “Meet the Roots Music of Ryukyu” [ENTERTAINMENT]
Niutu Umachii concert is a free event seeking to take the audience to the roots of Okinawan Music with a lineup of local artists gathering to Koza Music Town on Oct. 23 for an even...
2016.10.21
Nanjo City Festival follows Olympic schedule [Festival]
Organizers of Nanjo City Festival, scheduled for this weekend at Gusuku Road Park, have come up with a unique idea to ensure that their festival does not get to be routine. The eve...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct. 20 ~ 26 Aries You can look forward to a happy week ahead as your life feels almost like a magical mystery, and you are asking, what’s next? You almost feel like anything would...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Oct. 20 ~ 26 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices First-run Adult $6.50, Child $3.75 First-run 3D movies Adult $8.50 Child $5.75 Regular Adult $6.00, Child $3.50 20 Thu 1900 Blair Witch R 21 F...
2016.10.17
Nakagusuku Festival fetes ancient warlord [Festival]
One of Okinawa’s most famous tales is the legend of Lord Gosamaru, the 15th century lord of Nakijin, Zakimi and Nakagusuku Castles who, after supporting the first King of the unite...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct 13 ~ 19 Aries Do not hesitate to ask for help if you need extra support with your new project. Even though those around you are happy to help, be sure to make clear that they u...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Oct 13 ~ 19 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices First-run Adult $6.50, Child $3.75 First-run 3D movies Adult $8.50 Child $5.75 Regular Adult $6.00, Child $3.50 13 Thu 1900 The Girl On The Tr...
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