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October 17th, Okinawa Soba Day [CULTURE ENTERTAINMENT Gourmet LIFE]
A bowl of soba is to Okinawa what a hamburger is to America. Here on the island you can see Okinawa soba signs everywhere. It has become ent...Read More
Naha City’s World Record Giant Tug-of-Wa… [CULTURE ENTERTAINMENT Festival]
The Naha Giant Tug-of-War is the largest of its kind throughout the world. This feat was officially recognized and recorded into annals of t...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
2016.11.14
Musical Bottle Mail focuses on Ryukyu music, dance [ENTERTAINMENT]
“In the Kingdom of Ryukyu, people used to gaze out to the vast ocean and wonder excitedly about the lands across the ocean: what were they like and how did the people there live? O...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Nov. 10 ~ 16 Aries As the winter approaches and the days grow shorter, it would be a good idea to do something to lift your spirits. Think about everything that you have accomplish...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Nov. 10~16 [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 10 Thu 1900 Trolls PG 10 Thu 1...
2016.11.03
Festival aims to lift motor sports’ image, popularity [Festival]
Okinawa Prefecture does not seem to be very friendly to motor sports of any kind. Practically no motors sports events are organized on the island anywhere, and the few that take pl...
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
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...
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