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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
2016.07.21
Ricca ricca festa brings world performing arts to Okinawa [Festival]
An international festival aimed specifically at young audiences, and everyone else who likes theater and performing arts, takes place at various venues in Naha from July 22 through...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
July 21 ~ 27 Aries Are you ready to make changes regarding your future? Before you start, you have to make clear to yourself where you are going and how you are going to get there....
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Jul 21~27 [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 21 Thu 1500 The Secret Life Of...
2016.07.17
Kin Blue Beach hosts good old-fashioned beach bash [Festival]
Kin Blue Beach on the coast of Kin Town is a training and recreation area of the U.S. Marine Corps, but on the last Sunday of this month the beach will open its gates wide to every...
2016.07.17
Urasoe Tedako Festival focuses on local cultural heritage [Festival]
Tedako means ‘children of the sun’, and the annual three-day festival pays homage to a powerful king of the central Ryukyu before it was united into one kingdom. King Eiso had his ...
2016.07.15
Haebaru event offers kids experience in adult jobs [Festival]
A special event for children is scheduled to take place at Haebaru Central Community Center on July 18. The event is called Kid’s Park, and the idea is to give the children an oppo...
2016.07.15
Okinawa’s tallest dam shows nature, environment on canoe, boat trips [Festival]
Higashi Village on the northeastern coast of Okinawa main island is an active community of some 2,000 residents. It’s known for its Azalea Festival in the spring, its large Eco-par...
2016.07.15
Corona Sunsets are back at Chura Sun Beach [Travel & Beach]
Corona Sunsets, a seasonal car at Chura Sun Beach in Tomigusuku, is again in full swing after opening with a bang last weekend with the Corona Sunsets Music Festival. The beach bar...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Aries You should pay attention to your surroundings, and carefully listen what other people have to say. This does not mean that you lack empathy. It is still possible to save the ...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Jul 14~20 [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 14 Thu 1900 The Secret Life Of...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
July 7 ~ 13 Aries It seems that what you do in your love life is successful, although you may feel otherwise from time to time. But at those times, just take a break, and think car...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Jul 7~13 [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 07 Thu 1400 The BFG PG 07 Thu ...
2016.07.01
Taiho Dam Festival offers day of fun and education [Festival]
In order to ensure a stable supply of fresh water, the government has built a number of dams in the prefecture. Taiho Dam in Ogimi Village is the second tallest dam on Okinawa at 7...
2016.07.01
Corona Sunsets Festival rocks Chura Sun Beach this weekend [Festival]
Last year, Molson Coors Japan Co., Ltd, set up a seasonal bar at Chura Sun Beach in Tomigusuku to promote beverages and drinks produced by the Mexican brewer, Corona. The Corona Su...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
June 30 ~ July 6 Aries This weekend you have so much to do, but you have a problem to keep your thoughts together. However, the fact is that you can’t be in two places at the same ...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Jun 30 ~ Jul 6 [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 30 Thu 1900 Independence Day: ...
2016.06.27
Peaceful Love slated to rock the island on Jul. 9, 10 [Festival]
By far the most enduring rock concert tradition on Okinawa is the Peaceful Love Rock Festival that has taken place in the middle of the summer every year since 1983. This year the ...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Jun 23 ~ 29 [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 23 Thu 1900 Teenage Mutant Nin...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
June 23 ~ 29 Aries You’re living a very busy time, and it would be best not to try to do too many things at one time. Make sure you rid yourself of negative thoughts, and follow as...
2016.06.22
Dragon boats compete for Governor’s Cup trophy at Manza Beach [Festival]
This Sunday, the ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort stages the 33rd Okinawa Governor’s Cup “Manza Haarii Festival” with the best dragon boat paddlers taking a measure of each ...
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