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Okinawa’s guardian shisa has its own day… [History Travel & Beach]
April 3 is the “Day of Shisa” in Okinawa as four (April) is “shi” and three is “san” in Japanese. The day was established in 2002 to promote...Read More
Higashi Village’s Azalea Flower Festival [Festival]
Higashi Village has few claims-to-fame here on the island. It has the smallest populated municipal region in Okinawa, with a population of a...Read More
Ryukyu Lantern Festival and Yoakari stam… [ENTERTAINMENT]
The annual Ryukyu Lantern festival at Murasakimura in Yomitan village will begin on Dec. 4 and continue through March 28th. The beautiful il...Read More
2016.02.29
Konatsu Itokazu represents Okinawa in Miss Universe Japan contest [ENTERTAINMENT]
The Miss Universe Pageant has been on the yearly calendar over 60 years since Armi Kuusela from Finland was selected the winner of the contest in Manila in 1952. For this year’s pa...
2016.02.29
Drive-in theater on beach showcases three days of Okinawan movies [ENTERTAINMENT]
Drive-in movie theaters saw their heyday in the U.S. in late 50’s and early 60’s, and some of that nostalgia comes now to life, although only for three days, at Chura Sun Beach in ...
2016.02.28
50,000 azaleas signal start of spring in Higashi [Festival]
When people in the Higashi Village on the northeastern coast of Okinawa began planting azalea flowers on a hill in their village, they wanted increase cooperation and feeling of co...
2016.02.26
World Heritage Site features afternoon of Eisa, fashion and music [Festival]
Gusuku-no Hibiki – Beat of the Castle is a unique Eisa festival that takes place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nakagusuku Castle Ruins on Sunday, Feb. 28. Besides being an Eis...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Feb 25 ~ Mar 2 Aries Some people higher up are making changes to plans, but they are not going to affect you. Events related to your family are bringing you happiness, and make you...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Feb 25 ~ Mar 2 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 25 Thu 1900 Risen PG13 26 Fri 1800 Eddie The Eagle PG13 26 Fri 2030 Deadpool R 27 Sat...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Feb 18 ~ 25 Aries You will feel kind of relieved and relaxed this weekend, and it’s almost like a start of something new. It’s important for you to seek the company of right kind o...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Feb 18 ~ 24 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 18 Thu 1900 How To Be Single R 19 Fri 1800 Risen PG13 19 Fri 2025 Deadpool R 20 Sat 1...
2016.02.12
Bubble Run 2016 Okinawa invites participants to foamy fun [ENTERTAINMENT]
Bubble run’s website describes taking part in a bubble run is “like running through Willy Wonka’s factory.” It is a 2-km running event where participants will be doused in foam as ...
2016.02.12
Street performers shine at Hiyamikachi Festival [Festival]
A festival featuring six street performers is scheduled for this weekend at Hiyamikachi Machigwa Hall on the 2nd floor of Makishi Public Market 2F and the open space in front of Te...
2016.02.12
Sakurazaka Asylum presents musical and visual kaleidoscope [ENTERTAINMENT]
Sakurazaka Asylum is an annual music event designed to bring Okinawan, mainland Japanese and international artists and musicians to various venues in Naha. The festival, which bega...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Feb 11 ~ 17 Aries You should follow more your intuition both in love and work. You can expect both romance and money to be in the forefront in your mind. An expense connected to yo...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Feb 11 ~ 17 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 11 Thu 1900 Kung Fu Panda 3 PG 12 Fri 1800 Zoolander 2 PG13 12 Fri 2020 Deadpool R 13...
2016.02.07
Camellias, handicrafts and arts shine at Kunigami festival [Festival]
The Kunigami Village Camellia Festival highlights the red flowers that the village is famous of for the 7th time at an event at Kunigami Forest Park on Saturday and Sunday next wee...
2016.02.07
Mensore Festa welcomes cruise ship arrivals [ENTERTAINMENT]
Naha Port is expecting a record number of cruise ships to dock at its Naha Cruise Terminal in 2016. Mensore Festa – ‘Mensore is ‘Welcome’ in English – is a welcome event for foreig...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Feb 4 ~ 10 Aries A certain matter that you have considered urgent requires fast action. You can also expect some good news from an unexpected source. You have to split your time am...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Feb 4 ~ 10 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 04 Thu 1900 Fifty Shades Of Black R 05 Fri 1800 The Choice PG13 05 Fri 2030 Pride And...
2016.02.01
Chatan Town Fair showcases town business beyond tourism [Festival]
Chatan Town on Okinawa’s West Coast is often called “Okinawa’s most Americanized town,” and in a matter of fact, many people know it only as Mihama, Hamby or American Village, and ...
2016.02.01
Okinawa Flower and Food Festival 2016 invites to sample local taste [Festival]
Okinawa Flower and Food Festival is an annual event featuring local farmers’ markets and Okinawa-grown fresh and high-quality locally produced agricultural, forestry and marine pro...
2016.02.01
Free shows of acclaimed Okinawa San San musical on stage [ENTERTAINMENT]
Okinawa San San is a unique musical performed in Okinawan traditional style that the National Theatre Okinawa brought to the stage for Okinawan audiences for the first time a year ...
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