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Cherry Blossom Festivals on Okinawa kick… [Festival]
Northern Okinawa has long taken pride of having the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan. Although cherry trees in Okinawa are not the same var...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
2016.03.17
Ashibinaa Music Garden 2016 presents mix of music [ENTERTAINMENT]
Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa in Tomigusuku is organizing a two-day music event this weekend that features an extraordinary variety of musical genres from Hawaiian hula to big band...
2016.03.17
Luck of the Irish beefs up Park Avenue music event [Festival]
Although the ranks of the Irish may not be so large on Okinawa per se, there’s no lack of people who are Irish in their mind. Or at least, are very much so in spirit this Saturday,...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Mar 17~23 Aries This is very smooth period in your life in general, and everything seems to go the way it should. So, just go on with your daily routines the way you have been doin...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Mar 17~23 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 17 Thu 1900 The Brothers Grimsby R 18 Fri 1800 The Divergent Series: Allegiant PG13 1...
2016.03.10
Manza Beach opens Okinawa beach season Sunday [Travel & Beach]
For the past few days the weather has definitely shown clear signs to justify calling Okinawa a “subtropical” island. And that means several things. The waters on the beaches are g...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Mar 10~16 Aries You may have noticed that lately it has been difficult for you to get your message understood, and especially, regarding a certain person close to you, it has felt ...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Mar 10 – 16 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 10 Thu 1900 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot R 11 Fri 1800 Zootopia PG 11 Fri 2040 10 Cloverfiel...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Mar 3 ~ 9 Aries You should avoid people with negative attitude as much as possible, as this weekend should be dedicated to positive thoughts only. You might need to find yourself s...
Movies at U.S. base theaters on Okinawa Mar 3-9 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 03 Thu 1900 Dirty Grandpa R 04 Fri 1800 Zootopia 3D PG 04 Fri 2040 London Has Fallen ...
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...
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