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All Okinawa Eisa Festival 2024 [CULTURE Festival]
The Zento Eisa Matsuri, the All Okinawa Eisa Festival, takes place every year on the first weekend after Obon. This tradition began in 1956 ...Read More
Yonabaru Tug-of-War is community-wide ef… [Festival]
The 42nd Yonabaru Great Tug of War Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug 3rd and 4th, at the Yonakohama Park and Yonabaru Udunyama Y...Read More
Ocean Expo Park Fireworks Festival is py… [Festival]
Of dozens of fireworks Okinawa has every summer, the biggest of all takes place on Emerald Beach in the Ocean Expo Park in Motobu, where mor...Read More
2015.07.31
Ginowan Hagoromo Festival invites sharpshooters for water gun contest [Festival]
Who would not remember playing with water guns on hot summer days when getting a little wet was only welcome as it brought relief from the relentless sun besides being great fun. E...
Movies in AAFES OKinawa Theaters Jul. 30 ~ Aug. 5 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 30 Thu 1300 Minions PG 30 Thu 1515 Pixels PG13 30 Thu 1725 Trainwreck R 30 Thu 2010 A...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jul 30 ~ Aug 5 Aries This weekend the restless side of you is coming to the forefront. Some are craving for an adventure, others a venture into local nightlife. The thought of just...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jul 23 ~ 29 Aries Plenty of love, intense passions and strong feelings are in the air this time thanks to an extraordinarily powerful aspect of planet Venus. On some days life is a...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Jul. 23 ~ 29 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 23 Thu Closed 24 Fri 1200 Pixels PG13 24 Fri 1410 Ant-Man PG13 24 Fri 1640 Pixels 3D ...
2015.07.22
Weekend Tomigusuku Festival is cancelled [Festival]
The Tomigusuku Festival that was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday has been cancelled because of typhoon Halola that is forecast to bring heavy rain and winds to the island especia...
2015.07.22
Kin Town Festival cancelled because of approaching tropical storm [Festival]
Because of the approaching typhoon Halola, the Kin Festival has ben cancelled. As the high season for local festivals gets going, Kin Town is organizing its 36...
2015.07.22
Nago Summer Festival is cancelled because of approaching typhoon Halola [Festival]
Because of the approaching typhoon Halola that is expected to cause inclement weather, organizers have decided to cancel the fstival this year. Nago City, about a one-hour drive no...
2015.07.19
Hello Kitty’s Wonderland comes to Tomiton [ENTERTAINMENT]
Sanrio Co.’s Hello Kitty character, a Japanese white bobtail cat with a red bow, is one of Japan’s most loved and admired characters that was originally created by Yuko Shimizu. Th...
2015.07.19
Kanaderu Park is block party to enjoy evening cool [ENTERTAINMENT]
Kanaderu Park is a music festival that takes place four times a year, once in every three months on Chuo Park Avenue in Okinawa City, on multiple outdoor stages set along the stree...
2015.07.19
Kanna Dam Festival is postponed [Festival]
Kanna Dam Festival is postponed due to tyhoon Halola. The new date will be announced in the next few days. The 22nd Kanna Dam Festival aims to provide visitors an opportunit...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jul 16 ~ 22 Aries It’s not wrong to take care of yourself. On the contrary, it’s very important. However, helping others often gives more satisfaction and recognition among one’s p...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Jul. 16 ~ 22 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 16 Thu 1300 Minions PG 16 Thu 1525 Minions PG 16 Thu 1750 Minions PG 16 Thu 2015 The ...
2015.07.14
Unna Festival brings in new huge fireworks show [Festival]
A new fireworks event, the 1st Onna Churaumi Fireworks, on the second day of the 32nd Unna Festival, is the most notable addition to the lineup of events of this annual festival he...
2015.07.10
Corona Sunsets Beach Okinawa is geared for fun [Travel & Beach]
Molson Coors Japan Co., Ltd has opened a seasonal bar at Chura Sun Beach in Tomigusuku City that sells only drinks produced by the Mexican beer brewer Corona. The bar, named Corona...
2015.07.10
Toya Osakana Festival proves fishing is fun [Festival]
It’s all about fish, as thousands of visitors head for Toya Fishing Port on Jul. 19th for a Sunday of fun and games, boat rides and, of course, a chance to eat fish and buy some to...
2015.07.10
Ocean Expo Park Summer Fest delivers biggest bang [Festival]
Of the dozens of fireworks Okinawa has every summer the biggest of them all takes place at the Emerald Beach of the Expo Park in Motobu where more than 10,000 fireworks will light ...
2015.07.10
Beach bash at Kin Blue Beach this weekend is open to all [ENTERTAINMENT]
As last week’s typhoon Chan-hom is but a distant and fading memory, MCCS is inviting everyone to Camp Hansen Kin Blue Beach Bash this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Besides the bea...
2015.07.10
Tedako Festival highlights Urasoe’s long history [Festival]
Urasoe City prides itself of being the original capital of the kingdom of Chuzan before Okinawa was united under one ruler in Shuri in the late 14th century. And even after the uni...
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