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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
2015.06.16
OIST features Summer Jazz Night 2015 [ENTERTAINMENT]
In it’s series of cultural events for the general public, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University presents the Summer Jazz Night 2015 featuring Akira Ishii ...
2015.06.12
OIST chamber music concert to focus on “Brahms and artists he loved” [ENTERTAINMENT]
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University is staging a chamber music concert under the title “Chamber Music Concert – Brahms and the artists he loved.” The co...
2015.06.12
Sunday event aims to bring real Brazilian Samba to Naha [ENTERTAINMENT]
Samba developed in Brazil in the late 19th century and from there it has spread all over the world, not the least because of the exotic carnival scenes of Rio and other Brazlian ci...
2015.06.12
Eisa Nights showcase Okinawa City Eisa traditions [ENTERTAINMENT]
With the end of the year’s rainy in sight, the season for traditional Okinawan Eisa is about to start. The Okinawa City Tourism Association is hosting a series of Eisa Nights start...
2015.06.12
Modern version of ‘Kimutaka no Amawari’ brings fame to Uruma kids [ENTERTAINMENT]
Every Okinawan knows the story of Amawari, the 10th lord of Katsuren Castle. Although much of the story is shrouded in legend, the main characters, Amawari, and his antagonist Gosa...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jun 11 ~ 17 Aries Because of the influence of planet Mercury combined with the pull from the sun, you feel strong urge to do something, all the time. But do you really have to run ...
2015.06.08
THE PARTY OKINAWA x Bikini Night 2015 ready to pump up the volume [ENTERTAINMENT]
The electronic dance music, or EDM for short, a party music style played with the lead of DJs, is very popular all over the world. The biggest EDM Festival in the world took place ...
2015.06.07
Veteran, junior rockers let good times roll at Rock Day concert [ENTERTAINMENT]
Okinawa City’s Koza Music Town Sound Market is the venue for local veteran musicians and young performers to gather together at the Japan’s City of Rock’n Roll, Koza, on the Rock D...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Jun, 6 ~ 17 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 06 Sat 0830 Monkey Kingdom G 06 Sat 1030 Spy R 06 Sat 1310 The Avengers: Age O...
2015.06.04
Weekend Futenma Flightline Fair promises sizzling fun [Festival]
Sizzling summer fun, food and entertainment is waiting for visitors to this year’s annual MCAS Futenma Flightline Festival Saturday and Sunday. As the June heat waves are rol...
2015.06.04
Yuka Takara ‘Still Dreaming’ with guest Alvin Ing [ENTERTAINMENT]
Yuka Takara is a Broadway dancer, singer and actress in New York who was born and raised in Naha, Okinawa, and ended up on Broadway after taking dancing and ballet school in Naha a...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jun 4 ~ 10 Aries Some offhand comments from one of your friends could make you think about new ideas. Maybe there is a way that you could make your experience and network of contac...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters May 30 ~ Jun 05 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 30 Sat 0900 San Andreas PG13 30 Sat 1115 Aloha PG13 30 Sat 1340 Tomorrowland P...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
May 28 ~ Jun 3 Aries Your mind has been a bit confused lately, but the situation is ripe for a change. The new moon has inspired you to make some necessary, and quite frankly, over...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters May 23 ~ 29 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 23 Sat 0900 Tomorrowland PG 23 Sat 1150 Hot Pursuit PG13 23 Sat 1355 The Aveng...
2015.05.22
Drums take over Okinawa National Theater [ENTERTAINMENT]
By Yuma Sunakawa The thunder of drums is slated to take over the Okinawa National Theater in Jitchaku, Urasoe, on Sunday, May 31st, when the famed Lequios and other drum groups tak...
2015.05.21
Magic is in air to entertain and impress next Friday [ENTERTAINMENT]
There are two kinds of magic events coming up one week from tomorrow, including one geared to charity. The first is a charity magic event at Club SaicoLo in Naha City, to raise fun...
2015.05.21
Camp Schwab opens gates for weekend festival [Festival]
Head up north this weekend to spend time at the Schwab Festival on one of the most beautiful Marine Corps camps on Okinawa. Along with fantastic beaches and scenery there will be f...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
May 21 ~ 27 Aries The start of the summer season lightens your step and brings warmth in your heart. Those who look for love can easily end up meeting people who are just gold digg...
2015.05.17
DJ LEAD headlines party at Fantasy Space [ENTERTAINMENT]
One of the hottest deejays in Japan is to be the star of the show May 22nd at Fantasy Space in Naha city. DJ LEAD, a Japanese international hip hop artist who’s collaborated with “...
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