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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
2015.05.17
Manuel Legris and the Wiener Staatsballett Dancers Okinawa Premium Gala [ENTERTAINMENT]
Ballet dancer and choreographer Manuel Legris is teaming with the Okinawa Times to bring an Okinawa Premium Gala to the island in early July. Legris is leading the Wiener Staatsbal...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters May 16~22 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 16 Sat Closed 17 Sun Closed 18 Mon 1630 Hot Pursuit PG13 18 Mon 1835 The Aveng...
2015.05.15
Sumo, beach tug-of-war highlight Nanmin Festival [Festival]
Naminoue Shrine, one of the official shrines in the Ryukyu Kingdom, is hosting its annual spring festival this weekend. Called ‘Nanmin’ by local Okinawans, the Nanmin Festival is t...
2015.05.15
Orion salutes customers with a ‘Happy Party’ [ENTERTAINMENT]
Orion Happy Park is celebrating its fourth anniversary with a ‘Happy Party’ to thank its thousands of customers for their loyal support. The festivities are taking place Saturday a...
2015.05.15
Splish-splash, refreshing Okinawa pools invite [Travel & Beach]
By Jun Ikemura The weather’s beautiful, Typhoon Noul is nothing but a memory, Golden Week is over and now’s the time to begin making plans for summer. A beach party? A barbeque? Ca...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
May 14 ~ 20 Aries This week sees the beginning of a period filled with interesting encounters and discussions, when your social life really comes to life. Sometimes some of your fr...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
May 7 ~ 13 Aries The sun is shining warmly to your Zodiac for about another week, meaning taking it easy and having some fun this weekend is a good idea. You should take a good car...
2015.05.02
Adventure World spices up Children’s Day, Golden Week [Festival]
May 5th is Children’s Day, a Japanese national holiday and a part of the “Golden Week” in Japan. The 12th Kids Festival Adventure World is a part of the holiday excitement kids eag...
2015.05.02
Life slows as Dragon Boats speed up in Naha [Festival]
By Bill Charles Okinawa is anything but normal now as schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are shuttered this week and most of the next as Okinawans celebrate a w...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Apr. 30 ~ May 6 Aries Just now people believe what you say, and you have real power behind your words. You just have to find the right place where you can show your skills. Pay clo...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters May 2 ~ 8 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 02 Sat 0800 The Avengers: Age Of Ultron PG13 02 Sat 1105 The Avengers: Age Of ...
2015.05.01
Zoo festival features animals, stage shows [Festival]
Okinawa Kodomo-no-Kuni Festival 2015 opens Saturday in Okinawa City, with tens of thousands of visitors expected for the five-day event through Wednesday. The festival at the Okina...
2015.04.30
Funny Face Contest aims to make people laugh [ENTERTAINMENT]
“Laugh saves the word!” is the theme of a contest scheduled for May 2nd at Araha Beach in Chatan. The Funny Face Contest is based on a traditional Japanese game called “A-PPU-PU” t...
2015.04.26
Fishery association staging Payao Festival [Festival]
Payao is a Okinawa City Fishery Association owned shop selling fresh fish at Awase Fishing Port, and it’s the focal point of a festival this Wednesday. Payao Festival 2015 takes pl...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Apr. 25 ~ May 1 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 25 Sat 0900 Home PG 25 Sat 1110 Furious 7 PG13 25 Sat 1410 The Age Of Adaline ...
2015.04.24
French jazz fills Ginoza Garaman Hall [ENTERTAINMENT]
Remi Panossian Trio is a French Jazz band, filled with excitement and ready to perform at Garaman Hall in Ginoza Village. Their music is pop and unique, and sometimes described as ...
2015.04.23
White Beach Festival chock full of races, games, food [Festival]
Jinxed by weather that’s cancelled White Beach Festivals in past years, Navy MWR is smiling at the mid-70’s temperatures and sunshine forecast for this weekend’s internationally or...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Apr. 23 ~ 29 Aries Thanks to a strong influence of planet Mars you feel strong and optimistic vibes all around you. Intentions of a person close to you will become crystal clear by...
2015.04.20
Memories are made nightly at Gold Disc [ENTERTAINMENT]
‘Do You Wanna Dance?’ “Ever been to ‘Heartbreak Hotel?’ Think you could ‘Stand by Me?’ If these titles tickle your brain, then you’re well in tune with the Golden Oldies of yester...
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