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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
2015.04.02
Tsuboya Shisa Day Fest educates and enlightens [Festival]
Tsuboya Shisa Day is up tomorrow, and it teaches everything about Okinawa’s protector. Shisa is the traditional protector of Okinawan homes and buildings, and April 3rd is called t...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Apr. 2 ~ 8 Aries Finally you are able to fix a problem that has bothered you for some time. Once you get this burden off your shoulders, you are free to try harder. You will find t...
Skymark cuts Miyako, Ishigaki flights, Solaseed fills gap [Travel & Beach]
Skymark Airlines that recently filed for bankruptcy protection, ended its flights to Miyako and Ishigaki islands, Saturday. Solaseed Air, a subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA) f...
2015.03.30
Manza Beach Resort offers great fun for everyone [Travel & Beach]
ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort offers a huge beach attraction called “Ocean Park”, a fun playground for kids through adults, as well as a huge number of marine sports acti...
2015.03.30
Get ready, get set, and hit the beach! [Travel & Beach]
By Bill Charles Winter’s now simply a word in the dictionary, as Okinawa’s temperatures are now inviting short sleeve shirts, the water is getting warmer, and practically everyone ...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Mar 28 ~ Apr 03 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 28 Sat 0900 Home PG 28 Sat 1115 Cinderella PG 28 Sat 1345 Home PG 28 Sat 1600 ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Mar. 26 ~ Apr. 1 Aries This is the time to be brave. The braver you are, the more you can expect to achieve. It might be that one time you are confident, and some other time nervou...
2015.03.25
Music festival ends whale watching season [Festival]
Many events and activities take place on Zamami Island between December and March as the island accommodates visitors on whale watching tours, and that includes the Whale Music Fes...
2015.03.25
Mofu Mofu Festival ready to save animals’ lives [Festival]
A festival created to raise funds to save animals is mixing music and entertainment Saturday with the good Samaritan elements of an animal protection charity event. The Mofu Mofu F...
2015.03.22
Bar Prince boasts 47 years of Gate 2 Street history [ENTERTAINMENT]
Bar Prince on Gate 2 Street in Okinawa City is an icon of the area that has served customers since 1968, and has seen plenty of ups and downs through its 47 continuous years in bus...
2015.03.22
International Movie Festival rebrands to entertainment [Festival]
The 7th Okinawa International Movie Festival is debuting next week under a brand new title; the five-day affair is now the All Islands Okinawa Festival. The festival opens March 25...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Mar 21 ~ 27 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 21 Sat 0900 Cinderella PG 21 Sat 1125 Cinderella PG 21 Sat 1350 The Divergent ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Mar. 19 ~ 25 Aries The idea you have had in your mind for some time is about to bear fruit. Stick with it and your success is guaranteed. Inspiration and imagination are highlighte...
2015.03.18
Moon Beach hosting 22nd Yachimun Fair [Festival]
The annual All Yachimun Chinaware Market is designed to offer quality products aimed at just about every conceivable taste, and in every price range. The 22nd Yachimun Fair opens t...
2015.03.18
Ti-da blog celebrating 10th anniversary with party [Festival]
The “Ti-da Blog”, the best known and largest blog service in Okinawa, is now a decade old, and is celebrating this weekend at Uminchu Wharf. Ti-Da, which opened in 2005, means “Sun...
2015.03.15
Latin Soul is trendsetter at heart of Okinawa Salsa [ENTERTAINMENT]
Latin Soul is a Salsa Bar, catering to an international clientele that enjoys Salsa dance, drinking, chatting and relaxing with friends, and it’s now offering lessons in the Latino...
2015.03.15
Nakagusuku Castle Ruins entertains Gusuku Rock Fes [Festival]
Gusuku Rock Fes 2015 is set for a 14-hour production at the world heritage site of Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, on Saturday, Mar. 21st. This event is an open stage rock festival made u...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Mar. 14 ~ 20 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 14 Sat 0900 Cinderella PG 14 Sat 1125 Seventh Son PG13 14 Sat 1345 Cinderella ...
2015.03.13
Chuo Park Avenue goes green for St. Patrick’s Day [Festival]
The 9th Saint Patrick’s Day 2015 and the 14th Kanaderu Park street music program take center stage Sunday as Okinawa tests the mystic power of the Green, and the luck of the Irish....
2015.03.13
Nago hosting Katsuyama Shiquasa Flower Festival [Festival]
The 11th Katsuyama Shiquasa Flower Festival is more than simply flowers and food, as organizers are ready to show visitors a pair of Nago area mountains to hike this weekend. The c...
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