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Yonabaru Tug-of-War is community-wide ef… [Festival]
The 44th Yonabaru Great Tug of War Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug 15th and 16th at the Yonakohama Park and Yonabaru Udunyama ...Read More
Itoman Haaray; a traditional and fun eve… [CULTURE Festival]
The Itoman Haaray takes place on the May 4th of the Lunar Calendar. This day is actually June 18th 2026 of the Gregorian Calendar. Most peop...Read More
Chasing the Dragon – The Naha Haarii [Festival]
The Naha Haarii Festival will happen during Golden Week from May 3-5, 10:00 ~ 19:00 at the Naha New Port. Haarii — meaning “dragon boat” in ...Read More
2015.02.09
Fantasy Space in Naha serves fun on five levels [ENTERTAINMENT]
It’s the ultimate entertainment clubhouse, a series of clubs within a single five-story building in downtown Naha City catering to diverse musical interests. Fantasy Space is a clu...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Feb. 07 ~ 13 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 07 Sat 0930 The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water 3D PG 07 Sat 1145 Jupiter...
2015.02.06
‘Hello Kitty’ and friends coming to Convention Center [ENTERTAINMENT]
For the first time in some 14 years, the world’s beloved Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters are making an appearance in Okinawa, where they’ll entertain not only children, but adult...
2015.02.05
Weekend Sakurazaka Asylum music festival hits Naha [Festival]
The 8th Sakurazaka Asylum 2015 is bringing an estimated 100 Okinawan, mainland Japanese and international artists and musicians to Naha Saturday and Sunday. The festival is a new s...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Feb. 5 ~ 11 Aries You need to change the daily routines of your life a bit in order to make sure that your relationship continues to work. You can expect your partner to be as will...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Jan. 31 ~ Feb. 06 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 31 Sat 0930 Strange Magic PG 31 Sat 1135 Big Eyes PG13 31 Sat 1405 Project Alm...
2015.01.30
Sakura lure visitors, and then the festival begins [Festival]
The 53rd Nago Sakura Festival is in full swing this weekend, with visitors having the chance to play, see and do more than just gaze at the colorful pink cherry blossoms in Nago’s ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jan. 29 ~ Feb. 4 Aries The next few days seem to be full of surprises, and you could even have a good change for a new beginning. So much is happening around you that you might hav...
Airlines announce new routes, changes for summer season [Travel & Beach]
Two Low Cost Carriers and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have announced new flights and cancellation of one route between destinations in Okinawa and mainland cities. The changes are for...
Movies at AAFES Okinawa Theaters Jan 24 ~ 30 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 24 Sat 0900 Strange Magic PG 24 Sat 1105 Paddington PG 24 Sat 1320 Strange Mag...
2015.01.23
Okinawa City showcases its products at festival [Festival]
The island’s second most populous city is gearing up for its annual industrial festival, planning to share with everyone on the island what Okinawa City has to offer. The 38th Okin...
2015.01.22
A&W hosting custom car & hot rod show [CURRENT ISSUE Festival]
Okinawa meets Americana Sunday as A&W Okinawa Makiminato stages its 5th annual Drawing and Hot Rod & Custom Car Day. The Drawing and Hot Rod & Custom Car Day runs 10 a....
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jan. 22 ~ 28 Aries Would it be possible that the change in your life that you have sought for some time could be only a mirage? This is definitely not the case, as there are many d...
2015.01.19
Traditional Dance and Music bring two island cultures together [ENTERTAINMENT]
Bali and the Ryukyu Kingdom are divided by the Pacific, but Okinawa is putting together a really unique program of collaboration between Bali and Ryukyu performing arts teams. The ...
2015.01.19
Traditional style dance are at heart of San San [ENTERTAINMENT]
Okinawa San San, a unique musical performed in Okinawan traditional style, has been around for centuries, and now the National Theatre Okinawa will bring the music and dance to lif...
Movies in AAFES OKinawa Theaters Jan. 17 ~ 23 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 17 Sat 0800 Paddington PG 17 Sat 1005 Paddington PG 17 Sat 1225 The Wedding Ri...
2015.01.16
Sakura festivals quickly coming into bloom [Festival]
The annual ritual of treks to northern Okinawa to see the unfolding of traditional Taiwan cherry blossoms on slopes of forests is under way, with thousands of people –and almost as...
2015.01.16
Citrus picking part of northern produce fair [Festival]
The 24th Ogimi Village Produce Fair gets under way Saturday with visitors having the chance to take a walk in the forest and participate in ‘Kuganii’ citrus picking. The Ogimi Vill...
2015.01.16
Taro potato giant hosts industrial fair [Festival]
The 25th Ginowan Sangyo Fair, better known in English as an industrial fair, runs this weekend at Ginowan City, with an accent on taro potatoes and goats. Admission is free for the...
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