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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
Golden Week, Japan’s Mega Holiday [CULTURE Family Festival]
Spring is here. And in Japan that means warmer weather, cherry blossoms, and rainy season. But, before the rainy season takes hold and shrou...Read More
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Jan. 10 ~ 16 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 10 Sat 0900 Into The Woods PG 10 Sat 1140 Taken 3 PG13 10 Sat 1410 Selma PG13 ...
2015.01.09
Cherry blossoms to open in northern Okinawa [Festival]
The 8th Nakijin Castle Cherry Blossom Festival is little more than a week away at the Nakijin Castle Remains in northwest Okinawa. The earliest cherry blossom festival of the seaso...
2015.01.09
Rock n’ Roll queen to appear in free concerts at five San-A stores [ENTERTAINMENT]
Conny, the queen of Rock n’ Roll, is hosting her “Conny” show as a free stage event at San-A supermarkets this three-day holiday weekend. The most famous female Rock n’...
2015.01.09
Original performing art ‘Yui’ staged at Garaman Hall [ENTERTAINMENT]
The weekend’s music at Ginoza’s Garaman Hall is the original performance of Yui, combined with modern version of Eisa, traditional Ryukyu dance, modern dance and Japanese big drums...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jan. 8 ~ 14 Aries You should devote this weekend to pampering yourself and those close to you. Especially, tell our loved ones how much you care and how much they mean to you. You ...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Jan. 3 ~ 9 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 03 Sat 0900 Night At Museum: Secret Of The Tomb PG 03 Sat 1110 Into The Woods ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jan. 1 ~ 7 Aries As the year turns into a new one, something is bothering you. You know what it is, but to resolve the matter, you should contact the person who is behind it in ord...
2014.12.28
Chura Sun Beach illumination leads to countdown [Festival]
Santa’s made his appearance, and now Chura Sun Beach is using its illumination as the prelude to the New Year’s countdown on December 31st. The Chura Sun Beach illumination highlig...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Dec. 27 ~ Jan. 2 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 27 Sat 0830 Into The Woods PG 27 Sat 1115 Night At Museum: Secret Of The Tomb ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Dec 25 ~ 31 Aries As the year winds down and 2015 is almost ready to begin, you find yourself full of life and more popular than ever because of your natural attractiveness. A roma...
2014.12.22
Millions of twinkling lights create Okinawa holiday mood [ENTERTAINMENT]
By Bill Charles T’was the week before Christmas and all across the island, the creatures are stirring as they explore Okinawa’s festive illuminations at resorts, hotels, clubs, bus...
2014.12.21
Annual Christmas Fantasy delights at Okinawa Zoo [Festival]
By Bill Charles Snowflakes aren’t actually forecast to fall over Okinawa this holiday season, but the Christmas Fantasy being staged at Okinawa Kodomono Kuni, the Okinawa Zoo, is p...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Dec. 20 ~ 26 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 20 Sat 0830 Night At Museum: Secret Of The Tomb PG 20 Sat 1045 Exodus: Gods An...
2014.12.19
Bonsai, yams highlight Uruma City Industry Fair [Festival]
Industry fairs are always fun to see, and the local goodies and specialties in Uruma City will gather this weekend in order for more people to know them. Uruma City was created in ...
2014.12.19
Sun is ‘re-born’ at Sunday’s Waka Tida [Festival]
The Waka Tida is a tradition in Nakagusuku and Kitanakagusuku, as communities committed to preserving ancient ceremonies and culture pays homage to the sun. The Waka Tida Welcoming...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Dec 18 ~ 24 Aries This is a good week for your love life. Those who are looking for a new romance would do best waiting discreetly and with patience. Otherwise, the next few days p...
2014.12.15
Christmas Music Hanabi Festival is ‘Okinawa first’ [Festival]
The X’mas Music Hanabi Festival in Okinawa is being introduced on Saturday, Dec. 20, a brand new event for the island. A part of an annual Ryukyu Kaiensai fireworks event that usua...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Dec. 13 ~ 19 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 13 Sat 0830 Big Hero 6 PG 13 Sat 1050 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 PG13...
2014.12.12
Ginoza Gourmet Burger Festival on tap for Sunday [Festival]
What began as a marketing and promotion plan by a small Okinawa village to gain island-wide attention has mushroomed into a burger festival on Sunday. This 2nd Okinawa Burger Festi...
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