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Okinawa’s guardian shisa has its own day… [History Travel & Beach]
April 3rd is the “Day of Shisa” in Okinawa as four (April) is “shi” and three is “san” in Japanese. The day was established in 2002 to promo...Read More
Higashi Village’s Azalea Flower Festival [Festival]
Higashi Village has few claims-to-fame here on the island. It has the smallest populated municipal region in mainland Okinawa, with a popula...Read More
Cherry Blossom Festivals on Okinawa kick… [Festival]
Northern Okinawa has long taken pride of having the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan. Although cherry trees in Okinawa are not the same var...Read More
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Nov 20 ~ 26 Aries Do you have a feeling that someone is trying to hide something from you? It would be better for you to find out what really is going on among your close friends. ...
2014.11.18
Bar Walk Naha features food, drinks, entertainment [ENTERTAINMENT]
The concept of ‘eat, drink and be merry’ takes on new connotations Nov. 21st and 22nd as Bar Walk Naha rolls into play for a third year. The evening event gives patrons the opportu...
2014.11.15
OIST hosts Chamber Music Winter Concert [ENTERTAINMENT]
With winter just around the corner, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is presenting its 2014 Winter Concert featuring chamber music and ballet. The evening soiree is ...
2014.11.15
Italian jazz pianist performs at Garaman Hall [ENTERTAINMENT]
An Italian jazz pianist is bringing his Japan Tour to Garaman Hall in Ginoza, Sunday afternoon. Livio Minafra, who has a very unique style of playing a piano that he calls ‘prepare...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Nov. 15 ~ 21 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 15 Sat 0930 Dumb And Dumber To PG13 15 Sat 1145 Big Hero 6 PG 15 Sat 1355 Big ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Nov 13 ~ 19 Aries Because of a positive aspect of planet Jupiter to your zodiac you have more energy than usual for the next few weeks. One of the less desirable side effects could...
2014.11.12
Sound of Ryukyu fills OIST auditorium on Nov. 16th [ENTERTAINMENT]
Ryukyu Traditional Performing Arts go on stage Nov. 16th to promote Okinawa’s music and culture at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. The program, the 13th in a serie...
2014.11.12
Holiday spirit begins with Ocarina at Kadena BX [ENTERTAINMENT]
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, and the Mail Center is getting a jump on the festive spirit on Sunday, Nov. 16th, by bringing an ocarina performer to share its space at the Kade...
Movies in AAFES Okinawa Theaters Nov. 8 ~ 14 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 08 Sat 0900 Big Hero 6 PG 08 Sat 1120 Interstellar PG13 08 Sat1450 Big Hero 6 ...
2014.11.06
Sneak Peek to Animageddon [ENTERTAINMENT]
Animageddon is coming to Okinawa City on November 23rd, and organizers are offering s pre-event sneak peak of what it’s all about on Saturday. The Animageddon Pre-Event is 4 p.m. ~...
2014.11.06
Hawaiian Dinner Show to feature three top name groups [ENTERTAINMENT]
Three popular Hawaiian musicians are ready to entertain Okinawa Sunday as a local Hawaiian group stages its annual Hawaiian Dinner Show. Weldon Kekauoha Weldon Kekauoha, a Hawaiian...
2014.11.06
Festival features 44 organizations promoting international exchange [Festival]
A festival designed to expand peoples’ support and understanding toward international cooperation and exchange is slated this weekend at JICA Okinawa International Center in Urasoe...
2014.11.06
Zanpa JAM 2014 marks ‘Last Summer Dance’ [Festival]
Zanpa JAM, a two-day open-air music festival connecting with locals and the world, is coming to Zanpa Cape Park on Saturday and Sunday. For the two days in a row, a variety of popu...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Nov 6 ~ 12 Aries Usually you concentrate on practical matters and things that you want from your life. However, over the next few days your mind is mostly on everything that you do...
Movies at AAFES Okinawa Theaters Nov. 1 ~ 8 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 01 Sat 0900 St. Vincent PG13 01 Sat 1105 Fury R 01 Sat 1350 Dracula Untold PG1...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct 30 ~ Nov 5 Aries This whole weekend is going to be under very positive influence of the planets, and you should take full advantage of it. Your domestic life is bliss, and roma...
2014.10.27
Shuri Castle Festival walks visitors through history [Festival]
One of Okinawa’s three main festivals is set to begin on Friday, Oct. 31st, on the grounds of Shuri Castle. The Shuri Castle Festival runs from Friday through Monday, Nov. 3rd, foc...
2014.10.27
Pro wrestlers join Halloween Town Koza children’s parades [ENTERTAINMENT]
The Ryukyu Dragon professional wrestlers will team with kids Saturday for Halloween Town Koza that takes place on Koza Palmyra Street within Ichibangai shopping mall in Okinawa Ci...
Movies at AAFES Okinawa Theaters Oct. 25 ~ 31 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 25 Sat 0900 Dark Night 1 PG13 25 Sat 1145 Dark Night 2 PG13 25 Sat 1455 Star T...
2014.10.25
Halloween is season for witches, goblins and trick-or-treaters [Festival]
By Bill Charles Halloween: a time for playing pranks and tricks, conjuring up witches, goblins and haunted houses, and of course, kids looking for candy. But really! Where’d this...
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