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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
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
Movies at AAFES Theaters Mar. 29 ~ Apr. 4 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 Kadena Theater 29 Sat 1000 Mr. Peabody & Sherman PG 29 Sat 1215 Muppets Most Want...
2014.03.28
5th Mihama Manga Mega Expo this weekend [ENTERTAINMENT]
The Event Site at the seaside of the Mihama’s Depo Island entertainment and shopping area is again the venue of the Mihama Manga Mega ‘Expo, this time for the fifth time, where vis...
2014.03.28
Uruma Gelato café holds beach cleaning, mini fair [Festival]
A small café called Uruma Gelato, located in the Yonashiro district of Uruma City, is organizing an annual beach cleaning, fair and flower carnival this Sunday. This marks the four...
2014.03.28
Okinawa Jazz Guild Orchestra stars at weekend “Spring Festival” [Festival]
Jazz has had its ups and downs on Okinawa in recent years as the Okinawa Jazz Guild Orchestra, a band playing big band jazz, broke up and then reemerged at a Plaza House concert in...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Mar 27 ~ Apr 2 Aries This weekend will be the beginning of a dynamic period in your life, and you can easily notice how healthy eating and physical activity affects your mood. That...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Mar. 22 ~ 28 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 22 Sat 1000 The Lego Movie PG 22 Sat 1215 Mr. Peabody & Sherman PG 22 Sat 1430 Mr...
2014.03.21
Ginoza Fair weekend of inclusivity [Festival]
The public benefits this weekend as the Ginoza Fair brings together the Ginoza Village Industrial Festival and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Festival. The Saturday and Sunda...
2014.03.20
International Movie Festival opens five-day run [Festival]
The “Okinawa International Movie Festival” launches its 6th edition today after sharing with many people inside and outside of Okinawa the concept of Laugh & Peace over five pr...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Mar 20 ~ 26 Aries During the next few days your creativity and energy are at their peak, and that could cause you to feel a little nervous at times. Try to relax with the help of l...
2014.03.18
Mos Burger teams with JAL for in-flight burgers [Travel & Beach]
Japanese burger chain giant Mos Burger is for the fourth time teaming with Japan Air Lines to offer its burger fare to passengers. Mos Burger is now serving its burger combo Air Mo...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Mar. 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 1100 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D PG 15 Sat 1330 The Lego Movie PG 15 Sat 1600...
2014.03.14
Azaleas nearly in full bloom in Higashi Village [Festival]
A bit of welcome rain, and abundant sunshine, are doing their part to bring Higashi Village azaleas to full bloom, just in time for everyone to enjoy the 32nd Higashi Village Azale...
2014.03.13
50+ bands helping celebrate St. Patrick’s on Chuo Park Avenue [Festival]
The luck of the Irish is set to begin happening a bit earlier than St. Patrick’s Day as the Okinawa City community begins celebrating with festivities and a parade on Saturday. The...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Mar 13 ~ 19 Aries Money matters are on the forefront this week. This could be the right time to put a plan you have had in your head for some time into action. But try to do someth...
2014.03.10
Kites entertain young and old, make money for charity [Festival]
For little kids, and adults who haven’t really wanted to grow up, kite flying is both fun and challenging, and this weekend they will have a chance to enjoy their favorite pastime ...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Mar. 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 1100 The Lego Movie 3D PG 08 Sat 1330 Non-Stop PG13 08 Sat 1615 Son Of God PG1...
2014.03.07
Local festival entertain with goat fights, shiqwasa [Festival]
Now, here’s a chance to experience something different this weekend! Katsuyama is a little hamlet located on the hills northwest of Nago City. It’s known for its tangerine an...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Mar 6 ~ 12 Aries Planet Mars exercises strong influence on your zodiac, and that makes you tempted to say people around you what you really think about them. But you have to think ...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Mar 1 ~ 7 [Movies -On Base-]
KADENA THEATER Admission Prices Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 01 Sat 1100 The Lego Movie PG 01 Sat 1330 Pompeii 3D PG13 01 Sat 1600 3 Days To Kill ...
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