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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
2013.12.23
Ryukyu Dragon Koza Battle Festa 2, Dec. 28, at Music Town [ENTERTAINMENT]
Professional wrestling is back with a passion on Okinawa, and next weekend promises to be no-holds-barred for the titles at the Ryukyu Dragon Koza Battle Festa 2. The December 28th...
2013.12.21
Chamber Orchestra “Io” to play “Dance, Tanz, Tango” [ENTERTAINMENT]
Chamber Orchestra “Io,” a resident associate of the Ryukyu Philharmonic Orchestra, is scheduled to present its third concert this year at Palette Kumoji Theater in Naha on Christma...
2013.12.19
Okinawa’s best marching bands strut their stuff Monday [ENTERTAINMENT]
The music promises to be brassy, and the routines intricate, Monday, as the winners of the recent Okinawa Marching Band And Baton Twirling Competition take on the floor of Okinawa ...
2013.12.19
Dazzling lights brighten year-end holidays [Festival]
By Bill Charles Santa’s now making his list and checking it twice, while here on Okinawa the holiday spirit is brightly burning with multiple spectacular lights displays and shows....
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Dec. 19 ~ 25 Aries It seems like everyone wants to have some of your time and attention this weekend, although that should not be a big problem considering your level of energy tha...
2013.12.16
Colorful Hibiscus drawing visitors to Ie Island [Festival]
Sub-tropical Okinawa now has 1,000 varieties of colorful Hibiscus flowers in full bloom on Ie Island, perfect for Ie Village to host a Hibiscus Festival. The free festival is alre...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Dec. 14 ~ 20 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater ADMISSION PRICES Adult $6.00, Child $3.25 3D movies Adult $8.00 Child $5.25 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 12/14 (Sat) 1100 Frozen G 1400 The Hobbit: The Desolation Of...
2013.12.13
Rock band Roach returns to roots for Okinawa concert with Crossfaith [ENTERTAINMENT]
An Okinawa band that was formed in 2003 and polished its musical skills in clubs surrounding Okinawa military bases, returns to the home stage Sunday evening for a concert, joined ...
2013.12.13
Kume Island showcases art, scenery and products [Festival]
A three-day Kume Island Fair gets under way tomorrow morning as the small island creates programs to lure visitors. Sponsored jointly by the Kume Island Town and the Okinawa Times ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Dec. 12 ~ 18 Aries As the days go by, the excitement gets thicker. Is it because of approaching holidays, or is it romance in the air? You have a very good chance to meet a truly i...
2013.12.11
Wadaiko Fureai Festival focuses on drums [Festival]
The 6th Okinawa Wadaiko Fureai Festival takes place Sunday, bringing to life a variety of Japanese drums, drummers and dances. The free festival is being held at the Yomitan Cultur...
2013.12.09
Rock and blues on Friday the 13th [ENTERTAINMENT]
Rock and blues lovers have a rare chance to enjoy their favorite music on Friday, Dec. 13, when Jazz Jungle and Music Town Oto-Ichiba present Rock & Blues at Music Town in Okin...
2013.12.09
18th Christmas Fantasy brings winter wonderland to Okinawa [Festival]
As the Christmas and yearend season sets in, Okinawa is getting into full festive spirit with a number of fun holiday festivals and events taking place across the island. Practical...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Dec. 7 ~ 13 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 12/07 (Sat) 2200 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire PG13 12/08 (Sun) 1200 Frozen PG 1500 Frozen PG 1800 Homefront R 2100 The Hunger Game...
2013.12.06
III MEF Band offers three holiday concerts [ENTERTAINMENT]
There’s holiday music in the air, and the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band is making it easy for families to relax and enjoy their performances next week. The band is presenting...
2013.12.05
Santa & Mrs. Claus are stars of Courtney Christmas Fest [Festival]
Santa and Mrs. Claus are unquestionably the stars of the 20th Annual Camp Courtney Christmas Festival this weekend, and whether the stockings have been hung with care, MCCS is read...
2013.12.05
Big band tunes play at Plaza House Gallery Saturday [ENTERTAINMENT]
It has been three years since Okinawa Jazz Guild Orchestra, a popular group playing big band jazz split up, but this Saturday they are all coming together for a reunion at the new ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Dec. 5 ~ 11 Aries At this point you should keep rather low profile, and not let outsiders’ opinions confuse you. You should seek the company of smart and inspiring people. You are ...
2013.12.04
The maze of wonder! Trick art exhibition opens in Ashibina [ENTERTAINMENT]
So called “trick art,” an art for that has two dimensional pictures painted in a way that the viewer sees them as three dimensional, especially when taking photos, has lately been ...
2013.11.30
Sounds of saxophones fill Yomitan Culture Center Sunday [ENTERTAINMENT]
Friends of saxophone music will be in heaven this Sunday as the 4th Saxophone Festival takes place in Yomitan Culture Center Ohtori Hall. The highlight of the festival is world fam...
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