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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
2013.11.09
Zanpa Jam 2013 beckons music lovers [Festival]
Zanpa Jam 2013 booms two days in Cape Zanpa Park this weekend with two days of rock’n roll and arts ontwo stages that guarantee a non-stop music experience on both days. The line-u...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Nov. 9 ~ 15 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 11/9 (Sat) 1200 Free Birds PG 1500 Free Birds PG 1800 Ender’s Game PG13 2100 The Family R 11/10 (Sun) 1200 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Nov. 7 ~ 13 Aries As the winter approaches and the days grow shorter, it would be a good idea to do something to lift your spirits. Think about everything that you have accomplish...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Nov. 2~8 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 11/2 (Sat) 1200 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 PG 1500 Gravity PG13 1800 Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa R 2100 The Counselor R 11/3 (Sun...
2013.11.01
Yomitan Village shows off traditional culture at weekend festival [Festival]
The summer is changing into fall, and the days are getting cooler, but Yomitan Village, which is about to become the most populous village in the nation on Jan. 1, is getting into ...
2013.11.01
School marching band competition heads to Ginowan [ENTERTAINMENT]
The 26th Marching In Okinawa 2013 Tournament is set for Monday afternoon on Okinawa, with bands flocking to Okinawa from across the island. The drum beats start at 1 p.m. at the Gi...
2013.11.01
Yachimun Street Festival introduces traditional pottery [Festival]
Approximately 300 years ago, the Ryukyu Administration gathered the many pottery skills and artists from all over Okinawa and set them up in the Tsuboya district of Naha City. On S...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct. 31 ~ Nov. 6 Aries Your love life is about to pick up, and that reflects positively to your finances, too. Thanks to your social networking there’s someone who has noticed your...
2013.10.28
Chamber Orchestra IO to perform second regular concert Thursday [ENTERTAINMENT]
Ryukyu Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra “IO” will hold the second of its scheduled regular concerts at Palette Kumoji Theater on Oct. 31st. The chamber orchestra held the first of i...
2013.10.28
JAL readies SKY SUITE 767 service from Narita [Travel & Beach]
Japan Airlines is further upgrading its international flight services, introducing fully revamped Boeing 767-300ER aircraft dubbed JAL Sky Suite 767. The new aircraft are slated fo...
2013.10.27
Mihama Halloween promises to be a frightful experience [Festival]
By Bill Charles Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins and ghouls to put in appearances on Okinawa, and nowhere is that more the case than at Mihama American Village, where next T...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Oct. 26~Nov. 1 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 10/26 (Sat) 1200 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 PG 1500 Escape Plan R 1800 Escape Plan R 2100 Carrie R 10/27 (Sun) 1300 Gravity PG13 16...
2013.10.25
Nakagusuku Castle Site is venue for weekend Gosamaru Festival [Festival]
The Nakagusuku Gosamaru Festival rolls into action this weekend at the Nakagusuku Castle Site on Okinawa’s east-central side, providing events, music and food. The two-day event ru...
2013.10.25
Ryukyu Kingdom traditions come alive at Shuri Castle Festival [Festival]
Ryukyuan classical dances, musical drama, ceremonies and a parade filled with pageantry are about to take place at Okinawa’s historic Shuri Castle and on Kokusai Street in downtown...
2013.10.25
Okinawa businesses put on best face Saturday and Sunday [Festival]
“Okinawa products that glue us together” is the theme for this year’s Okinawa Industrial Festival, long billed as a real-world products festival with an appeal to everyday citizens...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct. 24 ~ 30 Aries A very positive atmosphere is dominating your home, and that’s where you should concentrate your activities this weekend. You are motivated and inspired, althoug...
Movies in AAFES theaters Oct. 19~25 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 10/19 (Sat) 1200 Parkland PG13 1500 Parkland PG13 1800 Captain Phillips PG13 2130 Machete Kills R 10/20 (Sun) 1200 Parkland PG13 1600 C...
2013.10.17
New town mascot star at Haebaru festival [Festival]
The 1st Haerun Festival 2013 is coming up Sunday, a brand new festival being sponsored by Haebaru Town in honor of its imaginary character ‘Haerun’. Haerun was ‘born’ in April as a...
2013.10.17
Rock ‘n Roll is live, fresh on the beach Sunday [ENTERTAINMENT]
The golden age of the 50’s and 60’s comes alive Sunday with a beach party and concerts at Chatan’s Araha Beach, featuring the Gold Disc Club’s house band Dynamites. The oldies but ...
2013.10.17
Uruma City ready to party this weekend [Festival]
Okinawa’s summer isn’t over yet, at least in the eyes of Uruma City officials who are hosting the 8th Uruma City Festival this Saturday and Sunday. Uruma City Comprehensive Athleti...
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