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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
2013.10.17
Kinser Festival features top notch entertainment [Festival]
Okinawa may cool a bit in October but MCCS festival season is still going on strong with Kinser Festival. This year’s festival is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 1...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct. 17 ~ 23 Aries You have plenty of stubborn energy this week, and you are determined to finish what you have started. You can expect others to give you a helping hand as they to...
2013.10.13
I Musici ensemble to perform in Okinawa City [ENTERTAINMENT]
Tickets are now on sale for the IMusici ensemble classical performance coming up Thursday, October 17th, at the Okinawa Civic Hall. Tickets for the event, which begins at 7 p.m., a...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Oct. 12 ~ 18 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 10/12 (Sat) 1200 Planes PG 1500 Gravity 3D PG13 1800 Gravity PG13 2100 Runner Runner R 10/13 (Sun) 1200 Gravity 3D PG13 1500 Gravity PG13 18...
2013.10.10
Granddaddy of all tug-of-wars on Sunday in Naha [Festival]
By Bill Charles Naha Matsuri, Naha Tsunahiki, the Naha Giant Tug-of-War Festival. All names for the biggest and best known of ages-old tug-of-war competitions taking place each ye...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct 10 ~ 16 Aries There are times that you simply can’t seem to find enough energy to take part in routine discussions, especially when they concern your job. And indeed, it is goo...
2013.10.09
Three days of rock’n roll, fun on Torii Beach [Festival]
It’s being billed as the ultimate rock event on Okinawa, and the U.S. Army’s Torii Station officials say the Oct. 11-13 weekend on-base event this year is even bigger and better th...
2013.10.09
Futenma Festival brings spiritual aspect to folk fun [Festival]
Futenma shrine was built in 1459 at the King’s behest. For many years the shrine was known to be a place where many people came to pray, do community gatherings and was even used a...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Oct. 5 ~ 11 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 10/5 (Sat) 1200 Planes PG 1500 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 3D PG 1800 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 3D PG 2100 Riddick R 10/6 (S...
2013.10.04
Ghouls wanted for annual Mihama Halloween Costume Contest [Festival]
Ghosts and goblins—not to mention a host of other Halloween ghouls who start coming out this time of year—are again being offered an opportunity to show off as Chatan Mihama Americ...
2013.10.04
Noguni Soukan Festival honors introduction of sweet potato [Festival]
Every year Kadena Town celebrates its great man Noguni Soukan, who, in 1605, brought the sweet potato to Okinawa from China, saving the people from starvation. The annual Noguni So...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct 3 ~ 9 Aries You have a good opportunity to get some valuable advice from your colleagues that would help you to get ahead, so this is the time to put all of your contacts to th...
Flamenco performance in Yomitan [ENTERTAINMENT]
A Spanish native and teacher of flamenco class in Ginowan City, Maria Jose is scheduled to have a performance named “My Flamenco Garden,” at Yomitan Culture and Community Center Ot...
2013.09.28
Blue Lagoon Festival focus on ocean and music [Festival]
With Typhoon Pabuk a mere speck on Okinawa’s far eastern horizon, it’s smooth sailing this weekend for the 9th Blue Lagoon Festival at 21st Century Forest in Nago City. The two-day...
2013.09.28
Nakijin combines three festivals into one [Festival]
There’s no shortage of excitement coming up this weekend as Nakijin Village stages its 4th annual Nakijin Festival, an all-in-one event that combines three different styles of acti...
2013.09.28
Jazz returns to Saion Square this weekend [ENTERTAINMENT]
Okinawa’s jazz culture and image goes before the public this weekend at Saion Square as Jazz Nights in Naha offers another free performance. The Jazz Nights in Naha project is a se...
Movies in AAFES Theaters Sep. 28~Oct. 4 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 9/28 (Sat) 1200 Despicable Me 2 PG 1500 Battle Of The Year 3D PG13 1800 Riddick R 2100 Prisoner PG13 9/29 (Sun) 1300 Battle Of The Year P...
2013.09.27
All White Dinner Party to be unique evening [ENTERTAINMENT]
FM Okinawa Radio Personality, Awich and Orion Beer Commercial Artist, Manami are presenting the most fashionable party of the year, just before the summer ends! It’s the All ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Sep 26 ~ Oct 2 Aries Sharing good moments in life, as well as responsibilities and common experiences is the key to get others to appreciate you. Of course, you know your own value...
Movies in AAFES theaters Sep. 21 ~ 27 [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 9/21 (Sat) 1200 Smurf PG 1500 Insidious Chapter 2 PG13 1800 The Family R 2100 The Family R 9/22 (Sun) 1300 Red 2 PG13 1600 Insidious Chapter ...
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