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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
2013.09.19
Bullfighting heads to Murasaki-mura [ENTERTAINMENT]
Bullfights Okinawa style are a sight to behold, with competition without the bloodshed associated with European and Mexican battles on the arena. The family fun takes place Sunday ...
LLC Peach Airlines starts Naha – Ishigaki flights [Travel & Beach]
Peach Airlines, a low-cost carrier (LLC) based at Kansai Airport, is the first LLC to fly between Naha and Ishigaki Island. There were 180 passengers on their inaugural flight from...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Sep 19 ~ Sep 25 Aries This weekend you can expect to be in the limelight, and may people are very interested in you, everyone for different reasons. There’s also one who’d like to...
Movies -On Base- [Movies -On Base-]
Kadena Theater 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 9/14 (Sat) 1200 Turbo PG 1500 Paranoia PG13 1800 Riddick R 2100 Riddick R 9/15 (Sun) 1300 Turbo PG 1600 Getaway PG13 1900 Riddick R 9/16 ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Sep 12 ~ Sep 18 Aries There could be many things getting into your nerves during this week. Especially, why don’t other people seem to appreciate your opinions? You have to underst...
2013.09.08
III MEF, JGSDF bands slate joint concert [ENTERTAINMENT]
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band is teaming up with the 15th Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Band for their 18th Annual Combined Concert. The two countries’ bands will pe...
2013.09.05
Mihama cosplayers ready for photo session [ENTERTAINMENT]
Depot Island shopping complex in Mihama is offering this Sunday the background to people who like to try cosplay, or dressing as popular cartoon characters, and want to exchange in...
2013.09.05
Seinen Furusato Eisa at Onoyama this weekend [Festival]
Sounds of Eisa with its distinctive beat of drums has been an Okinawan summer tradition since the beginning of times, and has eventually evolved into a way to promote Okinawan cult...
2013.09.05
Sugar Hall to host 8th Jazz Night in Nanjo [ENTERTAINMENT]
The 8th Jazz Night in Nanjo takes place Sunday, with melodic jazz wafting through the air at the Tsukishiro space at Sugar Hall in Nanjo City. In the case of rain, the venue will b...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Sep 5 ~ Sep 11 Aries The coming week is giving you a chance to start from a clean slate. If you need to show leadership that means that you must take the initiative. You have to ta...
2013.08.29
Chatan’s 34th Eisa Festival welcomes visitors [Festival]
Chatan Town’s 34th Eisa Festival is taking place Sunday, and traditionally costumed dancers will perform for visitors from across the island. The festival is taking place at Kuwae ...
2013.08.29
Eisa and Orion Beer take centerstage this weekend [Festival]
The throbbing beat of traditional drums will be heard across Okinawa beginning tomorrow, a post-Obon dance celebration that fills the air with excitement and happiness amidst praye...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Aug 29 ~ Sep 4 Aries Having a chance to spend some time by yourself this weekend would be best relaxation for you. Those who are looking for new love would do best t try a little l...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Aug 22 ~ 28 Aries You love life is proceeding to the direction you wish it would go. Just being together could be the jewel in the crown this time, and enough to make you happy. Yo...
2013.08.19
Palette Sky Beer Garden is oasis on top [ENTERTAINMENT]
Temperatures are registering at record highs on Okinawa, creating the perfect environment for people to relax outdoors with the evening breeze, and enjoy a beer or a cocktail. It’s...
2013.08.16
Classical Ensemble Concert provides musical travel to Vienna [ENTERTAINMENT]
A European Musical Journey, Travel to Vienna, is the theme for three Classical Ensemble Concerts in Okinawa. These are concerts of the classic ensemble sextet, which added a piano ...
2013.08.16
Yanbaru Youth Eisa Festival runs Sunday [Festival]
A typical Okinawan Bon festival complete with sanshin, Japanese drums, singing and Eisa dance is slated for Tancha Park in Motobu on Sunday. Also known as a Lantern Festival, as or...
2013.08.16
Actor Shin Koyamada to meet fans Friday evening [ENTERTAINMENT]
Hollywood actor Shin Koyamada is again in Okinawa promoting his foundation, and will be meeting with fans at Mihama American Village Friday evening. The star of the movie The Last ...
2013.08.16
Halestorm puts pizzaz to weekend Hansen Festival [Festival]
The Grammy award-winning band Halestorm takes the center stage this weekend for the annual Hansen Festival. Joining Halestorm for the Saturday and Sunday festival are five other ba...
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