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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
ANA adding resort operations to budget travel [Travel & Beach]
All Nippon Airways, which only last month bailed out of a budget airline joint venture, is planning to create a budget-oriented resort-oriented air carrier. Shinzo Shimizu, ANA’s s...
2013.08.09
Summer festival offers “sabani” sailboat rides [Festival]
Rides aboard “sabani”, a traditional Okinawan fishing sailboat are a highlight of this weekend’s summer festival at Kanna Thalasso Okinawa. The Saturday & Sunday festival runs ...
2013.08.09
Kitone Night Market shifts to Onna Village [ENTERTAINMENT]
The Kitone Night Market is moving to a new venue for Saturday, setting up shop at the Onna Village “Fureai” Experimental Learning Center. The free night market will run 4 p.m. ~ 10...
2013.08.09
Ogimi Village Summer Festival promises diversity [Festival]
Ogimi Village is readying its weekend Summer Festival, lining up entertainment that ranges from hula dance to kids’ programs to even a goat-scramble tug-of-war. The Saturday and Su...
2013.08.08
Kachashi contest continues as Hagoromo Festival favorite [Festival]
Ginowan City’s the place to be this weekend, as the central Okinawa city celebrates its 36th annual Hagoromo Festival, an event that traditionally draws more than 100,000 spectator...
2013.08.08
Fishing, music accent 40th Motobu Ocean Festival [Festival]
The three-day 40th Anniversary version of the Motobu Ocean Festival takes place this weekend, August 9th through 11th. Admission is free for the festival, which takes place at both...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Aug 8 ~ 14 Aries You should not believe everything you hear, especially this weekend. People around you don’t necessarily want to tell what they really have in mind. Remember that ...
2013.08.05
Ryukyu Kaidan Urei Mansion “Temari” is haunting experience [ENTERTAINMENT]
The “Ryukyu Ghost Story Haunted House Temari”, the greatest haunted house in the prefecture, is now open until September 1st at Navel Kadena! This is a participating ex...
2013.08.02
Mihama Manga Mega Expo 4 invites everyone [ENTERTAINMENT]
The semi-annual Mihama Manga Mega ‘Expo, a time for Okinawans and foreigners to dress as their favorite manga or anime characters, are waiting for the weekend and the latest event....
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Aug 1 ~ 7 Aries The meaning of friends and family is the focus at this time, and you will see how important they really are. Simply by being available makes stronger bonds. Be read...
2013.07.31
Tug of War crown jewel of Yonabaru festival [Festival]
The 31st Yonabaru Great Tug of War Festival takes place Saturday & Sunday at the Yonabaru Udunyama Youth Field with sumo highlighting the first day and the great tug of war Sun...
2013.07.29
Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni Eisa Festival [Festival]
Eisa dance by local children’s groups and young men’s associations is on tap the first weekend in August at the Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni Eisa Festival in Okinawa City. The Eisa Festi...
2013.07.26
Nago Summer Festival is pure tradition [Festival]
By Bill Charles Visitors to Nago Fishing Port are in store for a great weekend as the 36th Nago Summer Festival, a traditional Japanese summer event, unfolds across the two days. T...
2013.07.26
“Yugure” Marche pays homage to twilight [Festival]
For the first time ever in Naha City, a night marche, or market, is taking place this weekend beginning at twilight at the Kibogaoka Park in Naha City, 3-2 Makishi. “Yugure” means ...
2013.07.26
Sunday marks Azama Sun Sun Beach Festival [Festival]
The Azama Sun Sun Beach Festival is ready to entertain visitors at Azama Port in Chinen, overlooking Kudaka island, on Sunday. The annual festival is free, and will run 1 p.m. ~ 9 ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
July 25~31 Aries It’s not necessarily a bad thing to get excited about something new, but you should thing very carefully before throwing yourself head first to something you don’t...
2013.07.22
Urasoe Festival takes weekend center stage [Festival]
It’s not the largest festival on Okinawa, but a visit to Urasoe City’s annual celebration is like revisiting a county fair in midtown America. The 36th annual Tedako Matsuri kicks ...
2013.07.21
Sakaemachi Market delivers ‘different’ experience [ENTERTAINMENT]
Sakaemachi Market a ‘different’ experience A visit to the Sakaemachi Market is much more than a simple shopping experience, as the long-running marketplace in the oldest district o...
2013.07.20
Family style activities fill 30th Unna Festival [Festival]
The 30th annual Unna Festival is little more than a week away, and Onna Village organizers are putting the finishing touches on a fun-filled two days of events and activities. The ...
2013.07.19
White Beach opens gates for Summer Festa [Festival]
The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force’s Summer Festival takes place Saturday on the U.S. Navy base at White Beach, with the entire Okinawa community invited to enjoy the fun. Th...
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