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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
2013.05.13
Brass Quintet to perform next Thursday in Urasoe city [ENTERTAINMENT]
The Paris Orchestra Brass Quintet is coming to Okinawa May 16th for an evening performance at Tedako Hall in Urasoe City. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the program in the Tedako larg...
2013.05.09
Antaru Festival 2013 is music and art weekend gathering [Festival]
Rain or shine, the Antaru Festival 2013 is taking place at Shintoshin Park in Omoromachi district of Naha City this weekend, bringing a host of mainland Japanese and international ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
May 9 ~ 15 Aries The next few days will present you several new opportunities, and plenty of thoughts for your mind for some time. Having an opportunity to finally get ahead with y...
2013.05.08
III MEF, Ryukyu University band conduct joint concert [ENTERTAINMENT]
It’s a big night Thursday at the Camp Foster Theater, as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the University of Ryukyu Wind Orchestra Band Club team up for a joint concert. ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
May 2 ~ 8 Aries You should keep aiming at fulfilling your dreams. Although there have been opportunities in the past, the time is right now. You should not be shy, but bravely ask ...
2013.04.29
Kodomo No Kuni Festival 2013 [Festival]
Kodomo no Kuni, the Okinawa City Zoo, is hosting a festival May 3rd through 6th as a part of the island’s Golden Week celebrations, with everything from carp streamers to marching ...
2013.04.29
Naha Haarii highlights Okinawa’s Golden Week [Festival]
By Bill Charles The best known of Okinawa’s dragon boat races are coming up May 3rd ~ 5th as the cornerstone of the Naha Haarii Festival at Naha Aja Port Wharf. Festivities all thr...
2013.04.29
Adventure World is fun-filled family event [Festival]
May 5th is Children’s Day, a national holiday eagerly awaited each year by kids of all ages, and this year the Kids Festival Adventure World is a part of the festivities Friday, Ma...
2013.04.27
Koinobori streamers ready to begin to fly everywhere [Festival]
With Golden Week just around the corner, the signals are clear that the colorful Koinobori, or Carp Streamers, are ready to fly at various locations throughout the island. And they...
2013.04.26
Michi-no Eki Yuiyui Kunigami is home of Yambaru Kuina [Travel & Beach]
By Mana Komatsu Our seventh and last introduction of Okinawa’s Michi-no Eki is Yuiyui Kunigami in Kunigami village. The road station was built as the northernmost Michi-no Eki in O...
2013.04.26
Okinawa Truck Art Charity Meeting open to any vehicle [Festival]
An automobile show in which anyone, with any kind of vehicle, can take part, is taking place this weekend at the JA Farmers Yomitan Yunta Market in Kina, Yomitan Village. Admission...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Apr 25 ~ May 1 Aries Your thoughts are in the future, even as far as in the next year 2014. You should be careful, and make sure create a plan that you can follow, so you can keep ...
2013.04.22
Hawaiian Festival brings ukulele, leis and hula [Festival]
Little grass skirts, the hula and ukulele-powered music comes to the floor of the Ginowan Convention Center Monday the 29th. Admission is free for the Hawaiian Festival organized b...
2013.04.22
18th Iejima Island Lily Festival set for two-week run [Festival]
The 18th annual Iejima Island Lily Festival in northern Okinawa is making final preparations for its opening on Saturday. The free flower festival runs through Monday, May 6th, at ...
2013.04.21
Ryukyu Festival features music, dance [ENTERTAINMENT]
The 49th Ryukyu Festival is set to open Friday, April 26th, for the first of a two-part festival in Naha, and prior to the main event on the 21st at Okinawa City Civic Hall, and 22...
2013.04.20
Yambaru Umi no Eki Festival plays Sunday [Festival]
It’s a family-oriented festival coming up Sunday, at Yambaru Umi No Eki, the Sea Station in Yamakawa, Motobu Town. The free festival runs 1 p.m. ~ 9 p.m., with ‘Mahaina Village of ...
2013.04.20
Kume island Firefly Festival opens Saturday evening [Festival]
The finishing touches are being put on the program for Saturday evening’s Kume Island Firefly Festival, taking place at Sinkou Street, also known as Jin Jin Road. This festival is ...
2013.04.19
Jun Gilmour Concert ~Bridge of Love, Circle of Earth~ [ENTERTAINMENT]
Okinawa singer Jun Gilmour takes to the stage at Tenbus Hall in Naha City Sunday evening, bringing a variety of music genres, including Okinawan folk, enka and western music. Admis...
2013.04.19
Music artist Frankie J show at Salt & Pepper Saturday [ENTERTAINMENT]
Frankie J is coming to Okinawa, performing at Salt & Pepper Saturday. The Spanish-language artist performs solo, with a variety of Top 100 hits on Billboard, including Suga Sug...
2013.04.18
Dragon Boat Races kick off White Beach Festival [Festival]
Sunday’s a busy day for White Beach, as the White Beach Spring Festival puts the dragon boats in the water to begin a day of festivities. The day-long festival begins at 11 a.m. wi...
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