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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
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Apr 18 ~ 24 Aries Now is a good time to start action for your future. But you have to be prepared to chance plans you have made earlier. The most important point is to catch the op...
2013.04.15
Multinational Gospel Concert set for Convention Center [ENTERTAINMENT]
The “Hear My Voice” Gospel Music Concert is coming to the Okinawa Convention Center, complete with a 50-voice multinational gospel choir and a Japanese cast of actors and singers. ...
2013.04.15
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum features entrance concerts [ENTERTAINMENT]
A pair of concerts linked to the “Studio Ghibli Layout Exhibition” currently in the Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum is set for Saturday, April 20th. The concerts will be held in the...
2013.04.15
Safari Orchestra, Okinawans to perform at Sugar Hall [ENTERTAINMENT]
Concertos for strings and flutes are in store for a performance by mainland Japan’s Safari Orchestra later this month in Nanjo City. The April 20thconcert at Sugar Hall in Sashiki,...
2013.04.15
Road Stop adventures continue to the north [Travel & Beach]
By Mana Komatsu Japan Update’s on an island-wide tour of roadside rest areas, and our fifth feature is Michi-no Eki Ogimi. The Michi-no Eki is 2½ hours drive north from Naha on Hig...
2013.04.13
Mama Festival in Okinawa to promote children [Festival]
Spring Mama Festival 2013 takes place in Ginowan Sunday, a festival developed to promote mother-and-child support by a Tokyo non-profit organization. The 11 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. event at...
2013.04.12
Camping, art and music ready at the 10th Takuji Festival [Festival]
Nanjo City is the weekend venue for a unique outdoor festival that features tent camping, a variety of different foods, art and music. The Saturday and Sunday Takuji Festival runs ...
2013.04.12
Countdown is on to spring Foster Festival [Festival]
The 2013 Foster Festival is just around the corner, slated for a two-day run with music food, amusements and more. Festivities will be held on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, Apr...
2013.04.12
‘Firework Illusion’ is Saturday Kaiensai theme [Festival]
The first fireworks festival of the season is coming up Saturday night, and organizers of the Ryukyu Kaiensai are crossing their fingers the weather prognosticators are correct an...
2013.04.11
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The Okinawa public performance of the rapper Soulja Boy, a Chicago native, is performed in Oto-Ichiba on April 29th. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert at Music Town. Ope...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Apr 11 ~ 17 Aries Work, exercise or party, whatever you do this week, do it with all of your heart. This is absolutely the best time of the year to start something new for you, whe...
2013.04.08
5th Koza Terurin Festival set for April 14th [Festival]
A festival named in honor of one of Okinawa’s greatest musicians, Rinsuke Teruya, will take place Sunday afternoon, April 14th, at Okinawa City’s Chuo Park Avenue. Admission is fre...
2013.04.05
Classical viola concert first time ever in Okinawa [ENTERTAINMENT]
One of Okinawa’s few viola players will be bringing her talents to the stage at Palette Kumoji Civic Theater Sunday, presenting the first-ever viola concert in Okinawa. The theme’s...
2013.04.04
WYUA brings Expo, Folk Music Festival to Naha [Festival]
Okinawa, once called the “emigration prefecture” for its wide ranging movement of its citizens, is now having its World Youth Uchinanchu Association team with the Naha Commercial C...
2013.04.04
Daredevil Chinese acrobat team to perform Sunday [ENTERTAINMENT]
One of the world’s top rated acrobatic teams, the Shenyang Acrobat Team from China, shows off their skills Sunday in a pair of performances at the Okinawa Convention Theater. The S...
2013.04.04
Love Song Concert fills Prefecture Museum Saturday [ENTERTAINMENT]
Romance and spring are both in the air, and the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum wants to make everyone happy with a Love Song Concert Saturday. The Okinawa Prefectural ...
2013.04.04
2nd Chura Girls Flea Market invites visitors [ENTERTAINMENT]
For a second time, the new concept in flea markets of having only female tenants and vendors is being unveiled at the Chatan Dome Mihama this weekend. The 2ndChura Girls Flea Marke...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Apr 4 ~ 10 Aries Try to accomplish at least one new and different project this week. Try to get rid of old routines, and redefine your life as much as possible. A hint from your pa...
2013.04.03
La Esencia del Flamenco hits Okinawa stage Friday [ENTERTAINMENT]
The best known Spanish flamenco dance is coming to the Okinawa Civic Theater Ashibina in Korinza Mall next week, featuring Maria Jose. Maria Jose, a Spanish dancer living in Okinaw...
2013.03.28
Culinary tribute to Marie Antoinette Sunday [ENTERTAINMENT]
Marie Antoinette, the fiery last queen of France whose passions for stirring unrest was ultimately her downfall in 1793, is being recognized for her love all things sweet and beaut...
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