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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
2013.02.19
Quantas expands direct flights to Tokyo [Travel & Beach]
Australia’s flag carrier is extending its reach to Tokyo-Haneda Airport as part of a new alliance with Dubai-based Emirates airline. Quantas is planning new routes to Beijing, Seou...
2013.02.15
Kunigami Village weekend fair promotes regional products [Festival]
Friendship between Kunigami Villagers and outsiders is the accent this weekend for the Kunigami Village Fair at the Kunigami Village Tourism Products Center. The annual festival is...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Feb. 14 ~ 20 Aries Being a part of a community and cooperation are on top this time. Someone, who you have considered to be a strong personality, is going to show you his o her sof...
2013.02.07
Jazz Nights in Naha hit popular outdoor spots [ENTERTAINMENT]
Jazz lovers have six opportunities to enjoy musical evenings next week as Jazz Night in Naha sponsors performances across three days. Saion Square in the downtown Asato district wi...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Feb. 7~13 Aries Many inspiring conversations are in store for you this weekend, and the romantic atmosphere surrounding you make you prone to daydreaming thinking “What if…?” The q...
2013.02.01
Argentine Tango makes musical debut in Nanjo [ENTERTAINMENT]
Argentine tango isn’t one of the most common music genre heard on Okinawa, but Sunday it’s the only music on stage at Sugar Hall in Nanjo City. Pasion Emocion y Tango Argentino is ...
2013.02.01
Ryukyu Philharmonic String Orchestra offers weekend concerts at art museum [ENTERTAINMENT]
Works by Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi are in store for musical patrons this weekend as the Ryukyu Philharmonic String Orchestra performs at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jan. 31 ~ Feb. 6 Aries You should seek company of friends who have a positive attitude towards life who would help you to keep up your good energies. Especially at this time of the...
2013.01.27
Kinoshita Circus plays to packed tent in final days [ENTERTAINMENT]
It’s called a death-defying motorcycle globe, so named because three highly motivated motorcyclists are racing around inside the sphere at high speeds. Simultaneously! Not an acti...
2013.01.24
Custom motorbikes to share sakura beauty in Nago [Festival]
It’s a first-time event as custom made motorbikes of Yanbaru will be presented as an exhibition in Nago City Saturday, not far from the Nago Cherry Blossom Festival. The customized...
2013.01.24
Mori no Nigiwai captures essence of Okinawa past [ENTERTAINMENT]
The Mori no Nigiwai initially began with the concept of unearthing and rediscovering various festivals and performing arts that were slowly being lost, forgotten or left behind as ...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jan. 24 ~ 30 Aries You know what you want, and you also have a good idea how you can go and get what you want. But big surprise, everyone else is not so impressed with your ideas. ...
2013.01.21
Industrial Festival showcases Okinawa City goods [Festival]
Okinawa City is putting the final touches on preparations for weekend’s Industrial Festival (Jan 26~27), a two-day combination of Okinawa products presentations and a host of famil...
2013.01.20
First foreign low-cost carrier now flies to Okinawa [Travel & Beach]
Jin Air, a low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Korean Air, is now flying regular flights between Naha and Inchon, Seoul, Korea. Initial flights have been full, with 73.8% of flight ...
2013.01.17
Fukushima Live Caravan rolling to Okinawa [ENTERTAINMENT]
The second iteration of the Wind & Rock ‘n Roll Live Fukushima Caravan Japan is on the road, bringing music, music and talk to Okinawa’s Koza Music Town Otoichiba on Sunday. T...
2013.01.17
Ginoza Village ready for ‘Grown Up Concert’ [ENTERTAINMENT]
The first “concert for grown-ups” of the year features two great saxophones corresponding with a guitar in a concert that promises a relaxing high-class music performance that anyo...
2013.01.17
Cherry blossoms grace northern Okinawa [Festival]
By Bill Charles The color pink is everywhere across northern Okinawa this week –and we’re not talking about the popular clothing apparel—as the annual cherry blossoms burst into bl...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Jan. 17 ~ 23 Aries Success is right in front of you, and you only have to grab it. Your biggest deficit is that you could become a snob. Taking a pride from your achievements as a ...
2013.01.11
Kinoshita Circus in its final Okinawa weeks [ENTERTAINMENT]
Japan’s oldest circus is more than midway through a two-month series of performances under the big top, and tickets are still available for performances in Toyosaki Town in Tomigus...
2013.01.11
Jazz & wine take center stage at Hai Sai Market [ENTERTAINMENT]
The weekend’s theme at Hai Sai Market on the east of Kokusai Street is “Let’s enjoy wine and jazz at the open air café.” The three-day event runs Saturday through Monday, 11:30 a.m...
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