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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 Nov. 15 ~ 21 [Horoscope]
Aries Planet Saturn is causing you to easily forget, stumble and go blank, and that’s why you should concentrate carefully on your work. Those challenges could also affect your rom...
2012.11.09
Big show under Big Top in Okinawa [ENTERTAINMENT]
By Bill Charles Circuses have been around since the days of Pompey’s Rome, complete with lions, pachyderms and chariot races. On Okinawa, the Kinoshita Circus is coming in for a tw...
2012.11.09
Zamami Island offering special November deals for visitors [Travel & Beach]
Residents of Zamami Island love visitors, and like showing appreciation and gratitude in sharing the beauty of the island. November’s the month when Zamami Island offers a variety ...
2012.11.09
Music & Art to create focus on Zanpa Jam 2012 [Festival]
It’s not until both artists and audiences get together than music and art can be complete, and the organizers of the Zanpa Jam 2012 know that better than anyone. Zanpa Jam 2012 is ...
2012.11.09
Delta now beefing up Seattle-to-Asia service [Travel & Beach]
Delta Air Lines wants to expand its presence in Asia, and is turning to a new relationship with Alaska Airlines to make it happen within a year. Initial plans call for adding fligh...
2012.11.09
JICA promoting international cooperation with festival [Festival]
An international cooperation Exchange Festival is on tap for this weekend at the JICA Okinawa International Center, and admission is free. This year’s theme is “From Uchina to the ...
2012.11.02
Weekend Dream Festival all about kids [Festival]
Children are billed as the main actors at this weekend’s Dream Festival @ Kodomo no Kuni, but adults can be an integral part of the fun too at the many booths and on-stage events. ...
2012.10.26
Tourism promotion links 7 cities, 105 businesses [Travel & Beach]
It’s new, novel and quite different from anything ever tried before by local Okinawa communities in central and southern reaches of the island, as they reach out to promote more bu...
2012.10.26
Okinawa Industrial Fair exhibits at Naha’s Onoyama Park [Festival]
By Mana Komatsu It is being called the ‘Total Industrial Exhibition’ with an appeal to everyday citizens. The 36th Annual Okinawa Industrial Festival runs Friday through Sunday in...
2012.10.26
Kokusai Street, Onoyama centers of festival entertainment [Festival]
For many, the center of the Okinawa universe on Saturday and Sunday will be Kokusai Street, Okinawa’s international street that’s the focal point of a massive parade part of the Sh...
2012.10.26
Naha K-pop event plays to record audience [ENTERTAINMENT]
One of the biggest Korean events, called “K-pop Paradise 2012” took place at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Oct. 18. The event was originally scheduled for Oct. 17 and 18, but t...
2012.10.26
Japan claims crown in Miss International Pageant [ENTERTAINMENT]
By Bill Charles Sixtynine young ladies came to Okinawa from around the globe and spent 19 days as ambassadors for their countries before taking to the stage at the Okinawa Budokan ...
2012.10.26
Yonaguni resort reinvents itself as new Island Hotel [Travel & Beach]
A Yonaguni Town hotel that went out of business a few months ago has reemerged with new owners and a new name, Island Hotel Yonaguni. The new hotel opens October 29th. By removing...
2012.10.26
Halloween Costume Contest coming up at Mihama [ENTERTAINMENT]
It’s not too late to get signed up for the annual Halloween Costume Contest in Mihama 2012, coming up October 31st 6 p.m. ~ 8 p.m. to thank customers for their frequent patronage t...
2012.10.26
Africa a theme for Nanjo City Festival [Festival]
Travel to the African continent is a part of this Saturday’s Nanjo City Festival, complete with a chance to see a special learning movie. The event taking place at Sugar Hall in Na...
2012.10.19
JGSDF Festival slated for Saturday [Festival]
Japan Ground Self Defense Force Naha Station will have an open house this Saturday from 8;15 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival marks the 40th anniversary of the JGSDF Naha Station that w...
2012.10.19
Naha Air Base celebrates 40th anniversary [Festival]
By Bill Charles Naha Air Base, the hub of Okinawa aviation, celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend with an Air Festival, although in reality, the airport’s been serving the i...
2012.10.19
Uruma Festival invokes bullfighting, kings [Festival]
On an island filled with Eisa and tug-of-war events at community festivals, Uruma City’s always done it more exquisitely, including bullfighting events at the Ishikawa Multiple-Pur...
Horoscope [Horoscope]
Oct. 26 ~ Nov. 1 Aries October has been busy and full of energy, but as November is about to begin, no sign of a low down is in the horizon, This weekend and you should pay close a...
Horoscope Oct. 11 ~ Oct 17 [Horoscope]
Oct. 11 ~ Oct 17 Aries You can now relax a bit as planet Saturn that has caused you trouble for the better part of three years, has finally moved on. That means new vigor and energ...
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