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Okinawa’s guardian shisa has its own day… [History Travel & Beach]
April 3 is the “Day of Shisa” in Okinawa as four (April) is “shi” and three is “san” in Japanese. The day was established in 2002 to promote...Read More
Higashi Village’s Azalea Flower Festival [Festival]
Higashi Village has few claims-to-fame here on the island. It has the smallest populated municipal region in Okinawa, with a population of a...Read More
Ryukyu Lantern Festival and Yoakari stam… [ENTERTAINMENT]
The annual Ryukyu Lantern festival at Murasakimura in Yomitan village will begin on Dec. 4 and continue through March 28th. The beautiful il...Read More
2012.09.05
Kampai! It’s Orion Beer & Eisa weekend [Festival]
The 57th All Okinawa Eisa Festival is Saturday and Sunday at Koza Athletic Park, attracting dozens of the island’s favorite eisa dance groups to perform both days as part of a week...
2012.09.01
Tiny Kuroshima has more cattle than residents [Travel & Beach]
Editor’s Note: Okinawa’s beautiful southern islands are being showcased in Japan Update each week. This week, Japan Update travels to a small, heart-shape island where cattle outnu...
Kadena’s Friday Hawaiian Party promises fun [ENTERTAINMENT]
It’s a lot more than Aloha as the Air Force’s 18th Force Support Squadron “brings the Hawaiian Islands to you” tomorrow afternoon and evening. The five-hour Ho’olaule’a party takes...
Rapper Lil Jon to appear at Koza Music Town Saturday [ENTERTAINMENT]
American Grammy Award winning rapper, music producer, entrepreneur and international DJ Lil Jon is set to headline a Saturday evening show at Koza Music Town in Okinawa City. The 4...
2012.08.24
Hateruma Island is perfect getaway to do nothing [Travel & Beach]
Editor’s Note: Okinawa’s beautiful southern islands are being showcased in Japan Update each week. This week, travels move to Hateruma Island, the farthest south and one of the mos...
2012.08.24
Okinawa World presents midsummer thrills [ENTERTAINMENT]
A 300,000-year-old cave, intentional meetings with the deadly Habu snake, and a chance to walk the streets of ancient Shuri Castle town are all awaiting visitors to Okinawa’s forem...
2012.08.24
Tenkaichi Super Fight pits ex-Champion, Challenger [ENTERTAINMENT]
Former class champion Mike Wimmer moved to America, returning his champion’s belt, making way for challengers. Koji of Joytoy is making his second challenge for the title, going up...
2012.08.17
Peace and quiet walking tiny Hatoma Island [Travel & Beach]
Editor’s Note: Okinawa’s beautiful southern islands are being showcased in Japan Update each week. This week, tag along on a visit to the country’s Hatoma Island in the far souther...
2012.08.17
Mystery, diving, shark watching on Yonaguni Island [Travel & Beach]
Editor’s Note: Okinawa’s beautiful southern islands are being showcased in Japan Update each week. This week, tag along on a visit to the country’s westernmost island, Yonaguni. Yo...
2012.08.17
Camp Hansen Festival challenges weather [Festival]
Although August seems to be the culmination of all that is hot and sticky on Okinawa, the Hansen Festival is a beacon of light glimmering as summer fun continues on Okinawa. ...
2012.08.17
13th Sea Art Festival at Kaichu Doro [Travel & Beach]
Sunday brings something special to Kaichu Doro in Uruma City. It’s the long road crossing from Yonashiro to Henza Island, and it’s often called a “Road on the Ocean” with a spectac...
2012.08.17
Local Hip-Hop dancers win World Championship [ENTERTAINMENT]
An Okinawan hip hop dance group, Sol-T-Shine, has won the world championship of the World Hip Hop Dance Championships held in Las Vegas. More than 3,000 dancers from about 40 count...
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