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Pro-Baseball Spring Training 2025 [Family Sports]
Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan, and that means it’s the warmest place in the country in the wintertime. Because of that, ma...Read More

The special products fair of Toyama pref… [Family Shopping]
OkiEvent! The special products fair of Toyama prefecture will happen at the Miaham boardwalk in Chatan town next weekend! Toyama prefecture ...Read More

Golden Week, Japan’s Mega Holiday [CULTURE Family Festival]
Spring is here. And in Japan that means warmer weather, cherry blossoms, and rainy season. But, before the rainy season takes hold and shrou...Read More

Issaigassai Festival accents child abuse prevention [Family]
It’s a festival based on a theme of family bonding, promoting togetherness while drawing attention to prevention of child abuse. The 10th Issaigassai Festival’s cornerstone this we...

Traditional New Year rice cake pounding at Okinawa Zoo [Family]
Okinawa’s steeped in customs and traditions during the holidays, but one of the more fun traditions that allows everyone to get involved is the rice cake pounding at the Okinawa Zo...

Okinawa Kodomo No Kuni presents Christmas music [Family]
Old Saint Nick might not be present at the Okinawa Zoo, Okinawa Kodomo No Kuni, this weekend as the festive holiday season begins with two days of music, Christmas carols, picture ...

3rd Children’s Festa pulls kids together on Sunday [Family]
A variety of children’s groups will have the opportunity to interact Sunday at Ryukyu Shinpo Hall, the Palette Civic Theater and open place. The event is the 5th Children’s Festa i...