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yu-i FACTORY, Changing the Habu Brand [Living]
Even if you’ve only been on Okinawa for short time, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the infamous habu. The habu is a deadly, venomous snake c...Read More
Kyan Kensetsu makes dreams come true [Living]
Many people fell in love with Okinawa after visiting this island, and many of those would like to settle to live here for the rest of their ...Read More
Light displays start signaling year-end … [Living]
Although snow is in short supply and the holiday season is still a few weeks away, there are plenty of signs on Okinawa of the holiday spiri...Read More
2014.11.18
Nakagusuku’s Hagoromo Farm bets on goats [Living]
Did you know you can get goat milk, cheese, yogurt and soap right here in Okinawa? True, and the heart of the goat herds is the Hagoromo Farm in Nakagusuku. It is a very unique go...
2014.11.12
Three bags of Japanese chips you should eat [Living]
By David Higgins With the barrage of diet fads and guilt trips about what types of foods you should avoid eating, there sometimes comes an occasion – a payday, Friday, or a holiday...
2014.11.12
Zakimi Castle Ruins light up Yomitan [Living]
Zakimi Castle Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating to the early 15th century, is now aglow to commemorate the holiday season. Zakimi Castle was built by Gosamaru, a famous mi...
2014.10.30
The Day of the Dead, Bullying Awareness and Armistice Day [Living]
By Ed Heinrich-Sanchez The Days of the Dead are coming up on Oct. 31st Nov.1st and 2nd. Celebrated mainly in Mexico to honor those parted, it also coincides with ALL SOULS DAY on N...
2014.10.26
Kanucha Resort jumpstarts holiday season with illumination [Living]
The extended holiday season is about to begin, as Kanucha Bay Resort prepares to launch its 15th annual Stardust Fantasia illumination. Approximately a million lights will showcase...
2014.10.19
Veteran craftsman woodcuts exhibition now in progress [Living]
A 93-year-old American-born Okinawan, an Okinawa Nisei, is center stage at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum with his hand-carved woodblocks. Ansei Uchima is sharing hi...
2014.10.14
Okinawan Taxi drivers are not called “Honcho” [Living]
By David Higgins If you don’t want to walk, drive your car, or maybe you just want to be good to the environment and car pool, taking a taxi in Okinawa is easy. You can walk along ...
2014.10.11
Kiyoshi Yamashita exhibition honors gifted painter [Living]
A painter often referred to as ‘Van Gogh in Japan’ is being recognized at a special exhibition by the Urasoe Art Museum. The Kiyoshi Yamashita Exhibition pays homage to the man bor...
2014.10.11
Painter’s expo demonstrates pastel crayons [Living]
Kohei Arikawa, an Okinawan specializing in pastel crayon painting, is showing off his cute, colorful paintings he says make people feel happy at Plaza House in Okinawa City. Althou...
2014.10.05
Mass choir highlights Asian Gospel Festival [Living]
An Asian Gospel Mass Choir will perform at the National Theatre Okinawa as part of an October Asian Gospel Festival. More than 70 Americans will be in the mass choir, which is also...
2014.10.02
Three-day Nakijin Fair starts tomorrow in Naha [Living]
A quaint northwest Okinawa village with a castle that served as the anchor point of the Hokuzan Kingdom, is being recognized beginning tomorrow in Naha for its tourism, products an...
2014.09.29
Ceramics exhibition set for October at OIST [Living]
One of Okinawa’s most renowned artists will be showing his “Exhibition of Elemental Molded Pieces” on the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology campus throughout October. Jis...
2014.09.22
What sea creatures can you legally take and eat from Okinawa? [Living]
For all of us on Okinawa that like to use the species of Mother Nature’s ocean as our source of protein, you may want to ensure that it is legal to catch let alone eat some of thes...
2014.08.23
Ichiro Kikuta brings ink-wash paintings to Naha [Living]
A Kunigami Village artist is bringing his ink-wash painting show to Naha for a short exhibition at the Ryubo Art Salon. Ichiro Kikuta is one of the most famous ink-wash painters in...
2014.06.23
American furniture still popular with Okinawans [Living]
Okinawans’ love affair with solid wood American furniture began in the aftermath of World War II, when American military personnel sold or gave away their furniture before departin...
2014.06.16
Photo exhibition shows different Okinawa [Living]
A photo exhibition at Naha City Civic Gallery on the 6th floor of Palette Kumoji in Naha City is holding a photo exhibition showing photos taken by Ko Hateruma’s Picture Class stud...
2014.06.12
Handmade crafts focus at Sunday marketplace [Living]
Dozens of vendors will be presenting their rare or handmade products this Sunday at a special market scheduled to take place at Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park in Awase, Okinaw...
2014.06.01
Hiroshi Gima art exhibition [Living]
Hiroshi Gima, a 90-year-old Naha native, has his oil paintings, prints and woodblock art on display at the Gallery Premier. The exhibition at Gallery Premier runs daily through Tue...
2014.06.01
Artisan turns trash cardboard into works of art [Living]
Artist Chouryu Gima likes to make things out of nothing. Well, he likes to transform garbage, especially used paper items such as cardboard boxes and trash into works of art. He’s ...
2014.05.07
Tax hike leads NEXCO to boost rates [Living]
Japan’s new consumption tax is now in effect, and Okinawa Expressway operator NEXCO has increased tolls to compensate for the new rate. The Director of Operations for NEXCO Okinawa...
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