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June 1st is day dedicated to Okinawa's K… [Living]
June 1st is the day of “Kariyushi” wear. “Kariyushi” is an Okinawan word meaning “harmony” or “happiness.” It has also come to m...Read More
Shimenawa, sacred New Year rice straw fe… [Living]
“Shimenawa,” literally a “closing rope” is a decoration mostly seen at Shinto shrines to mark holy places where spirits reside. A variation ...Read More
Shisa get their day on Thursday [History Living]
April 3 is the “Day of Shisa” in Okinawa. Four is SHI, and three is SAN in Japanese. This is why April 3rd is the Day of Shisa. The day was ...Read More
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 ...
2014.04.14
Okinawa is good training ground for novice photographers [Living]
By David Higgins It seems that anyone can take a professional-looking photo with the advanced level of technology that cameras offer nowadays. Even the simple camera on your phone ...
2014.03.31
Driving watercraft in Okinawa [Living]
By David Higgins While living on Okinawa you may have gazed out at the ocean and dreamed of navigating the high seas onboard your own boat. Whether you are interested in fishing, ...
2014.03.31
Sekiyama U.S. Tax Consulting explains tax return errors [Living]
Tax return filing can be very stressful, especially for those living abroad or unfamiliar with the vital changes in US tax laws. “Have I reported all income accurately?” “Have I c...
2014.03.22
Crafts, fun highlight Itoman Chimu Chimu Market [Living]
Dances, live music, foods and, of course, a variety of arts and crafts booths will fill the Itoman City Central Market Sunday during the Chimu Chimu Market. The flea market runs 10...
2014.03.12
Dozens of stores set for Okinawa City Craft Fair [Living]
A four-day Okinawa City Craft Fair opens Thursday at the Plaza House Shopping Center, featuring more than five dozen area stores specializing in Okinawa arts and crafts. Admission ...
2014.03.03
Relaxation that’s simply unbelievable! [Living]
A dip in an onsen hot spring is one of life’s most pleasurable experiences, but most people aren’t aware they don’t have to travel all the way to the mainland to accomplish it. The...
2014.02.15
Gallery Sora hosts Table Coordination Exhibition to benefit Philippines [Living]
A dining space is where a woman tends to shine. In the company of family, friends and a delicious meal, the dining table is a place to have a wonderful time. And the occasion is th...
2014.02.13
Valentine’s Day honors love and romance [Living]
Valentine’s Day is on Friday, and men and women are hurrying to department stores and candy shops to purchase treats for that special person in their lives. In America, Valentine’s...
2014.01.14
Renting place to live on Okinawa is learning experience [Living]
If it is your first time hunting around Okinawa for a place to rent, there are quite a few differences from North America that you should be aware of. First-time renters will inva...
2014.01.09
Exhibition showcases art by seniors [Living]
Kariyushi Art Exhibition, currently open at Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum in Omoromachi, Naha, is showcasing art works created by senior citizens, Okinawa Social Welfar...
2013.12.23
Tokyo’s Toy Museum spending Christmas in Okinawa [Living]
The ‘Good Toy Caravan’ is coming to Okinawa on Saturday, and staying in sub-tropical paradise until January 13th. The Good Toy Caravan’s a special job being sponsored here by the R...
2013.12.12
Wood Exhibition features forest themed works [Living]
“A Piece, Color, Language of the Forest” is the title of an exhibition now in its final days at the Design Office x Gallery Shop Kufuu in Ginowan City. The free craft exhibition is...
2013.11.09
Woodcraft on display at Plaza House through weekend [Living]
Okinawa is not known exactly for its vast forests and timber production, but there are woodworking craftsmen on the island who are putting the results of their labors on display at...
2013.10.20
It’s slow driving on Okinawa [Living]
Have you ever noticed that the pace of driving on Okinawa is a lot slower? The roads are a bit more slippery than other roads, traffic lights occur more often, roads are quite nar...
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