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Yohena’s Ajisai-en, The Hydrangea Garden… [Nature & Environment]
As spring moves toward summer, the floral landscape of northern Okinawa is taking on new colors as hydrangea flowers, or ajisai’s in Japanes...Read More
International Orchid Show opens Nov. 12 … [Nature & Environment]
Orchids are one of the largest families of flowering plants with some 28,000 different species. They are also widely admired for their beaut...Read More
"Tankan" is taste of Okinawan winter [Nature & Environment]
“Tankan” is an Okinawan tangerines. They’re relatively small, and their orange-colored skin looks a bit rough and hard to peel o...Read More
2014.03.17
Gesashi mangrove forest brings visitors close to nature [Nature & Environment]
There are many places on Okinawa where mangroves grow, and one of the largest mangrove forests is at the mouth of Gesashi River in Higashi Village. The mangroves stretch about one ...
2014.03.17
Fukuji Dam keeps Okinawa water supplies flowing [Nature & Environment]
Fukuji Dam is a rock-fill embankment dam, the largest on Okinawa and even in the whole nation. The dam was built for the purpose of water supply and flood control, because despite ...
2014.03.10
Chrysanthemum illuminations worth the look [Nature & Environment]
Chrysanthemum cultivation is one of Okinawa’s most common agricultural enterprises, as the island has the ideal weather to cultivate the flower for sale all over Japan. Although ma...
2014.03.07
Yui-Yui walks offer challenges and scenic views [Nature & Environment]
Adventure, challenges, terrific views of Okinawa and camaraderie are all part of this coming weekend’s 6th Yui-Yui Walks. The walks are organized, and not simply strolls down neigh...
2014.02.10
Okinawa’s most famous bird [Nature & Environment]
The most famous bird on Okinawa is Yanbaru Kuina. This is an endangered flightless bird with a red beak and red nose and was only discovered in 1978. This bird is sole habitat is...
2014.02.03
KHS students and AFLROTC kadets take on cleaning Kouri Island [Nature & Environment]
By Edo Heinrich-Sanchez Kadena High School students and U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) led by David J. Weissgerber, affectionately and respectfully ...
2014.01.27
Winter is best season for camping on Okinawa [Nature & Environment]
By David Higgins If you are looking for a winter activity on Okinawa, you might want to consider camping. For North Americans, summer is the usual season for camping; however, the...
2014.01.27
Whale watching season is on [Nature & Environment]
Okinawa is one of the best locations for whale watching as the winter brings the annual migration of humpback whales to waters off Kerama Islands where they give birth and nurture ...
2014.01.12
Thoughts to ponder during Year of Horse [Nature & Environment]
By Edo Heinrich-Sanchez The Year of the Horse has galloped in proving to be a turning point in Okinawa with the on going controversies and mixed expectations. The parallels betwee...
2014.01.08
Open Letter from Veterans for Peace [Nature & Environment]
December 24, 2013 To the Honorable Hirokazu Nakaima, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan Veterans For Peace, a US-based global organization of military veterans and allies, would...
2013.12.30
Animation dinosaurs invade Neo Park [Nature & Environment]
The monstrous Tyrannosaurus has landed in Okinawa, and everyone who wants to see it, along with other life-size replicas of dinosaurs, can make the trek to Neo Park Dino Kingdom an...
2013.12.25
Okinawa’s ‘Big Ones’ are awaiting offshore [Nature & Environment]
Whether you enjoy line fishing, spearfishing or deep-sea charter boat fishing, Okinawa has a vast amount of fish in its waters, and so many of them are delicious. Many people don’t...
2013.12.12
Okinawa Electric Power can’t handle all green energy [Nature & Environment]
Photovoltaic generation planned on the main island of Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture is expected to reach the capacity of Okinawa Electric Power Co. as early as this month. The i...
2013.12.11
“Let’s do it!” aims to sustainable world without trash [Nature & Environment]
This week I would like to introduce to you Pille Pirn from Estonia. She is the Asia Regional Coordinator for an exciting cleanup campaign called “Let’s do it! World Cleanup....
2013.12.04
Miyako Island creates sanctuary for coconut crabs [Nature & Environment]
Officials at Miyakojima City, Miyako Island, announced the establishment a sanctuary for coconut crabs on four districts of the city totaling 1.6 million square meters of land. By ...
2013.11.28
True Thanksgiving is creating sustainable future [Nature & Environment]
Well, today is Thanksgiving and we truly have a lot to be thankful for NOW. Will tomorrow’s child be able to thank us for keeping our oceans healthy? Will the vibrant blue c...
OIST faculty member discovers new species of ant in Fiji [Nature & Environment]
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) Professor Evan Economo of the OIST Biodiversity and Biocomplexity Unit discovered a new species of ant in the...
2013.11.22
Nanjo Herb Festival showcases Okinawa’s treasure of herbs [Nature & Environment]
Herbs are increasingly popular among people who enjoy cooking. Not only are they healthy, they also add new interesting nuances to everyday dishes that might have become rather bor...
2013.11.17
New ideas introduced at TEDxRyukyu [Nature & Environment]
By Edo Heinrich-Sanchez Last weekend saw the coming together of brilliant minds and ideas worth sharing at the TEDxRyukyu, which was held at the OIST auditorium, Nov. 9th. In the ...
2013.11.11
Coastal cleanup efforts continue after NOWPAP workshop [Nature & Environment]
By Edo Heinrich-Sanchez It has been a busy month for NPO Okinawa O.C.E.A.N. after hosting the Okinawa NGO Asia-Pacific Environmental Forum followed by the United Nations Environmen...
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