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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
What do you do on Okinawa during the New… [CULTURE LIFE]
It’s finally the end of the year 2025, and so it’s time to ask how was your year 2026? Good memories, bad memories, each person has their ow...Read More
Okinawa Expressway Renewal Work Starts J… [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE Living]
NEXCO, the company operating the Okinawa Expressway announces that Expressway renewal works start from January 6th to April 28th in 2026 bet...Read More
2017.03.20
Cherry Blossom Preschool and Toddler Center, the Perfect Environment for Your Child to Bloom [Education]
I remember as if it was yesterday. On the playground of my kindergarten, there was a girl named Miyu. She had a pretty face and many friends. I, however, was extremely shy. There w...
2017.03.13
Discover a celestial view of Okinawa’s sea and sky at Ocean Expo Park [Education]
Oceanic Culture Museum Planetarium at Ocean Expo Park provides fun and educational audio visual programs for the whole family against a backdrop of twinkling stars and celestial bo...
2017.03.10
Daikon radish with marinated chicken [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients 6 oz shredded green papaya 12 oz or 1 chicken thigh, cut into bite sizes 5 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet sake) 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 tablespoo...
2017.03.08
Habu – A cultural icon like no other [LIFE]
The habu is a venomous snake found throughout islands of Okinawa Prefecture and other remote islands in the Amami archipelago to the north of Okinawa. The background on how the hab...
2017.03.03
Let’s raise kids together! by Taiyo no Ekubo [Child-Raising: Taiyo no Ekubo]
About us, No act of parenting, no matter how small, is ever accomplished without help. TAIYO NO EKUBO is the first Parenting Support Magazine in Okinawa, established in 2008 by Oki...
2017.03.02
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 common throughout the Okinawa island chai...
2017.02.28
Experience a Unique Dining at Shabu Shabu Urasaki [Gourmet]
Shabu shabu is more than just a meal, it’s a social experience best enjoyed with family and friends. It’s an extremely popular Japanese dish made by dipping thinly sliced beef and ...
2017.02.18
Hot Pregnancy Trends in Okinawa [Child-Raising: Taiyo no Ekubo]
by Taiyo no Ekubo, Okinawa Parenting Support Magazine www.taiyonoekubo.com No.1 Moroheiya (nalta jute) *High in iron & folic acid, also good source of vitamins, calcium and pot...
2017.02.17
Fried green papaya [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients 6 oz shredded green papaya 3 oz sliced pork, cut into bite size 1/2 packet bonito flakes 3 tbs water Pinch of dashi powder, if you have any 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbs sesame oi...
2017.02.16
Bicycle shop MAIYO has answers when road calls [Shopping]
Bicycling is a wonderful physical activity done solo, in a group or with family. Cycling is fun, a great source of cardiovascular exercise, relatively inexpensive, and can be enjoy...
2017.02.15
Annual dance of humpbacks off Zamami is in full swing [Nature & Environment]
Every winter from end of December through early April, humpback whales make their annual migration to waters off Okinawa, and whale watching has become one of the main tourist attr...
2017.02.15
Wheat noodles from Ie Island are Ryukyu Robata Speciality [Gourmet]
Kami Sushi Bar in American Village is ranks as one of the most popular sushi restaurants on Okinawa. Now, Kami’s head chef and owner, Isamu Kamiya, has expanded his brand to offer ...
2017.02.14
H&M Set to Open First Ever Store in Okinawa [Shopping]
H&M is one of the largest, most recognizable brands in the world. Now, the Swedish apparel company is set to open its first ever store in Okinawa. H&M will open its doors i...
2017.02.13
Happiness is mostly green at Happy More Market [Health & Beauty]
Happy More, one of the islands most popular produce markets, prides itself on having the best locally grown vegetables on Okinawa. Something the market’s creators believe sh...
Samsung showcases Galaxy Caravan at Naha Main Place [Technology]
Samsung Electronics Japan, famous for its Galaxy brand mobile products, is holding the “Samsung Galaxy Caravan in Okinawa” event 10:00 – 20:00 every day through the 19th this...
2017.02.07
Okinawan Mothers’ Natural Remedies [Child-Raising: Taiyo no Ekubo]
These are local child care tips from Ekubo moms, and perhaps worth trying for yourself. By Taiyo no Ekubo magazine, Translation from Japanese to English by Emi Uechi. Onions for c...
2017.02.03
Seasoned cod roe spaghetti [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients 2 bundles of spaghetti or any shape pasta, boiled and cooked 7 oz / 200g minced chicken 3-4 oz mentaiko, seasoned cod roe 1 tbsp butter 1 tbs cooking sake 1/2 cup fresh...
2017.02.01
Nothing beats “Truly Thai” [Health & Beauty]
Jasmine was the first Thai-owned and managed salon offering authentic traditional Thai massages with Thai masseuses on Okinawa with a concept operators called ‘Truly Thai.’ It open...
2017.02.01
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 lives. But when it comes to settling dow...
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