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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
Lester Middle School scores big in science competition [Education]
Lester Middle School eighth-grade student Chris Elliott’s essay “Reducing Heat-Related Illnesses” has earned runner-up national honors for the junior division in the 2015 DuPont Ch...
2015.05.19
Sakura Komachi features 40,000+ products [Shopping]
A Japanese Modern Souvenir Shop is now open in AEON Mall Okinawa Rycom, offering customers a wide range of Japanese Kawaii selections. Sakura Komachi boasts the best selections on ...
2015.05.19
Beniimo Mushian – Steamed purple sweet potato bun [Cooking Recipe]
This is a cute and quick snack for everyone. I make this sweet more often than bake muffins because it is quicker to cook and leaves less equipment to wash up. You can make this wi...
2015.05.17
Zazen gives new perspective on meditation [Living]
By Tony Nakamoto In these hectic days, people are really busy. Work, family, friends and even your smart phone keep on calling, and all that make it hard to listen to the voice dee...
2015.05.17
Cowboy Family restaurants are on frontline of U.S. Angus beef [Gourmet]
Steak lovers on Okinawa have a new place to go for a juicy piece of beef; Cowboy Family has arrived in Okinawa from Royal Holdings on the Japanese mainland. Cowboy Family, which al...
Ryudai, Meio and University of Hawaii sign consortium agreement [Education]
The University of the Ryukyus, Meio Universit of Nago and the University of Hawaii concluded a consortium agreement at the Hawaii State Government Office on May 13th. According to ...
2015.05.11
Yushidofu Misoshiru – Fluffy island tofu in miso soup [Cooking Recipe]
Now I’ve introduced a number of island tofu recipes the next step would be getting to know yushidofu. Yushidofu is normally packed in a plastic bowl and sold right next to the fres...
2015.05.07
Tsukemen GT serves fashionable tsukemen and mazesoba noodles [Gourmet]
A popular noodle shop has re-opened on the first floor of Eagle Lodge on Kokutai Street in Chatan. The shop, now named Tsukemen GT, is a new branch of Sanchikuju Tsukemen, a popula...
2015.05.03
Who serves authentic Mexican tacos? [Gourmet]
Debate over what constitutes and who serves authentic Mexican food on Okinawa has been waged as long as tacos have been served here. By now, most people agree that with the excepti...
2015.05.03
Prefectural Museum opens ‘Best of Disney’ exhibition [Living]
Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives; from Mickey Mouse to Pixar, are now on display at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum. The two-month exhibition opened Tuesday, a...
2015.04.30
Nanjo Craft Fair brings artisans and public together [Living]
Tamagusuku Comprehensive Gym is the venue for the 4th Craft Fair in Nanjo that will open its doors tomorrow and run through the weekend. Professional craftsmen from all around Okin...
2015.04.26
Questions for Global Citizens: Was Eisenhower war criminal and Washington terrorist? [Education]
By E. Heinrich-Sanchez Good planets are hard to find. On this one, “massacres” look like the most common trait of its occupants of all creeds and colors. Thou shalt not...
2015.04.26
Three places where you should eat pizza on Okinawa [Gourmet]
By David Higgins If you are a big fan of pizza like me, then you have a variety of options to choose from on Okinawa. Although there are many pizza places in the Chatan area, they ...
2015.04.26
Helios Pub reopens with specials after renovation [Gourmet]
Helios Pub, a popular craft beer pub in the Makishi district on Kokusai Street in Naha City, is reopen after a bit of renovation following its successful beer festival, and already...
2015.04.26
Bingata exhibition and sale in Ginowan [Shopping]
Fujino Yamamoto is making her debut at Café Unizon, at her Bingata exhibition and sale. This is a Bingata solo exhibition by Yamamoto, a Bingata artist from Uruma City, and it is t...
2015.04.25
Mozuku Yamakake – Seaweed with Chinese yam [Cooking Recipe]
Mozuku is in season! Mozuku is a type of seaweed, which is really popular in Okinawa. It can be found naturally in Okinawan ocean during this season. You can make tempura with it a...
2015.04.23
Kimono Flea Market thrives old and new [Shopping]
Kimonobana, known as one of the best antique kimono shops on Okinawa among young kimono lovers, is set to host the 7th Kimono Flea Market on Saturday. The second hand Kimono sale e...
2015.04.20
Secret to healthier ramen is in chicken broth [Gourmet]
Ramen Ittetsu has been only two months in business, but is already making its mark among customers looking for more healthy options while enjoying their ramen. Since its February g...
2015.04.18
Umjana leaf and Tofu – Umjana no Shiroae [Cooking Recipe]
I’ve introduced shiroae with spinach about a month ago. This week’s shiroae is an Okinawa version that uses peanut butter. If you can find it, you should use peanut butter made for...
2015.04.18
Nanjo offers public chance to admire private gardens [House Keeping]
The 11th Open Garden in Nanjo City opens Saturday, giving people a chance to see nearly two dozen private gardens around the city, including container and natural gardens, as well ...
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