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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 March 31st in 2027 bet...Read More
October 17th, Okinawa Soba Day [CULTURE ENTERTAINMENT Gourmet LIFE]
A bowl of soba is to Okinawa what a hamburger is to America. Here on the island you can see Okinawa soba signs everywhere. It has become ent...Read More
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
2020.12.13
Watta Strawberry Sparkling Chu-hai will be offered [Shopping]
Orion Beer announced that they will offer the new WATTA Chu-hai series “WATTA Ichigo (strawberry) Sparkling” starting December 15th. It is an alcohol beverage. The strawberries for...
2020.11.20
Go To Eat Campaign begins [Gourmet News]
The “Go To Eat Premium Ticket Campaign” has started and began on Nov. 17th. The “Go To Eat Campaign” is focused on supporting food service establishments in Japan which are struggl...
2020.11.18
Ocean Expo Park will be closed on December 2nd and 3rd [Family News]
All facilities at Ocean Expo Park will be closed on December 2nd and 3rd for maintenance and safety checks to include the Churaumi Aquarium. They anticipate a high number of visito...
2020.11.15
Chura-Sun Beach receives temporary new name [News Park]
The name of the Chura-Sun beach which is located in Tomigusuku city will be changed to “Orion Eco Chura-Sun beach” starting November 1st for three years. It’s a naming right projec...
2020.11.03
Shuri Castle comes back to life with augmented reality movie! [Shopping Technology]
The Orion Beer Company is offering a free AR movie with the purchase of their limited edition Orion Beer. Specially designed Orion Beer cans and bottles, will aid the Shuri Castle ...
2020.10.23
Kuwanso Daylily in Nakijin is in full bloom [Community Nature & Environment]
The Kuwasano (daylily) field at Zamami Farm in Unten Nakijin village is now in full bloom and the farm is offering a flower picking experience for visitors. One interesting fact is...
2020.10.20
“Yachimun” Pottery Sale in Yomitan [Shopping]
The seaside Yachimun market is taking place at the Banta Café, and is located at the beautiful seaside in Yomitan. This will occur every weekend until November 29th. This special s...
2020.10.09
Your one stop shop for everything related to traditional Okinawa performing arts [Shopping]
Sanshin, taiko, kimono, and accessories related to Okinawa’s traditional performing arts and even handmade face masks. You can find all of these here at the Tsuha Shamisen Shop! Ts...
Retort Shima Tofu Coming Soon [CURRENT ISSUE Gourmet]
Retort style “Shima tofu” also known as Island tofu will soon be available on Okinawa. This special Okinawa Shima tofu is different from tofu on mainland Japan due to its unique te...
2020.07.22
Discover a place you’ll love to live [LIFE Living Travel & Beach]
What kind of accommodation are you looking for? United Housing supports you to find nice house in Okinawa! More than 10 years this business experience and management of many proper...
2020.04.01
Who loves the MAZDA Roadster “MIATA”!? English Edition now available online! [Shopping]
The English edition of the “30 Years of the Mazda Roadster,” which was first published by Miki Shobo in December 2019. The content is the same as the Japanese version. This ...
2020.03.16
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 ...
2019.06.13
Friends Abroad is looking for foreign members for the Culture Teaching Program! [Community Education Family]
Are you interested in an International Culture Exchange in Okinawa!? Now Friends Abroad is looking for foreign members for the Culture Teaching Program! Culture Teaching Program: I...
2019.06.12
Gusuku Bingata teaches how to create unique gift of bingata [Family]
Many people visiting Okinawa have probably heard of “Ryukyu Bingata” before and might imagine it being a colorful traditional Okinawan kimono. That’s not wrong, but is only a...
2019.03.20
Authentic Brazilian Steak House “Fogo Brazil” [Gourmet]
On April 28th, 2018, the Authentic Brazilian Steak House, “Fogo Brazil”, opened in Chatan Village at Mihama seaside. Since its debut, it has grown in popularity with both the local...
2019.03.14
The 17th Annual Okinawa City Craft Fair [Shopping]
The 17th Annual Okinawa City Craft Fair will be held at the Plaza House Shopping Center from Thursday, March 14th to Sunday, March 17th. The fair will take place on the 1st, 2nd, a...
2019.03.13
Mabuni Sunflower Maze reminds visitors of Tohoku disaster [Nature & Environment]
It has been eight years since the disaster of the Great Northeast Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and its following Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster took place. Okuma Town is on...
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