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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
2014.08.11
Craft beers are worth drinking for the taste! [Gourmet]
By David Higgins If you are in Okinawa and enjoy drinking beer, then this article is for you. Thankfully, Japan is blessed with incredibly lenient public drinking laws that allow ...
2014.08.11
Get ready for 29th Annual International Coastal Cleanup [Nature & Environment]
By E. Heinrich-Sanchez Everyone is invited to join the world’s largest volunteer effort for “OUR OCEANS” and waterways by participating in the 21st Annual Ryukyu ...
2014.08.07
Insect Festival at Nago NeoPark is ready to bug you [Nature & Environment]
A special exhibition at Nago NeoPark aims at encouraging people to get familiar with insects, especially those bugs that every pre-teen kid loves and their mothers abhor. The NeoPa...
2014.08.07
Obon is largely spiritual experience [Family]
The three-day Obon celebration starts tomorrow, and with the exception of eisa, Obon is mostly concentrated inside homes and in front of home altars. For three days, from Friday th...
2014.07.28
The legend of the Tree of Water: El Garoe [Nature & Environment]
By E. Heinrich -Sanchez Last week, I introduced the small island of El Hierro, which forms one of the two provinces that make up the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa. On...
2014.07.28
Yonabaru K-market is unique trove of local goods [Shopping]
One of Yonabaru Town’s most attractive features is it’s unique flea market that puts everyday citizens in direct contact with all the goodies of a traditional food market, a flea m...
2014.07.28
Three little restaurants you should know about [Gourmet]
By David Higgins If you ever walk around Koza/Gate 2 area during the day you’d be surprised to discover there are some culinary treasures lurking within the shadows of the rundown ...
2014.07.26
School children to learn about ocean and English language [Nature & Environment]
Coco Juku and diving shop Natural Blue are collaborating in creating an event aimed at elementary school age children, currently on their summer holiday, to teach them about the oc...
2014.07.20
Habu Snakes of Okinawa [Nature & Environment]
By David Higgins The Japanese word ‘Habu’ refers to a particular type of snake that inhabits the Ryukyu Islands. These snakes are also known as tree vipers or pit vipers. There are...
2014.07.20
El Hierro, first island in the world to be energy self-sufficient [Nature & Environment]
By E. Heinrich-Sanchez Last month the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) was launched around the world. On June 24th and 25th, experts gathered for the RENISLA ( Rene...
2014.07.20
GLBB scores with High-speed Internet Apartments [Technology]
For most of us and especially for those serving overseas, Internet services are now a necessity and not simply a convenience when communicating with others, and when service is not...
2014.07.20
Spaying / neutering your pets [Family]
We would like to give you some pieces of advice on spaying and neutering your pet. As far as humans are concerned, spaying and neutering is not quite socially recognized as a good ...
2014.07.14
American Village & Depot Island is classic tourist spot [Shopping]
In 1995, Chatan Town laid down the “Basic Development Guidelines for Mihama Resort American Village” in order to develop the town’s industries, ensure employment in the town and re...
2014.07.14
Typhoon aftermath needs to be organized better [Nature & Environment]
By E. Heinrich-Sanchez Neoguri has passed us leaving record-breaking rainfall. On the East China Sea on the west coast of Okinawa, the waves were not as bad as during previous sto...
2014.07.12
Ishigaki Beef possesses amazing healthy qualities [Gourmet]
By David Higgins When the phrase “Japanese beef” is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is Kobe beef. However, there is another type of beef produced in Ishigaki, Okinaw...
2014.07.12
Salvatore Cuomo at Manza Beach serves best Napoli pizza [Gourmet]
Salvatore Cuomo’s name is synonymous with Napoli Pizza in Japan, and his creations are stirring plenty of attention at the ANAIntercontinental Manza Beach Resort. Salvatore Cuomo i...
2014.07.08
International chef touts healthy foods at Ichariba Co-Lab [Gourmet]
Take a two-star Michelin chef with one of Tokyo’s most famous Teppan Yaki restaurants, bring in the freshest Okinawa-grown vegetables, combine, and you’ve the secret to Ichariba Co...
2014.07.06
Steak and bourbon make Renaissance Cowboy Night [Gourmet]
Highly regarded as a luxury resort for its taste and superb service, Renaissance Okinawa Resort in Onna Village features dazzling 10 restaurants and a bar, including ‘the Anvil Hou...
2014.06.29
Looking for a few good teachers for ESD session [Education]
By E, Hairich-Sanchez Last week I featured the “Our Blue Planet” the play with music based on the Earth Charter performed at OIST to bring attention to the end of the U...
2014.06.27
Island’s premier pet store is celebrating [Shopping]
Coo & Riku pet store is celebrating, as its Urasoe branch hits the milestone second anniversary at its location in Minatogawa, Urasoe City. The Coo & Riku anniversary speci...
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