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Pro-Baseball Spring Training 2023 [Family Sports]
Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan, and that means it’s the warmest place in the country in the wintertime. Because of that, ma...Read More

Okinawa Expressway Renewal Work 2023 (Is… [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE News]
NEXCO, the company operating the Okinawa Expressway announces that Expressway renewal works start from January 6th in 2023 to late April in ...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

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
“Gateway English” opens education center on Ie Island [Education]
Incorporated nonprofit organization supporting English education, “Gateway English,” opened the Ishijima Education Center on Ie Island on Jun. 2nd. The purpose of the c...

Tips for keeping pets [Family]
We receive many questions from pet owners regarding matters other than treatments, especially those who just have started to own a pet. Because they have very little knowledge abou...

American furniture still popular with Okinawans [Living]
Okinawans’ love affair with solid wood American furniture began in the aftermath of World War II, when American military personnel sold or gave away their furniture before departin...

One man’s long road to his “American Dream” [Gourmet]
Hiroshi Uechi has been a solid fan of all things American ever since his early youth on Miyako Island. After graduating from the high school he moved to Okinawa’s main island dream...

Yokozuna is yummy Yakitori restaurant [Gourmet]
Polls of the most famous foods in Japan almost all reflect Yakitori as one of the top three, but that just opens the questions about how many kinds there really are, and which is t...

‘Average’ season predicts 18 typhoons [Nature & Environment]
The typhoon season officially under way since nearly three weeks ago is predicted to be much the same as last year, although the way’s clear for at least three more tropical storms...

AmerAsian School offers new style summer school [Education]
AmerAsian School in Okinawa is opening its doors to students for summer school from July 22nd through August 15th for four whole weeks! The AmerAsian School first began its summer ...

Photo exhibition shows different Okinawa [Living]
A photo exhibition at Naha City Civic Gallery on the 6th floor of Palette Kumoji in Naha City is holding a photo exhibition showing photos taken by Ko Hateruma’s Picture Class stud...

What are your options when facing divorce in Okinawa [Family]
By David Higgins If you and your spouse have irreconcilable differences, you may end up considering a divorce. Fortunately, you don’t have to feel out of place in Okinawa, because ...

Bella Nails is labor of love [Health & Beauty]
Bella Nails, located in Miyagi, Chatan, is a place where customers not only get their nails done to top fashion, but can get wax hair removal services, too, followed by a chance to...