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The special products fair of Toyama pref… [Family Shopping]
OkiEvent! The special products fair of Toyama prefecture will happen at the Miaham boardwalk in Chatan town next weekend! Toyama prefecture ...Read More
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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
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Yohena’s Ajisai-en, The Hydrangea Garden… [Nature & Environment]
As spring moves toward summer, the floral landscape of northern Okinawa is taking on new colors as hydrangea flowers, or ajisai’s in Japanes...Read More
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...