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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
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
Golden Week, Japan’s Mega Holiday [CULTURE Family Festival]
Spring is here. And in Japan that means warmer weather, cherry blossoms, and rainy season. But, before the rainy season takes hold and shrou...Read More
“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...
2014.06.23
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...
2014.06.23
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...
2014.06.23
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...
2014.06.23
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...
2014.06.22
‘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...
2014.06.16
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 ...
2014.06.16
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...
2014.06.16
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 ...
2014.06.16
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...
2014.06.14
Prefecture Assembly questions AMICUS school management [Education]
By E. Heinrich-Sanchez On Monday June 9th, the Okinawa Prefecture Assembly heard testimony from Okinawa AMICUS International School’s principal Tomokiyo Arakawa. Some tough ...
2014.06.12
Handmade crafts focus at Sunday marketplace [Living]
Dozens of vendors will be presenting their rare or handmade products this Sunday at a special market scheduled to take place at Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park in Awase, Okinaw...
2014.06.12
Sunday market offers fresh fruit, vegetables [Shopping]
The Yuntaku Morning Market is open this Sunday from 8 a.m. ~ 10 a.m., offering a wide variety of local products available only in Nanjo City, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables...
2014.06.10
Getting started English teaching in Okinawa [Education]
By David Higgins When you hear about teaching English in Japan, you may hear differing opinions regarding how much money can be made. Some may say you can make a lot, and some may...
2014.06.05
Waku Waku Zoo Night at Okinawa Kodomo-no Kuni [Nature & Environment]
Many animals in the wild are most active after the sunset and during the night, and that’s why many of the world’s zoos organize special night tours for the visitors to showcase th...
2014.06.05
“Our Blue Planet” play still looking for help [Nature & Environment]
By E. Heinrich-Sanchez June is Environment month and also happens to be World Oceans Month. The “Our Blue Planet” play with music is still looking for helpers and spon...
2014.06.05
Cultural entertainment slated for Sundays on Kokusai Street [Education]
Okinawa Tourist Service and the Naha City Culture Exchange Association have teamed up to present Sunday afternoon “Bunka-no Umuimuchi” performances throughout the summer. The event...
2014.06.01
Mood of Okinawa’s rainy season depends on attitude [Nature & Environment]
The rainy season (Tsuyu or Baiu in Japanese) visits most parts of Japan from the beginning of June to mid July, although the season in Okinawa arrives in May, a month earlier than ...
2014.06.01
Hiroshi Gima art exhibition [Living]
Hiroshi Gima, a 90-year-old Naha native, has his oil paintings, prints and woodblock art on display at the Gallery Premier. The exhibition at Gallery Premier runs daily through Tue...
2014.06.01
Artisan turns trash cardboard into works of art [Living]
Artist Chouryu Gima likes to make things out of nothing. Well, he likes to transform garbage, especially used paper items such as cardboard boxes and trash into works of art. He’s ...
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