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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
2014.04.21
Goals achieved, time for next stage to begin [Education]
By E. Heinrich-Sanchez Beaches have opened, school has started and Okinawa is getting ready for Golden Week. The season for beach parties, outdoor fun, diving and beach cleanups h...
2014.04.21
Dentist devoted to serving international patients [Health & Beauty]
Dr. Tomoyuki “Tommy” Kaneko is a dentist who is passionate about Okinawa. That’s why, when he returned to Japan from a stint in the U.S., he decided to set up his practice here. Ok...
2014.04.21
Veteran jeweler goes extra mile for service [Shopping]
Hiroyuki Teruya has a jewelry store filled with shiny baubles and the best gemstones in the world, but he has something he says is more important: satisfying his diverse internatio...
2014.04.17
Beauty Studio stages charity cosmetics festival [Health & Beauty]
Ladies move into the spotlight Saturday as Naris Cosmetics hosts a series of facial, eyebrow and hand massage opportunities at the Ginowan Marine Center. The free demonstrations, e...
2014.04.17
Ryukyu Shimpo provides free dog training classes [LIFE]
Dog owners can rearrange their upcoming weekend to take advantage of a series of dog training classes being offered in Makeman, the home improvement centers. Ryukyu Shimpo newspape...
2014.04.14
Okinawa is good training ground for novice photographers [Living]
By David Higgins It seems that anyone can take a professional-looking photo with the advanced level of technology that cameras offer nowadays. Even the simple camera on your phone ...
2014.04.14
Amateur photos on exhibition at Palette Kumoji [Nature & Environment]
A photo exhibition of pictures with “light” as their main theme is scheduled to run at the Naha Civic Gallery Exhibition Room on the 6th floor of the Palette Kumoji bui...
2014.04.13
Italian Exhibition opens Tuesday at Ryubo [Shopping]
The tastes of Italy, along with a look at Italian kitchen goods and accessories, will be featured beginning Tuesday at Ryubo’s Italy Exhibition in downtown Naha. This will be the 8...
2014.04.11
Best in the World vs. besuTO inn ZA wAruDO [Education]
By E. Heinrich-Sanchez With spring here a midst cool winds prevailing, the key Japanese word this month is “nyu” which sounds like “new” in English and mean...
2014.04.11
Papercraft is traditional way to entertain kids [Family]
Paper craft of various kinds are admired and valued forms of artistic traditions in Japan, the idea being to make objects of paper or cardboard by cutting, folding and joining pap...
2014.04.09
Perfect Café is Mihama’s hidden gem [Gourmet]
A new place to enjoy impressive and always changing sights of the Mihama American Village and Carnival Park is the Perfect Café located on the second floor of the Carnival Park Bui...
2014.04.09
Child daycare services on Okinawa [Family]
By David Higgins On Okinawa you have many options for childcare services, but not all childcare services are created equal, and you may be better off exploring your o...
2014.04.07
OIST is the pride of Onna Village [Education]
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is the newest high education institution on Okinawa. Its campus id located in Tancha, Onna Village and it’s an interdisciplinary gra...
2014.04.07
Forest Adventure opens new perspectives [Nature & Environment]
Forest Adventure offers visitors a unique experience of moving on the top of a jungle from one tree to another using a special safety harness as if walking in the air. This kind of...
2014.04.05
Nanjo residents open private gardens to public [Nature & Environment]
Every gardener takes pride in his or her labors with flowers, and residents of Nanjo City are again opening their gardens to the public to proudly share the beauty. This year’s spr...
2014.04.05
For those who missed it [Education]
By Robin Rahe & Nikon Rasumov For those of you who missed it, Kyued Up was a 6-week-long workshop sponsored by OIST GU and organized by Pullapproach Inc., but most importantly...
2014.04.03
Girls are in charge at Okinawa Chura Flea Market [Shopping]
Okinawa Chura Flea Market, that pioneered the idea of having a flea market where only female vendors and tenants are allowed on the business side of the event, has obviously proven...
2014.04.03
Araha Uraniwa holds pre-grand opening promotion [Gourmet]
Uraniwa, a very popular dining restaurant and bar located near Kafuu Resort Fuchaku Condo Hotel in Onna Village, is opening its second branch in Chatan, right adjacent to Araha Bea...
2014.03.31
Driving watercraft in Okinawa [Living]
By David Higgins While living on Okinawa you may have gazed out at the ocean and dreamed of navigating the high seas onboard your own boat. Whether you are interested in fishing, ...
2014.03.31
Sekiyama U.S. Tax Consulting explains tax return errors [Living]
Tax return filing can be very stressful, especially for those living abroad or unfamiliar with the vital changes in US tax laws. “Have I reported all income accurately?” “Have I c...
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