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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
2013.12.16
Jaguar is island’s hair specialist [Health & Beauty]
Fashion dictates that hairstyles change, and now there’s a business on Okinawa that makes those transformations quick, smooth and economical. Jaguar is located on the second floor ...
2013.12.16
Marumenya celebrates five years in Yomitan [Gourmet]
The mecca for ramen in Yomitan Village is Marumenya, which serves up a couple of different pork and chicken-based dishes. Marumenya is now celebrating its fifth anniversary at its ...
2013.12.16
Mihama Sbarro offering mouth-watering holiday deals [Gourmet]
The Italian fast-food restaurant Sbarro, which opened its first Okinawa branch six months ago, is getting into the holiday spirit with a series of deals to put a smile on customers...
2013.12.16
“Genki English” aims at more effective English teaching [Education]
By Edo Heinrich Sanchez This week, I would like to introduce Richard Graham from “Genki English.” We are only a couple of weeks away from the new year and we hope you can join us i...
2013.12.13
Tomigusuku Marche set for second event [Shopping]
The Tomigusuku Marche, or market, is set to open for a Saturday-Sunday run at the Tomigusuku Michi-no Eki special event space in Toyosaki. Immensely popular the first the Tomigusuk...
2013.12.12
Wood Exhibition features forest themed works [Living]
“A Piece, Color, Language of the Forest” is the title of an exhibition now in its final days at the Design Office x Gallery Shop Kufuu in Ginowan City. The free craft exhibition is...
2013.12.12
Xebio is the newest sports shop chain to enter Okinawa [Shopping]
Xebio Co., Ltd. is about to open it’s first shop Super Sports Xebio/Victoria Golf Store in Okinawa in Ginowan City with its opening scheduled for Friday. Xebio has 148 stores...
2013.12.12
Okinawa Electric Power can’t handle all green energy [Nature & Environment]
Photovoltaic generation planned on the main island of Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture is expected to reach the capacity of Okinawa Electric Power Co. as early as this month. The i...
2013.12.11
“Let’s do it!” aims to sustainable world without trash [Nature & Environment]
This week I would like to introduce to you Pille Pirn from Estonia. She is the Asia Regional Coordinator for an exciting cleanup campaign called “Let’s do it! World Cleanup....
2013.12.10
Monster Ink tattoo shop’s ‘Got Ink’ [Health & Beauty]
The question often asked in today’s social settings, especially among younger people, is whether you’ve ‘Got Ink?’ Tattoos and body piercing have become par...
2013.12.09
Celebrating 1st birthday is big deal in Okinawa [Family]
By Bill Charles The birth of a child is always special, yet local customs dictate an even more elaborate set of celebrations. In Okinawa, celebrate the first birthday of every chil...
2013.12.09
Ribbon celebrates 50th anniversary [Shopping]
Okinawa’s largest store specializing in ingredients for everything from sweets to baking bread, food and packaging giant Ribbon is celebrating its Golden Anniversary. The Naha-base...
2013.12.09
Pets should enjoy holiday season too [Shopping]
Locals often say that a pet lovers best friend in Okinawa, after his or her pet if the pet and pet accessory shop Pet Box. Just now, Pet Box is having a big Christmas sale , and ev...
2013.12.06
AMICUS International works dual education programs [Education]
Located on a grassy hillside, AMICUS International School is on a visionary mission to take its students to new educational experiences. AMICUS is Okinawa’s latest international sc...
2013.12.04
Miyako Island creates sanctuary for coconut crabs [Nature & Environment]
Officials at Miyakojima City, Miyako Island, announced the establishment a sanctuary for coconut crabs on four districts of the city totaling 1.6 million square meters of land. By ...
2013.12.02
Johnny’s New American-themed diner in Kitamae [Gourmet]
Johnny’s, an American-themed diner and bar once located near Churaumi Aquarium in Motobu Town has moved, and now has a diner open on Highway 58 in Kitamae, Chatan, a little north a...
Kokusai Street Don Quijote is open [Shopping]
The newest discount store in Okinawa of the Don Quijote chain opened its doors Thursday in the OPA Building on Naha’s Kokusai Street. To mark the opening of their newest store Don ...
2013.11.28
True Thanksgiving is creating sustainable future [Nature & Environment]
Well, today is Thanksgiving and we truly have a lot to be thankful for NOW. Will tomorrow’s child be able to thank us for keeping our oceans healthy? Will the vibrant blue c...
2013.11.28
Sci-Tec College offers free Japanese class [Education]
Recognizing that many foreigners are uncomfortable trying to deal with Japanese and the Japanese language, Sci-Tec College Naha is offering a free sample lesson to entice foreigner...
2013.11.25
Burger King offering all-you-can-eat Whoppers [Gourmet]
Here is a chance to experience another gastronomic experience unique to Japan: all-you-can-eat burgers at Burger King until Dec 1. Perhaps influenced by Scandinavian smorgasbords, ...
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