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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
2012.12.01
Omar Books becoming Woods in December [Living]
Omar Books in Kitanakagusuku Village is transforming itself, or at least it’s approach to books, in December with a focus on their true origins. The people describing a tree, plant...
2012.12.01
Entrepreneur partners with new wine bar venture [Gourmet]
A gal who took her first stab into the marketing and club business seven years ago with Okinawa’s first metropolitan-chic martini club is at it again, drawing on her experiences to...
2012.11.30
Tate + Yoko Weaving Studio shows techniques [Technology]
A weaving studio established by four graduates of the Okinawa University of Arts is conducting its first Weaving Studio Tate + Yoko Exhibition at the Nishimui Bijutsu art gallery. ...
2012.11.30
Naha Hai Sai Market diversifies for December [Shopping]
The innovative Hai Sai Market in downtown Naha City is picking up a full head of steam as it expands its shopping, eating, and playing options to lure customers from across Okinawa...
2012.11.24
Renaissance celebrates 25th anniversary with holiday specials [Gourmet]
Season’s greetings are coming just a little bit early at the Renaissance Okinawa Resort, where management is linking the holiday season with holiday celebrations. The Renaissance i...
2012.11.23
Yurari Market showcases handmade Itoman products [Shopping]
Fresh from a visit by the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Itoman City is reaching out this week to promote its handmade products at the Yurari Market event at Itoman Road Station. Th...
2012.11.22
Kamisushi celebrates 3rd Anniversary with specials [Gourmet]
Kamisushi is everyone’s favorite sushi restaurant with delicious foods, beautiful drinks and a very friendly staff that’s really going out of its way these days as they prepare to ...
2012.11.22
Okinawa’s own Bingata on Exhibition starting today [CULTURE Living]
T he 36th Ryukyu Bingata Union Exhibition is setting up housekeeping in the Naha City Culture Tenbus Hall today for a four-day exhibition of the classic Okinawa fabric and design. ...
2012.11.16
Artist Yoshiriki Yamada brings Okinawa ceramics to life [Living]
In today’s modern society, life styles are diversified and traditional handicrafts take a backseat, an action that has ceramic artist Yoshiriki Yamada concerned. He’s a believer in...
2012.11.16
Asian Dining Bar A-Danny trying something different [Gourmet]
A curry house without the traditional Indian atmosphere and trappings is a concept being introduced by Asian Dining Bar A-Danny, and management thinks it will get Americans’ attent...
2012.11.16
Cargoes presents “Flea Market @ Saion Square” [Shopping]
Black Friday, the infamous shopping day one day after Thanksgiving, is also the opening day of a Flea Market @ Saion Square sponsored by Cargoes. The three-day flea market beginnin...
2012.11.15
Okinawa Beads Festival coming up in Urasoe [Festival Shopping]
One of the fastest growing arts and crafts in Japan is beads and dragonfly balls, and both are showcased in a three-day Okinawa Beads Festival that begins tomorrow in Urasoe City. ...
2012.11.09
Shuri textiles showcased at Tembus Hall [Shopping]
Traditional Okinawa textiles trace all the way back to the Ryukyu Dynasty, where they first were rated as highest quality and sophisticated in design. Those traditional textiles ar...
2012.11.09
Popular sushi restaurant celebrating 20th anniversary [Gourmet]
Sushi Bar Yoshihachi, one of Okinawa’s best known sushi restaurants among Americans in Chatan town is celebrating its 20th anniversary on November 14th. The restaurant, considered ...
2012.11.09
Patchwork Quilt Exhibition opens for three-day run [Living]
The Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum is the venue for a special 15th Patchwork Quilt Exhibition through Sunday. Admission is free for the exhibition, which runs 10 a.m. ~ ...
2012.11.09
Vietnamese lacquer paintings on display in Urasoe [Living]
A unique southeast Asian lacquer art is the focus of an exhibition by 27 artisans running through November 18th at the Urasoe Art Museum. Admission is free to the Vietnam Lacquer P...
2012.11.09
Kyoto Exhibition is latest Ryubo offering [Shopping]
One of the most popular annual prefectural exhibitions to be staged at Ryubo Department Store is back by public demand for another run. A Kyoto Exhibition is now open, running thro...
2012.11.09
Gourmet food battle awaits patrons Saturday & Sunday [Gourmet]
It’s the third battle of the kitchens as Chatan Town restaurants strive to create an entertainment event that gives life to local Okinawan foods. The 3rd C-1 Chatan Gourmet Battle ...
2012.11.02
Ramen Kameya taste is uniquely different [Gourmet]
The ramen being served at Ramen Kameya, a ramen restaurant that opened little more than three months ago in Okinawa City, comes with a unique taste unlike the normal pork bone soup...
2012.11.02
Orion introduces new malt Mugi no Shizuku [Gourmet]
Orion Brewery Company has introduced a new malt beer to the Okinawa market. “Orion Mugi no Shizuku” hit supermarket and bar shelves Tuesday, targeted at consumers, who drink alcoho...
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