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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
2012.11.02
OIST professor sees iPS key to finding cancer cure [Health & Beauty]
By Mana Komatsu A professor at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is keeping a close eye on iPS, short for Induced Pluripotent Stemcells, which he thinks have great potent...
2012.11.02
Yonabaru Champuru Market displaying wares Sunday [Shopping]
It’s a unique market that puts everyday citizens in direct contact with all the goodies of a traditional food market, plus a flea market, gardening and fabrics, a fresh juice parlo...
2012.11.02
Sou Sou apparel collection on show at Café Unizon [Shopping]
A relatively new clothing brand on Okinawa is going to be presented to the public starting November 7th at Café Unizon during its November 2012 Sou Sou Clothing and Dress Exhibitio...
2012.11.02
Original Okinawa flavor fills No-Manju [Gourmet]
No-Manju after the actual name Gibo Manju, is one of the most popular steamed pastries in Okinawa, having been around for more than a century. The tasty sweet pastry has been loved...
2012.10.26
Spanish modern art on display at Ryubo [CULTURE Shopping]
The treasures of Spanish culture and art are on display at the Ryubo Department Store through Monday, with some of the classics available for purchase. The Ryubo Art Salon presents...
2012.10.26
Koza A-lunch Championship Contest looks for weekend judges [Community Gourmet]
The Koza A-lunch Competition in 2011 was so successful, the organizers are doing it again this weekend, holding a two-day competition to pick the best restaurants in the area, and ...
2012.10.19
Yomitan’s annual Yachimun Pottery Market this weekend [Living Shopping]
It happens only once a year, when the pottery artisans of Yomitan Village band together to have a super pottery market. This year the event takes place this weekend at a Gala Aoium...
2012.10.19
Niigata produce and tourism exhibition at Ryubo [CURRENT ISSUE Gourmet Shopping]
Niigata Prefecture is promoting its products and tourism facilities on the sixth floor of Ryukyu Department Store in Naha through Monday. The fair is open daily from 10:30 a.m. thr...
Renewed San-A Main place opens [Shopping]
San-A Naha Main Place celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 1, and opened its remodeled concession area on the same day. Featuring ten new tenants including two opening for the f...
2012.10.12
Koza Automobile has solutions to car woes [Shopping]
Koza Automobile is reaching out to foreigners, reminding them how their company can take care of all automotive needs. Koza Automobile handles used car sales, vehicle repairs, Japa...
2012.10.11
Makeman celebrates 27th anniversary [Shopping]
With the weather cooling down, there’s no better time to focus on the gardening and associated yard work, and Makeman is making it fun with a special Garden Center 27th Anniversary...
2012.10.05
Second-Hand Kimono Bargain Sale this weekend [Shopping]
Okinawa’s Second-Hand Kimono Bargain Sale, a 4-day event for the entire family or for anyone who admires the beauty of the Kimono tradition, takes place this weekend. This popular ...
2012.10.05
Uraniwa resort restaurant reopens [Gourmet]
Uraniwa resort restaurant was a popular Balinese restaurant until destroyed August 26th by Typhoon Bolaven crashing into Okinawa, and now the teamwork of fellow businesses has help...
2012.09.21
22nd annual Hokkaido Exhibition until Monday [Gourmet]
The 22nd annual Hokkaido Exhibition at the Ryubo Department Store is winding down, ending a two-week run on Monday. A strong feature of the annual exhibition is the Hokkaido Ramen,...
2012.09.21
JAXA space communication site opens to public Saturday [Technology]
The space communication site of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA, is opening to the public Saturday for a Space Day. For the Space Day in Japan, the Space Communication...
2012.09.21
Sanba blasts Okinawa, Kyushu en route to Korea [Nature & Environment]
A man fell off his roof in Kagoshima Sunday and was killed, and a snorkeler drowned in Ishigaki some 200 meters off the coastline after being carried away by high waves as Typhoon ...
2012.09.15
Authentic taste key to Philippine restaurant [Gourmet]
The owner and staff at Kabayan Restaurant has been working for a half-dozen years perfecting the introduction of Philippine native cuisine to Okinawa, enthusiastically cranking out...
2012.09.15
Kachimba expands horizons from music to food [Gourmet]
By Mana Komatsu The salsa music band Kachimba 1551 is expanding Okinawan horizons beyond music to introduce locals to cooking green bananas. Calling it “Latin culture experie...
2012.09.15
American leaders staging English presentation contest [Education]
The U.S. Consulate Naha and the American Chamber of Commerce Okinawa are making final preparations for an English Language PowerPoint Presentation Contest on September 22nd. The co...
2012.09.06
Coran serves up relaxation in variety of styles [Health & Beauty]
An esthetic salon in Chatan is taking relaxation to a whole new level, offering multiple treatments that provide comfort and an invigorating feeling. It all takes place at Coran, w...
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