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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
2018.10.24
Maaminaa Champuru (Fried Bean Sprouts) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients 1 pack of Bean Sprouts 1 small pack of Chinese leek 1/4 carrot 100g pork hush ¼ Shimadofu (Island Tofu) 1 tsp soup stock 1 pinch of salt Small dose of soy sauce How to...
2018.10.18
OkiPark Vol.40 Iso Park [Park]
Iso Park is located in the Iso District in Urasoe City, and it’s near the Urasoe Dai Kouen (Big Park). Iso Park is unique in that it is a place for fun, but it also has historical ...
2018.10.17
The42nd Annual Okinawa Industry Festival [Festival Shopping]
The 42nd Annual Okinawa Industry Festival, which showcases many products made in Okinawa will open its doors in Onoyama Park and the Okinawa Budokan on Friday, October 19th and wi...
2018.10.05
Shurijo Castle Park’s Ryukyu Traditional Sweets [CULTURE Gourmet LIFE]
Within Shuri Castle lies a special room that at one time was used as a waiting room for special guest. This room was used by princes, various officials, and diplomats to hold infor...
2018.10.04
Traditional sweets in Okinawa, its since the Ryukyu Era [CULTURE Gourmet Ryukyu History]
Though Okinawa is part of Japan, the island has had many influences from China, as well as from other cultures from around the world. One of those influences came in the form of sw...
2018.10.04
OkiPark Vol.39 Henza Nishi Park [Park]
Henza Nishi Park on Henza Island in Uruma City. After crossing the 4.7km long Kai-chu Doro (Ocean Road) from the Okinawa mainland you will soon arrive at the Henza Nishi Park. &nbs...
2018.09.28
Shiqwasa Sherbet [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・30cc 100% Shiqwasa fruit juice ・200g Yogurt ・200cc Milk ・30g Honey How to cook 1. Put all ingredients a tray. 2. Mix well and place it in the refrigerator. 3. M...
2018.09.26
The ultimate kimono bargain sale presented by Kimono Takikawa [Shopping]
This is a four-day event for the entire family or for anyone who admires the beauty of kimono — traditional Japanese garments for which the country is very famous. Now in its...
2018.09.19
Tekka Maki (Tuna Roll) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・1 bowl of rice ・1 tbs vinegar (for making sushi rice) ・1/2 tbs roasted sesame ・1 sliced tuna ・Sliced welsh onions ・1/2 sheet of dried seaweed ・bamboo rolling ma...
2018.09.06
Rafute (Pork Belly) Serving Size 4 [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・500g Pork Belly ・300cc Soup Stock ・100cc Awamori ・300cc Cooking liquid ・1 tbs Soy Sauce ・3 tbs Sugar How to cook 1. Place the pork belly inside a pot and...
2018.09.03
OkiPark Vol.37 Nago 21st Century Forest Park [Park]
Nago 21st Century Forest Park is located on the western shore of Nago Bay and very close to downtown Nago. It’s a very large park that includes a baseball stadium, gym, soccer fiel...
2018.08.28
Hokusai Katsushika Exhibition at the Urasoe Art Museum [Education]
One of most famous artists that came from Japan’s Edo period was a man named Hokusai Katsushika (1760~1849). His work become so well-known that it influenced the likes of Vincent v...
2018.08.27
New Okinawa Island Guide brings Okinawa’s wonders alive [LIFE]
Okinawa Index, a small local advertising and publishing company, has recently published a new edition of their guide book titled “Okinawa Island Guide.” Its newest 188-page version...
2018.08.21
Simmered Hijiki (Seaweed), Serving size 4 [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・20g Dried Hijiki Seaweed ・1 sheet of Deep-Fried Tofu ・1/4 of a Carrot ・50g Konjac ・Water, as necessarily required ・Salad oil, as necessarily required ・2 tbs Shirodashi...
2018.08.16
The Tyrannosaurus Exhibition Roars to Okinawa [Education]
Featuring a full-scale skeleton, over 12 meters long, and a group of smaller specimens thought to be just under the adult age, the Tyrannosaurus Exhibition brings to light the late...
2018.08.14
Summer Vacation, a Time of Learning [Family]
As you might know, in Japan from mid-July through the end of August is summer vacation for Japanese school children. During this timeframe, kids can attend various learning worksho...
2018.08.09
OkiPark Vol.36 Tomigusuku Sōgō (comprehensive) Park [Park]
Tomigusuku Sōgō Park is the largest park in Tomigusuku City. The term Sōgō (総合) means ‘comprehensive’ in Japanese and is a fitting description of the park due to its large sports p...
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