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Who loves the MAZDA Roadster "MIATA"!? E… [Shopping]
The English edition of the “30 Years of the Mazda Roadster,” which was first published by Miki Shobo in December 2019. The content is the sa...Read More
The ‘Ritou Fair’ puts Focus on the Outer… [Festival Shopping]
A three-day annual fair called the ‘Ritou Fair’ opens Friday, November 15th at the Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha at Onoyama Park in Naha Cit...Read More
Nago Agri Park, a Gardener’s Paradise [Shopping]
The Nago Agri Park is a gardening lover’s delight. The park, which opened in 2014, is located next to the NEO Park in the Nago District of N...Read More
2016.05.02
Unique local Okinawan brands you can be proud of [Shopping]
By David Higgins The term ‘globalization’ is on the lips of all politicians and economists these days but what does it actually mean and how does it affect us? Can you ...
2016.04.18
Machizemi promotes local shopping with workshops, lessons [Shopping]
By Miki Shioda Amid ever-increasing competition from giant shopping malls, merchants in the local Koza shopping area have come up with creative new ideas to attract people to their...
2016.04.18
Japan is land of unique gifts and amazing souvenirs [Shopping]
By David Higgins My sister has been fascinated with Japan since I moved here over 10 years ago. To a North American like my sister, Japan is a country that holds mysterious and int...
2016.04.07
‘Igimi-tiguma’ craft fair shows skills of Ogimi artisans [Shopping]
The name of Ogimi Village in the northern part of the island used to be pronounced ‘Igimi’ way back in time and ‘tiguma’ can be translated as ‘nimble fingers,’ so organizers of thi...
2016.03.28
Okinawa Asian Market showcases healthy foods, exercise [Shopping]
The Fisherina Wharf near Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort in Mihama, thriving to become a center venue for water sports and other leisure activities on the island, will be the scene of...
2016.03.23
“Kabaasai” festival promotes seasonal Yambaru foods [Shopping]
Food festivals have become increasingly popular on Okinawa over the past few years, and almost every community now has one featuring locally produced food and specialties. In Nago,...
2016.03.17
Moon Beach stages annual pottery extravaganza [Shopping]
One of the largest annual pottery fairs on the island, the three-day 23rd All Okinawa Yachimun Market at Hotel Moon Beach, takes place from Saturday through Monday. Monday is a Jap...
2016.02.26
Kimonobana used kimono bargain fair is open this Sunday [Shopping]
Kimonobana is a kimono shop that specializes in selling reasonably priced antique and second-hand kimonos and accessories. This Sunday, the shop will organize its kimono fair calle...
2016.02.26
Okinawa’s largest pottery fair held this weekend in Yomitan [Shopping]
Yomitan Pottery Market was organized for the first time in 1993 in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Yomitan Kyodo Hanbai Center, a joint market for Yomitan pottery makers. ...
2016.02.17
Au Sunabe celebrates 20th anniversary with specials [Shopping]
Au’s Sunabe branch shop is celebrating 20 years of service on Okinawa, and to mark the milestone is rolling out some specials to show their appreciation to loyal customers. This Sa...
2015.12.13
This gift giving season say it with jewelry [Shopping]
As the ‘jingle bell, jingle bell’ sounds are ringing throughout the cities, towns and villages from just about every shop, small and large alike, and people are getting excited abo...
2015.11.02
Kimonomino-ichi is place to buy kimono at bargain price [Shopping]
A kimono shop in Aragusuku, Ginowan City, called Kimonobana, specializes in antique and second-hand kimonos and kimono-related accessories. The shop stages a popular occasional sal...
2015.10.16
Treasures await at Yomitan Yachimun Pottery Market [Shopping]
For the 10th year pottery and glass artisans from the Yomitan area gather their wares on display and for sale at the annual Yomitan Yachimun Pottery Market this weekend at Gala Aoi...
2015.10.09
Ultimate kimono bargain sale presented by Takikawa Kimono [Shopping]
Kimono is a Japanese icon that is admired by people the world over for its beauty and elegance. However, buying a new one is an expensive proposition. However, there’s an inexpensi...
2015.08.30
Three supermarkets in Okinawa worth visiting [Shopping]
By David Higgins On Okinawa there are three top-notch supermarkets that you should definitely check out and shop at while you are here. Although each one is slightly different from...
2015.08.21
Shimairo Marche events put focus on local produce and goods [Shopping]
Various kinds of food-related events are currently very popular on Okinawa. A series of events called ‘Shimairo Marche’ are organized at various locations on the island several tim...
2015.07.22
At Manga Shoko one man’s trash is someone’s treasure [Shopping]
Manga Souko is a recycle shop chain that boasts one of the largest inventories of recycled entertainment items available at any recycle store on Okinawa. They sell and buy comics, ...
2015.05.29
Local markets set to revitalize old Yonabaru Town [Shopping]
Champuru Ichi & Keibin Ichi have their sights set on drawing attention to old Yonabaru Town with a pair of simultaneous market events. Yonabaru Town, the smallest town on the i...
2015.05.19
Sakura Komachi features 40,000+ products [Shopping]
A Japanese Modern Souvenir Shop is now open in AEON Mall Okinawa Rycom, offering customers a wide range of Japanese Kawaii selections. Sakura Komachi boasts the best selections on ...
2015.04.26
Bingata exhibition and sale in Ginowan [Shopping]
Fujino Yamamoto is making her debut at Café Unizon, at her Bingata exhibition and sale. This is a Bingata solo exhibition by Yamamoto, a Bingata artist from Uruma City, and it is t...
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