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The ‘Ritou Fair’ puts Focus on the Outer… [Festival Shopping]
A three-day annual fair called the ‘Ritou Fair’ opens Friday, November 24th at the Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha at Onoyama Park in Naha Cit...Read More
The47th Annual Okinawa Industry Festiva… [CURRENT ISSUE Shopping]
The 47th Annual Okinawa Industry Festival, which showcases many products made in Okinawa will open its doors in Onoyama Park and the Okinaw...Read More
Why don’t you try a special éclair that … [Gourmet Shopping]
It has been a long super-hot Okinawa summer and it looks like it will continue a while longer. So much so that it might make you feel exhaus...Read More
2013.03.04
Ryubo presents import interior fair [Shopping]
Spring’s coming, and it’s time to begin thinking about some interior decorating with an international flair. Ryubo Department Store is making it easy to get new ideas – and some te...
2013.03.04
Traditional Okinawa life tools on display and for sale [Shopping]
Okinawans call them ‘life tools’, traditional tools, equipment and material that have been a part of local culture for centuries. Nippon Vision Gallery in Ginowan is now selling th...
2013.03.01
Sunday flea market promotes ecology and recycling ideas [Shopping]
Uruma City’s the venue Sunday for a flea market that is totally based on the concepts of ecology and recycling. The 8 a.m. ~ 1 p.m. flea market in the MaxValu Ishikawa Store parkin...
2013.03.01
Nigiwai Marche in Makishi is this weekend’s Hai Sai Market [Shopping]
More fun and adventure are on tap this weekend to in the Nigiwai Space in the Makishi 2nd public market. The Nigiwai Marche is being called a business trip version of Hai Sai Marke...
2013.02.26
Nitori opens its third Okinawa store [Shopping]
The nation’s largest furniture store chain is now celebrating the grand opening of its third store in Okinawa, in Ginowan City’s Oyama district. Nitori Holdings now operates more t...
2013.02.22
Ryukyu glass tops deals at Outlet Bargain Market [Shopping]
The organizers of the Outlet Bargain Market in Onna Village are calling Sunday’s marketplace something really special, where Ryukyu glass will be on sale at terrific prices. The Ry...
2013.02.19
Michi-no Eki Itoman is fun shopping experience [Shopping]
By Mana Kohatsu It’s not quite the same as a TransAmerica or Flying J truck stop and rest area in the U.S., but Michi-no Eki Itoman bears the Okinawa footprint of a rest area, supe...
2013.02.19
Get ready for 6th Yonabaru Light Truck Market on 24th [Shopping]
Be not misled, but be prepared for a fun Sunday the 24th as the 6th Yonabaru Light Truck Market opens on Ebisu Street in Yonabaru. It’s not really a light truck market, as there ar...
2013.02.10
Ryubo brings Okinawa products to fore [Shopping]
A six-day Products of Naha Exhibition kicks off next Tuesday at the Ryubo Department Store in downtown Naha City, showcasing the foods that locals boast about every day. The foods,...
2013.02.04
Spring Hakodate Exhibition ready at Ryubo [Shopping]
The annual spring Hokkaido Exhibition at the Ryubo Department Store in downtown Naha City is about to get under way, with the Hakodate product exhibition being narrowed down to onl...
2013.02.03
Road stations provide information & entertainment [Shopping]
By Mana Komatsu Michi-no Eki is an important set of words to remember, as it means Road Station, and those are very popular spots in Japan. Michi-no Eki have three functions such a...
2013.02.02
Ceramic Art Shusei Exhibition to appear at Itoman Street Station [Shopping]
Cups, mugs, coffee cups and alcohol containers are all products designed for daily use but specially made as Ceramic Art Shusei will be available to the public starting today at St...
2013.01.24
Chimu Chimu Market specializes in handmade items [Shopping]
It’s the last Sunday of an odd-numbered month, and in Itoman City that means it’s time for the Chimu Chimu Market, a special handmade market that caters to visitors’ old fashioned ...
2013.01.17
Miyagiya Bluespot brings Seoul fashion to Okinawa [Shopping]
Insights into the world of entertainment, fashion and art from the Korean perspective are being presented through this weekend at Miyagiya Bluespot. The Miyagiya Bluespot editorial...
2013.01.01
Antiques in Victorian Era Exhibition sale coming to Ryubo [Shopping]
The Ryubo Art Salon is the venue for an ‘Antiques in Victorian Era’ Exhibition’ and sale set to open on Tuesday. It is an exhibition sale featuring antique products in the Victoria...
2012.12.20
Santa’s ready for pets at Coo & Riku [Shopping]
One of the largest and best known pet shop chains in Japan, called “Coo & Riku” is holding Christmas Campaign, operating from its new location in Urasoe City. Coo & Riku mo...
2012.12.18
Local pottery artisan presents Christmas ceramics exhibition [Shopping]
Rei Katsuki calls it her Christmas gift to the community, a special ceramics exhibition featuring animals, fictitious living things and other things that spawn curiosity. The Katsu...
2012.12.15
Makeman makes holidays pet-special with a Pet Fair [Shopping]
Dogs, cats and other pets may not appreciate the holiday season quite the way their humans do, but it’s a cinch they’re excited about going to the Makeman Mihama DIY Center for Pet...
2012.12.08
National chain deals high-end pawn operations [Shopping]
A national chain of shops specializing in buying and selling brand-name bags, watches, precious metals, mobile phones and even gift vouchers is now open. Daikokuya Misato branch bu...
2012.12.07
South Yachimun Market features quality pottery [Shopping]
Another busy weekend’s on tap for the central events area at Road Station Itoman as the 3rd South Yachimun Market brings out quality ceramics for display and sale. The South Yachim...
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