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The ‘Ritou Fair’ puts Focus on the Outer… [CURRENT ISSUE 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

The special products fair of Toyama pref… [Family Shopping]
OkiEvent! The special products fair of Toyama prefecture will happen at the Miaham boardwalk in Chatan town next weekend! Toyama prefecture ...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

Gardening tips, exhibits lead Big Plant Market ‘Green Fest’ [Shopping]
It’s environmentally friendly, to say the least, as the Okinawa City Farmers Training Center offers up a ten-day Big Plant Market “Green Fest’. The programs, which include exhibits...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...