Cherry Blossom Festivals on Okinawa kicks off Saturday
Northern Okinawa has long taken pride of having the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan. Although cherry trees in Okinawa are not the same variety that ...Read More
HEADLINES
- Cherry Blossom Festivals on Okinawa kicks off Saturday [Festival]
- Shimenawa, sacred New Year rice straw festoon brings good luck [Living]
- What do you do on Okinawa during the New Year? [CULTURE LIFE]
- Okinawa Expressway Renewal Work Starts Jan. 6 in 2026 [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE Living]
- October 17th, Okinawa Soba Day [CULTURE ENTERTAINMENT Gourmet LIFE]
- Naha City’s World Record Giant Tug-of-War [CULTURE ENTERTAINMENT Festival]
- Itoman Tug-of-War marks end of summer [CULTURE CURRENT ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT]
- Respect for The Aged Day [CULTURE]
- Everyone’s Favorite, The Orion Beer Festival [Festival]
- All Okinawa Eisa Festival 2025 [CULTURE Festival]
- Awamori “Ku-su” Day [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE]
- Obon is time for family gathering to remember ancestors [CULTURE CURRENT ISSUE]
- Yonabaru Tug-of-War is community-wide effort [Festival]
“Day of Go-ya”
Today the May 8th (5/8) is the “Day of Go-ya”!! (Bitter melon) “5” is “Go”, and “8” is “Ya” in Japanese. Let’s have a Go-ya today!! Recipe for Go-Ya Champuru here! https://youtu.be/9SQvTL0N0-4...Read More
OkiPark Vol.38 Motobu Park in Haebaru Town
Motobu Park is located in southern Okinawa, in the town of Haebaru. This is not to be confused with Motobu Town located to the north. The park sits on a hill top and has a wonderful view of the surrounding area. The playground facilities on location suit kids of varying age levels, from toddlers to grade scho...Read More

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