Okinawa marks 53rd anniversary of reversion to Japan
Yohena’s Ajisai-en, The Hydrangea Garden of Motobu
Chasing the Dragon – The Naha Haarii
Golden Week, Japan’s Mega Holiday
Shiimi: A time to remember and honor the dead in Okinawa
Okinawa marks 53rd anniversary of reversion to Japan
May 15th marked the 54th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to the Japanese administration in 1972. According to published figures, the Japanese ventr...Read More
HEADLINES
- Okinawa marks 53rd anniversary of reversion to Japan [Politics]
- Yohena’s Ajisai-en, The Hydrangea Garden of Motobu [Nature & Environment]
- Chasing the Dragon – The Naha Haarii [Festival]
- Golden Week, Japan’s Mega Holiday [CULTURE Family Festival]
- Shiimi: A time to remember and honor the dead in Okinawa [CULTURE]
- Okinawa Beach Opening Information 2026! [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE]
- Sanshin, The Heart and Soul of Okinawa [CULTURE]
- Hina dolls bring health, happiness to small girls [CULTURE]
- Lunar New Year ushered in this weekend [Community]
- “Tankan” is taste of Okinawan winter [Nature & Environment]
- 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]
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