Obon is time for family gathering to remember ancestors
Yonabaru Tug-of-War is community-wide effort
Remembering Reversion and Driving on the Right Side, or is it the L…
Day of Naha: Immerse Yourself in the Capital City of Okinawa
Tanabata is precursor to Obon season, and day for wishes
Obon is time for family gathering to remember ancestors
For three days starting on Tuesday, August 25th through Thursday, August 27th, many privately owned businesses on Okinawa will close their stores to ...Read More
HEADLINES
- Obon is time for family gathering to remember ancestors [CULTURE CURRENT ISSUE]
- Yonabaru Tug-of-War is community-wide effort [Festival]
- Remembering Reversion and Driving on the Right Side, or is it the Left? [History]
- Day of Naha: Immerse Yourself in the Capital City of Okinawa [Community CURRENT ISSUE]
- Tanabata is precursor to Obon season, and day for wishes [CULTURE]
- June 23rd, Okinawa’s Peace Memorial Day [CURRENT ISSUE]
- Itoman Haaray; a traditional and fun event in southernmost of Okinawa [CULTURE Festival]
- June 1st is day dedicated to Okinawa’s Kariyushi Wear [Living]
- Okinawa marks 54th 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]
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“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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