Everyone’s Favorite, The Orion Beer Festival
All Okinawa Eisa Festival 2026
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…
Everyone’s Favorite, The Orion Beer Festival
The Orion Beer Festival kicks off the weekend following Okinawa Obon. It will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 5th and the 6th at the Koza Athle...Read More
HEADLINES
- Everyone’s Favorite, The Orion Beer Festival [Festival]
- All Okinawa Eisa Festival 2026 [CULTURE Festival]
- 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]
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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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