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Community![]() Okinawa’s Pioneer Foreign Lawyer Champions Children’s RightsOne woman has managed to make a great difference and impact on the lives of several people in Okinawa by accomplishing what is generally considered here as a major difficulty: she has overcome huge obstacles and obtained the license to practice private law in Okinawa. Annette Eddie-Callagain, a pioneer of high repute, is now making a big mark on this small island. Read More!Entertainment![]() King kamehaha Hula Competition Ends in ColorHundreds of People in Okinawa watched a fascinating Hawaiian dance spectacle during the very first King Kamehameha Hula Competition in Japan that took place in Ginowan City on Tuesday, November 30th. In spite of the fact that the competition was held during the daytime on a weekday, hundreds of Hula fans took their time to go and appreciate the Hawaiian traditional dance. Read More!Maria Howell at Kadena’s Christmas VillageA four-day holiday Christmas Village will be held at the Schilling Community Center’s parking area beginning Wednesday, December 15. Visitors to the Village will capture the Christmas magic as they pose for pictures with Santa, participate in festive contests, games and entertainment. Read More!Kadena Symphonic Brass Band Concert Next FridayThe 17th Kadena Town Juvenile Upbringing Conference will hold the 17th Symphonic concert at Kadena Culture Center on Sunday, December 19th. The concert will be performed by a local brass band called “ Lemon ” which comprises approximately 40 local citizens who live in the adjoining cities of Kadena Town. Read More!GourmetRomantic Okinawa : Your Choice of Restaurant May Determine The Future of Your Love LifePerhaps the only scene that Shakespeare forgot to include in his celebrated romantic drama, “Romeo and Juliet” was one in which the legendary lovers stole out one evening and went dining in some romantic hideout. Maybe they may not have died after all, had they seized one opportunity to go for a tête-à-tête dinner in some beautiful dining spot around their historically aesthetic city. Read More!Casa la Tida Harmonizes European and Okinawan CuisineWith its neat brick-roofing and European-style structure in the tranquil and serene farmers and fishermen’s Village of Onna, Casa la Tida is fast becoming an attention-catcher in the area. Since its opening in October, the restaurant has probably lured many passengers on their way to the north . Read More!Health![]() Torii Station Maintains the Spirit of Army-Navy EncountersAlthough the US Naval Academy won the 100th Anniversary Army vs. Navy game 19 to 9 back in the United States, the story was different on Okinawa. Read More!![]() Time to Register for 2000 Okinawa MarathonThe Year 2000 version of the Okinawa Marathon, which many former international participants are predicting will be the biggest ever, is scheduled for Saturday, February 19th 2000 from 1:00 p.m. Read More!LocalbeatPokemon is Just Another FadWhy Pokeman? How did this creation become a fad in the United States? Pokeman is everywhere! The once popular Nintendo game has expanded into several different outlets. It is on TV, featured in video games and merchandised to death. Read More!OpinionWhat's Going On HereLast week, we published a letter written by Melissa N. Zeman, opinionated teenager (see Japan Update Vol. Read More!Just Let Maria Be MariaAh, let us all preach inexhaustibly of how small-minded people who express their opinions are. Let's reiterate yet AGAIN how people who honestly relate their feelings on a subject are worthless, whiny, unsuccessful, and jealous. Read More!Pokemon Game Has Occultic InfluenceDear Editor, As a Christian and the co-pastor of a local community church, I have some strong concerns about Pokemon and the occultic influences throughout the game. Leviticus 19:26 says, “Do not practice divination or sorcery. Read More!Hear My Voice: I Need a Stove!I think I've got one for you. I got here during the last week of August from Ft. Read More!As I See It: How to have GREAT SEX!Whatever happened to ‘Home Training?’ You know, manners, common courtesies, Thank You’s, You’re Welcome, etc. I wrap it all up under the title of No Home Training. Read More! |
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