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Last Update: September 7, 2012 News
Localbeat German and Italian Leader Sample Island’s HospitalityContinuing our series about the hotels stayed in by Heads of State visiting Okinawa last month for the Group of Eight Summit, this week we focus on the Hotel Nikko Alivila, which hosted Germany and Italy’s political entourages. The Hotel Nikko Alivila is a charming sprawling hotel built somewhat in the style of a Spanish hacienda, in secluded beautiful grounds. Read More!Entertainment Cool Breeze, Reggae Theme and View of the SeaDon-Na-Mise is a seaside bar with a reggae music theme. The owner Katsumi Yosinori used to run a pub in Hokkaido and he gets many of his fresh ingredients from there such as fish, crab and lamb. Read More! Tattoo artists show their skills at free tattoo eventBefore we get into the club scene, let me give you a quick reminder that sensational tattoo event will take place at Gourmet Town restaurant in Hamby, Chatan Town on Sep 8. Anyone wishing to ad a touch on their bodies should check out this unbelievable event. Read More! Two Drum Troupes To Beat Up A Storm In GinowanThe Mafekaji-No-Shirabe 2000 drum festival thunders onstage this weekend. Zampa Fuji Taiko drum troupe and their younger protégés Eisa Mafekaji are beating their skins at the Ginowan Civic Center this Sunday September 3. Read More!Community School Fuels Teenage Performing DreamsThe Okinawa Actor’s School has never produced any actors. Not a single one has graduated in its 17-year history. Read More!Health 5 Meter Staghorn Brain & Mushroom Coral HeadsDive Site: The KERAMA Islands Level of difficulty: Novice to experienced LOOK WEST YOUNG DIVERS, LOOK WEST, and on a clear day you will see the Kerama Islands. These islands are Okinawa's real secret to unbelievable diving experiences. Read More!TechnologyWhat Do Girls Talk About on their Cell Phones?I can’t think of a single piece of technological marvel that’s changed every day living as much as the cellular phone. This is probably more so in Japan than anywhere else in the world. Read More!OpinionMass Punishment Makes Our Leadership Look Like FoolsI would like to voice my concerns over this so called lifting of the curfew here on Okinawa. I have but one question. Read More!Closing Bases Would Benefit The EconomyIn response to Anita Groves in your August 24 issue and Big Beer in your August 17 issue Groves says she has “always respected Okinawans and their land and I understand that I am a guest and only a guest on their homeland for a short period of time”. She then writes angrily about the idea that Okinawans could use American buildings when the bases are removed. Read More!Slanted View of History From US Propaganda ToolAs far as the on-going discussion about AFN's infomercials, if you are looking for accurate and unbiased history, DO NOT expect to get it from AFN. Of course, AFN is going to give a very slanted view of history; it is a propaganda tool of the US. Read More! |
   
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