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Last Update: September 7, 2012 News
EntertainmentKenji Yamazato Band of Peru plays with Okinawan heartNo matter how far away they live, people with roots and heritage in Okinawa always have warm feelings towards their home island. Kenji Yamazato is a pianist, bandleader and a third generation immigrant from Okinawa. Read More!Okinawans celebrate with Latin Music extravaganzaAlmost 3,000 visitors from 28 different countries will participate in the 3rd Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival over the weekend. The festival is a once in every five-year event that aims to connect people of Okinawan descent with their ancestral home island. Read More!Health Diamond Beach sights justify arduous entryThe weekend days are beginning to cool off a little bit but the water is still pretty nice. I am happy to report that visibility has recovered after the typhoon, and the reefs were scrubbed clean by the large waves brought by our last visitor. Read More! World-class scientists to lecture at longevity conferenceA very important event will be held at the venue of the G-8 Summit called Bankoku Shinryo Kan in Nago City, Nov. 12 - 13. Read More!CommunityLocal authors featured at World Uchinanchu FestivalThe New York Times best-seller that has been making waves across America will be featured along with other local titles and videos at the World Uchinanchu Festival, held Thursday through Sunday at the Ginowan Sports Auditorium and Convention Center. A book-signing featuring gerontologists Drs. Read More!Koza nights are quieter, shop owners confused, understanding, waitingAfter the tragic events of Sep 11, the town area called Koza next to Kadena Air Base has changed to a much quieter place, especially at night. Local business owners say that the reason is the curfew placed on Kadena Air Base airmen that orders them back on base by 10:00 p. Read More!Culture The 27th Yomitan FestivalYomitan Village with a population of over 35,000 and surrounded by great nature and rich cultural heritage throws its annual festival on the first weekend of November. What makes this festival unique is that the people of the village organize it spontaneously. Read More!OpinionMore about Destiny’s ChildDear Mr. Morris, This is in response to your letter in last weeks Japan Update. Read More! |
   
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