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Last Update: September 7, 2012 News
LocalbeatOkinawa tourism decreases but persistantMany businesses around the world have felt the impact of the September terrorist attacks in the United States, and as a result some industries have experienced significant decreases in sales. The travel and tourism industry on Okinawa has suffered substantial losses, but business is slowly getting back to normal. Read More!GourmetGourmet Town is hip, young hangoutWe all know that some people are just plain homely, but this is ridiculous! You shouldn’t have to hide under a bag just to have a few drinks with a few other unsightly friends! Good grief! Actually, these guys are participating in a special mask party held at Gourmet Town on Sunday. At the party, men were required to wear a mask the whole time, and men and women were able to talk without inhibitions because the women could not recognize the masked men. Read More!Gourmet Town is hip, young hangoutWe all know that some people are just plain homely, but this is ridiculous! You shouldn’t have to hide under a bag just to have a few drinks with a few other unsightly friends! Good grief! Actually, these guys are participating in a special mask party held at Gourmet Town on Sunday. At the party, men were required to wear a mask the whole time, and men and women were able to talk without inhibitions because the women could not recognize the masked men. Read More!EntertainmentRinken Band releases new albumRinken Band, Okinawa’s best-known group of traditional-influenced musicians and dance performers, released their latest album “Orinasuhibi” on November 21. The leading idea of Orinasuhibi is that the biggest difference between Okinawa and Japan is the concept of time. Read More!Fifth Annual Gate 2 FestThe fifth annual Gate 2 Fest is finally here! This weekend, on Sunday, many people will crowd the area outside Kadena Air Base Gate 2 for a day of music, motorcycles, and lots of fun. This annual festival attracts motorcycle groups and fanatics from all over Japan and has many events that promise to be fun for the whole family, not just for big, tough bikers. Read More!CommunityOkinawa’s Indian community celebrates Happy DivaliMembers of the local Indian community celebrated “Happy Diwali” or the Indian New Year, on Nov. 14 in the Hindu Temple located in Awase. Read More! |
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