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Localbeat Sounds of Eisa fill Okinawan eveningsThe annual Obon holidays, with its customs and traditions celebrated in honor of ancestral spirits, ended Tuesday evening on Okinawa with Eisa dance performances and Michi-junea, the parades through local streets. The three-day Obon is over, but the music and Eisa dance are just now getting into full swing this summer season, with the Yokatsu Peninsula on the island’s east central coast gearing up for Sunday Eisa festivities at the Umi-no-Eki Ayahashi Hall. Read More!EntertainmentSafeway Classic win puts Ai-chan atop LPGA standingsAi Miyazato started the final 18 holes of the Safeway Classic with the lead, but nerves forced a pair of bogeys on the second and seventh holes and put her determination into high gear; she rallied with a birdie on the par 5 ninth hole and won the championship, pushing herself back atop the Ladies Professional Golf Association Rolex Standings at the same time. “Today was a really tough day,” Miyazato exclaimed as she reached for the Safeway Classic trophy. Read More!Gourmet Homemade curries tempt Paradise visitorsAs the name implies, the specialties at Curry House Paradise are tasty Asian curries. Born in India but cultivated in countries across the Asia-Pacific region, curries explode in varied flavors that bring out the pork, chicken, beef and seafood simmered to perfection and served over 100% Japanese Koshihikari rice. Read More! Island Terrace caters for big eatersCafé and Restaurant Island Terrace wants to be more than just another eatery; it wants to be known for its ambiance and relaxing beauty. The restaurant located in Mihama’s Depot Island is furnished with retro style taste, but it’s the hanging plants on the balcony that give a cool atmosphere, while the mist drifting from the roof adds even more to the senses. Read More! |
   
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