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Last Update: September 7, 2012 News
Travel DoubleTree by Hilton opens in OkinawaHilton Worldwide has opened the DoubleTree by Hilton in Naha, Okinawa – the 10th Hilton Worldwide hotel in Japan and the first in the fast-growing, upscale DoubleTree by Hilton brand portfolio. The 227-room hotel is directly opposite the Okinawa Monorail station in Asahibashi, 11 minutes away from Naha Airport by monorail and 500 meters away from the local ferry terminal. Read More! Yanbaru Relaxation Forest opens doors in NagoThe name ‘Yanbaru Relaxation Forest’ is curious, but then again, so’s the entire concept behind the new facility that’s now in its Grand Opening Week. Yanbaru Relaxation Forest is home to the Cyathea lepiferus, also known as the Flying Spider-monkey Tree Fern. Read More!Technology Public invited to view Chatan water purification plantChatan Town’s water purification plant and seawater desalination center are now open, and the general public’s invited to take a first-hand look at how the facilities will serve the community. The Open House is slated for Sunday, 10 a. Read More!Entertainment MAG Okinawa Expo Japan plays out this weekendA brand new expo event is debuting this weekend in Yomitan Village; the MAG Okinawa Expo Japan is coined from the words Manga, Anime and Game, with the keyword contents that are called ‘Cool Japan’ as marked from overseas countries. If it sounds different, it is. Read More!Culture Kariyushi Wear Day ceremonies set for noon FridayOkinawa’s own formal summer dress apparel is Kariyushi wear, and tomorrow’s the day the community pays homage to the distinctly local shirts. Ceremonies recognizing Kariyushi Wear Day begin at noon Friday in front of the Okinawa Prefectural Offices, with the Association of Spreading Kariyushi Wear, which was formed in 2007, offering raffle prizes for the first 100 who register and donate ¥100 to save local ecology associations. Read More!Gourmet Red Lobster newest Mihama restaurantLook out Okinawa, Red Lobster’s in town, opening a restaurant in Chatan Town that boasts a terrace that has the largest number of customer seats in Japan. The latest Red Lobster to open in Japan—Okinawa’s second and the 23rd owned by Celux Management Inc. Read More!Localbeat Forecasters predict 'normal' typhoon seasonThe 2012 typhoon season officially kicks off June 1st, and thus far there’s nothing on the ocean horizon to suggest any storms to push up that date, as Aere did last May, complete with all the TCCOR advisories and warnings that got the military communities’ attention, but turned out to be nothing more than a rainmaker. It should be noted, though, that Tropical Storm Pakhar didn’t read any of the meteorological books or manuals, instead choosing March 24th ~ April 2nd to make a run across the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Read More! Colorful Hydrangea flowers now showing off in MotobuThousands of brilliant colored hydrangea flowers are now in full bloom on a 9,900 square meters plot of Motobu land that once was worked as a tangerine farm. The Ajisai-en’s purple flowers are the handiwork of Uto Yohena, a 95-year-old lady who’s been toiling at raising and perfecting the flowers for more than three decades. Read More!Winners And this week's winner is...The winner of this week’s Japan Update raffle is Alana Topper” who won a one-night stay for two at Hotel Nikko Alivila Yomitan Resort courtesy of Okinawa Tourland Hotel Booking website. Alana has lived on Okinawa almost exactly one year. Read More!» Fill out our survey for a chance to win! |
   
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