Category Archives: Event

NAHA Marathon

Posted on September 11, 2007 by artbobo

DATE / Dec 2nd (SUN) 9:00a.m. start The Deadline for Applications / Sep 28th (Enter Online or Postalmail ) PLACE / Naha city, The southern part of Okinawa INFO / Naha Marathon association Office URL http://www.naha-marathon.jp/ TEL 098-862-9902

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Kumejima Marathon

Posted on September 11, 2007 by artbobo

DATE / 28th Oct ( SUN ) The Deadline for Applications / Enter Online Sep 23rd (SUN) 11:00PM By Postalmail Sep 26th (WED) should be postmarked not later than September 26th. PLACE / Kumejima INFO / Kumejima Marathon Secretariat URL … Continue reading →

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All-Island Lion Dance Festival

Posted on September 11, 2007 by artbobo

Sep 30th (SUN) It is said that Shishimai ( Lion Dance ) could exorcise the eveil spirits and bring a good harvest and local prosperity. It has been inherited in many places in Okinawa. PLACE / Uruma city Ishikawa Sports … Continue reading →

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Shurijo Castle Park Moon Viewing and Banquet 2007

Posted on September 11, 2007 by artbobo

Sep 28th – 30th (FRI – SUN) Held annually on August 15 of the lunar calendar, the event reproduces the Mid-Autumn Banquet, one of seven banquets held to entertain envoys from China. Ukanshin odori and Kumiodori (classical dances) are performed … Continue reading →

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Itoman Great Tug-of-war

Posted on September 11, 2007 by artbobo

Sep 25th (TUE) It is Held annually on August 15 of the lunar calendar to pray for a good harvest and a good haul. Everyone can join this tog-of-war.Before the tog-of war, Michi-jyune- will be held. ( Michi-jyune- is a … Continue reading →

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Chatan,Kadena, and Okinawa City lose funds

Posted on August 30, 2007 by shohashi

On the evening of the 29th of August, Ministry of Defense officials announced that Kadena town, Okinawa city and Chatan town would not qualify for special government subsidies from the Defense ministry.

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Piercing Bolt is the Culprit of Airline Fire and Explosion

Posted on August 28, 2007 by shohashi

A ground crew man who witnessed fuel leaking from a Boeing 737 gave not only warning for the passengers and the crew of said flight, but also the first lead as to what caused the fire and subsequent explosion.

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China Airlines Boeing 737 burns at Naha Airport

Posted on August 19, 2007 by artbobo

All passengers and crew are safe. Here’s the link for the Google translation of the Ryukyu Shimpo newspaper web site. The BBC news site has photos and  a video of the incident

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Konan gets Taken out!

Posted on August 15, 2007 by shohashi

Konan High School, the Okinawan prefecture champion and representative to the 89th Annual National Baseball Summer Tournament, lost. Their opponent in the second round was Bunsei Fuzoku High School, representing Toguchi Prefecture, about one hour north by train from Tokyo, … Continue reading →

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Konan wins first round!!!

Posted on August 8, 2007 by shohashi

Konan High School, Okinawa Prefecture Baseball champions and representative to the National Baseball tournament won their first round game today, 3-2. In this single-elimination styled tournament, the Konan vs. Okayama Ridaifuzoku was the 2nd game of 23 in the first … Continue reading →

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