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Drawing audiences totaling 9402 people, Basketball Japan League (known as the BJ League) playoff finals took place on the 20th at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo. Ryukyu Golden Kings (Okinawa) defeated Higashi-Mikawa Phoenix (Hamamatsu) 89 – 73. This is the … Continue reading →

Hanami (literary meaning “flower viewing”) is one of the most popular Japanese traditional customs practiced, starting when cherry blossoms bloom in March or April. People come together to sit under the cherry blossoms trees, have picnics, and get a little … Continue reading →

The drama, based on Toyoko Yamazaki’s novel, illustrates the fate of journalist Ryota Yuminari as he unfolds the truth behind the revision of Okinawa. For more information, visit Tokyo Broadcasting System Television’s official website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/eng/nowshowing/index.html In the last episode (which … Continue reading →

I have been browsing to find out about the Okinawan fashion scene lately, and I came across this website: madeinokinawa.com They are a group of creators, not limited to fashion but music and art as well, that embrace traditional techniques, … Continue reading →

On January 16th, the Okinawa Municipal Museum announced its discovey of magatama (a comma-shaped bead) in the ruins of Goeku Castle, where King Sho Taikyu of the Ryukyu Kingdom ruled during the 15th century. This 5cm stone-made magatama is considered … Continue reading →

Winter is here, and tis the season to crave for oden in Japan. Boiled eggs, daikon radish, potatoes, devil’s tongue, and fish cakes soaked with soy-based dashi broth bring smiles to people’s faces across the country. Regional variations exist, but … Continue reading →

There are many superheroes in Japan, like Ultraman, but check this out… Ryujin Mabuyer, an Okinawan based superhero, to the rescue! He is to protect the Mabui Stones from the evil Majimun gang along with his pals, Ryujin Ganasea and … Continue reading →

Monday morning on the 20th of August has brought Okinawa back into the world spotlight.  This time is for the unhappy reason of the China Airlines flight number 52 bursting into flames after parking at the gate.

Itokazu won a victory in the upper house elections, Sunday, July 29th.  All over Japan, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) incumbent’s suffered defeat after defeat.  This can be seen as a barometer of public sentiment, against the ruling party and especially … Continue reading →