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県内に多く滞在する外国人へ向けて、沖縄のローカル情報を英文にて週刊で発信しています。広告を掲載して頂いたお客様へ、外国人の集客が上がるよう様々なサービスを企画実行しております!これからますます国際化著しくなる沖縄で我々とともに外国人をもターゲットにビジネス展開をしていきませんか!

No serious injuries reported,
09/06/2025

No serious injuries reported,

An explosion occurred at the North side of the Kadena Air Base munition’s storage area, June 9, 2025.

The explosion was inside of an Okinawa Prefectural Government managed facility.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

Yeah!! The Okinawa Metrological Agency declared that the rainy season on Okinawa just over today!!Let’s enjoying Okinawa...
08/06/2025

Yeah!! The Okinawa Metrological Agency declared that the rainy season on Okinawa just over today!!

Let’s enjoying Okinawan summer 🏖️!!

And today is the last day that we can watch the Shuri Castle main palace reconstruction site, and next chance is the day that unveiling in 2026! (The other parts of Shuri Castle are still open to public)

I went there and took about of pictures today😁👍

It was a fine Friday today! Love Okinawan shell ginger flowers! (Gettou)
06/06/2025

It was a fine Friday today! Love Okinawan shell ginger flowers! (Gettou)

The Emperor of Japan, Empress and their daughter princess Aiko will visit Okinawa from tomorrow through the day after to...
03/06/2025

The Emperor of Japan, Empress and their daughter princess Aiko will visit Okinawa from tomorrow through the day after tomorrow. Its for that they having a memorial service for the war dead in the battle of Okinawa.

Then strict regulations for the traffic will be controlled around Naha Airport~Tomigusuku~Itoman from 13:00~18:30 for tomorrow. And also around Naha through Naha Airport from 9:30~17:30 on 5th.

Please take care!

https://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/national/entry-4297561.html

Wandering Okinawa!!  (O-Shiro) district in Ozato, Nanjo city!Very nostalgic and really interesting district!This bell wa...
01/06/2025

Wandering Okinawa!! (O-Shiro) district in Ozato, Nanjo city!

Very nostalgic and really interesting district!

This bell was found in 1935, but once took away to U.S. in the battle of Okinawa, and finally returned to here Ufugushiku in 1992.

Wandering Okinawa @ Tropical beach in Ginowan!!  The first playing on the beach this summer 🏖️  Where is the rainy seaso...
31/05/2025

Wandering Okinawa @ Tropical beach in Ginowan!! The first playing on the beach this summer 🏖️ Where is the rainy season 😁👍

Have a good weekend!

OkiLife!!  Itoman Haaray; a traditional and fun event in southernmost of OkinawaThe Itoman Haaray takes place on the May...
28/05/2025

OkiLife!! Itoman Haaray; a traditional and fun event in southernmost of Okinawa

The Itoman Haaray takes place on the May 4th of the Lunar Calendar. This day is actually May 30th 2025 of the Gregorian Calendar. Most people in Itoman adhere to the Lunar Calendar as it governs the tidal season. In Itoman, fishing is the epicenter of daily life. Everything revolves around it. And this is why the Haaray is so important to the people of Itoman; it is their way of praying for a prosperous fishing season and safe return home from the sea. The event features a variety of boat races in different categories, such as an internal junior high school competition or companies set against other companies. The main race, however, is centered around the district rivalries.

Elsewhere on the island, Dragon Boat Races are called “Haarii”. But in Itoman, they call it “Haaray”. This event is not one to be missed, as crowds of spectators flock to the southern Okinawa region to see the colorful, rich life of the “uminchu”, a hybrid term of both Japanese and the Okinawan language that means fisherman (“Umi’ meaning “sea” in Japanese and “nchu” meaning “people” in the Okinawan language).

During early summer, Haarii races can be seen all over the island in different towns. Communities use the old traditional fishing boats called “sabani” without the sail. Most races are similar throughout the island going from start to finish. But in Itoman, they have added another tradition separate from the other races. The crew has to tip the boat over at a halfway point, after which they have to straighten up the boat again, climb onboard, bail the water out, and continue to finish the race. Originally, Haarii was a festival for praying for a good catch and a safe voyage out to sea. In Itoman this is still the core of their beliefs. In recent years, the Haarii has been popularized welcoming people of all walks of life.

It is believed that the Haarrii races descended from China about 600 years ago. At the time during the Ryukyu Kingdom it was customary to have a Haarii race as a means to pray for healthy crops, good health, and safe voyage when out to sea. From there, it virtually spread everywhere on the island. It is said that Haarii was eventually spread to Miyako and Yaeyama by way of the Itoman fishermen.

And as with time, Haarii has evolved little by little in terms of its intention. There is the common “Ugan Baaray” which prays for a safe voyage and a prosperous season. Then there is also an “Shokuiki Haarii” in which teams with similar occupation are set against one another. The “Kun-nukase Haarii” is a race in which the boat is tipped over intentionally, raised again, and then continues to the finish line.

Program: https://www.city.itoman.lg.jp/uploaded/attachment/18006.jpg

PIN: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VCRwoNoX9dS5exBZA

Restarting backyard small garden in rainy season 😁☔️ planted some vegetables and Okinawan hot peppers 🌶️!!Then had some ...
26/05/2025

Restarting backyard small garden in rainy season 😁☔️ planted some vegetables and Okinawan hot peppers 🌶️!!

Then had some row firefly squids for dinner tonight 😁👍

Have a good night!!

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