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"I Eat One Rice Ball a Day, but I Can Ring in the New Year with Okinawa Soba noodles." a Line Forms at a New Year's Eve Soup Kitchen in Yogi Park, Naha City.

In an effort to support people struggling to make ends meet, the Shuri Day Laborers' Union in Okinawa held a "New Year's soup kitchen" twice a day, in the afternoon and evening, at Yogi Park in Naha City from December 31st to January 2nd, distributing food, clothing, blankets, and other items to visitors.Naha · Naha Read Article

Marine Hospitalized with Head Injury After Scooter Crash on Okinawa

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An unidentified 19-year-old U.S. Marine suffered brain hemorrhaging after crashing an electric kickboard scooter on a street in Naha, Okinawa’s capital.Naha · Naha See the Story

What Percentage of Okinawans Support the Introduction of a Lodging Tax? How Would You Like the Money Used? Mirai Lab Conducts a Survey

According to the results of a survey on Okinawa tourism conducted by the Okinawa Future Human Resources Development Lab (Naha City), 60% of Okinawa residents and approximately 50% of those living outside the prefecture were in favor of introducing a tourist tax (accommodation tax). When asked how tax revenues should be used, the top responses were for the development of infrastructure such as tourist facilities and public transportation, and for…Money · Naha Read Article

Candidates for Okinawa Gubernatorial Election Narrowed to Five; Conservative Selection Committee Conducts Written Review; De Facto Ldp-Backed Candidate to Be Decided on January 11th

In preparation for next autumn's Okinawa gubernatorial election, the Candidate Selection Committee (chaired by Katsuya Kinjo), made up of business leaders and conservative local leaders, held its third meeting in Naha City on the 28th and narrowed the list of candidates down to five through a written review. The committee will meet with each candidate at its final meeting on January 11th next year to make a final decision. The candidates will ef…Naha · Naha Read Article

A Four-Month Limited Western-Style Confectionery Shop Aims to Raise Awareness of Okinawa's Specialty Sweets. Naha City's Public Challenge Shop Opens

MIND SHOP ASUNARO, the first challenge shop selected by the city in a public competition, opened in November at the First Makishi Public Market in Naha City. The shop will be open until early March next year.Naha · Naha Read Article

Okinawa's Economy Maintains "Expansion Trend" Despite China's Travel Restrictions, According to the Bank of Japan's Naha Branch's December Economic Outlook

The Bank of Japan's Naha branch announced on the 22nd that its assessment of Okinawa's financial and economic outlook for December maintained that "the prefecture's economy is on an expansionary trend." Branch manager Teppei Nagano predicted, "Tourism is driving the economy. Hotel occupancy rates are high, and despite the impact of travel restrictions from China, the expansionary trend will continue." By category, the bank upgraded its assessmen…Bank of Japan · Naha Read Article

"I Agree with the Purpose, but..." Residents Worried About Worsening Traffic Congestion Around Shuri Castle Ask Okinawa Prefecture for a Solution at Briefing for Construction of Exhibition Facility for Japanese Military Headquarters Cave

A public information session hosted by Okinawa Prefecture regarding the exhibition facility for the former Japanese 32nd Army Headquarters Cave was held in Naha City on the 9th, with approximately 50 people in attendance. This was the second such session, following the one on the 8th. Concerns about worsening traffic congestion and questions about the reasoning behind the selection of the construction site were raised one hour longer than the sc…Naha · Naha Read Article

Yuhi Nagoya, a Gifu Native, Moved to Okinawa with the Intention of "Burying His Bones" After Winning the Naha Marathon to Celebrate His Daughter's Second Birthday in His Third Attempt, Going From 293 to 75, Placing 10th.

[39th NAHA Marathon] [Naha] Nagoya Yuhi (28) from Urasoe City, who placed 10th in the men's NAHA Marathon on the 7th, presented a medal to his daughter Haori, who turned two that day. In his third appearance, he steadily improved his ranking, finishing 293rd, 75th, and 10th. "I was able to do this thanks to the support of my family and the community.Sports · Naha Read Article

Okinawa's First Brewery Opens "Craft Sake," a Brewed Alcohol Made with Locally Grown Rice, with Shipments Expected by the End of the Year. Pursuing Okinawan Authenticity with Secondary Ingredients Such as Acerola.

TABELU (Naha City), a restaurant operator, has opened the "NOMU Brewery" in Okinawa City and begun producing "Craft Sake," a brewed alcoholic beverage made with rice grown in the prefecture. Sales will begin within the year. Using ingredients from the prefecture such as acerola, pineapple, and shikuwasa, the company aims to create a new genre of alcoholic beverage with a distinctive Okinawan flavor.Naha · Naha Read Article

Water Outage in Okinawa: Hotels Also Call for Water Conservation; Novotel Okinawa Naha in Shuri Has Two Days' Worth of Water in Its Storage Tanks

Novotel Okinawa Naha in Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, has been without water from the Nishihara Water Purification Plant since around noon on the 24th. The hotel has about 500 tons of water in its water storage tanks, so it says it will be able to operate normally for about two days. However, it also has reservations for school trips from the 25th, so it is urging guests to conserve water.Naha · Naha Read Article

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"I Eat One Rice Ball a Day, but I Can Ring in the New Year with Okinawa Soba noodles." a Line Forms at a New Year's Eve Soup Kitchen in Yogi Park, Naha City.

Marine Hospitalized with Head Injury After Scooter Crash on Okinawa

What Percentage of Okinawans Support the Introduction of a Lodging Tax? How Would You Like the Money Used? Mirai Lab Conducts a Survey

Candidates for Okinawa Gubernatorial Election Narrowed to Five; Conservative Selection Committee Conducts Written Review; De Facto Ldp-Backed Candidate to Be Decided on January 11th

A Four-Month Limited Western-Style Confectionery Shop Aims to Raise Awareness of Okinawa's Specialty Sweets. Naha City's Public Challenge Shop Opens

Okinawa's Economy Maintains "Expansion Trend" Despite China's Travel Restrictions, According to the Bank of Japan's Naha Branch's December Economic Outlook

"I Agree with the Purpose, but..." Residents Worried About Worsening Traffic Congestion Around Shuri Castle Ask Okinawa Prefecture for a Solution at Briefing for Construction of Exhibition Facility for Japanese Military Headquarters Cave

Yuhi Nagoya, a Gifu Native, Moved to Okinawa with the Intention of "Burying His Bones" After Winning the Naha Marathon to Celebrate His Daughter's Second Birthday in His Third Attempt, Going From 293 to 75, Placing 10th.

Okinawa's First Brewery Opens "Craft Sake," a Brewed Alcohol Made with Locally Grown Rice, with Shipments Expected by the End of the Year. Pursuing Okinawan Authenticity with Secondary Ingredients Such as Acerola.

Water Outage in Okinawa: Hotels Also Call for Water Conservation; Novotel Okinawa Naha in Shuri Has Two Days' Worth of Water in Its Storage Tanks

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"I Eat One Rice Ball a Day, but I Can Ring in the New Year with Okinawa Soba noodles." a Line Forms at a New Year's Eve Soup Kitchen in Yogi Park, Naha City.

Marine Hospitalized with Head Injury After Scooter Crash on Okinawa

What Percentage of Okinawans Support the Introduction of a Lodging Tax? How Would You Like the Money Used? Mirai Lab Conducts a Survey

Candidates for Okinawa Gubernatorial Election Narrowed to Five; Conservative Selection Committee Conducts Written Review; De Facto Ldp-Backed Candidate to Be Decided on January 11th

A Four-Month Limited Western-Style Confectionery Shop Aims to Raise Awareness of Okinawa's Specialty Sweets. Naha City's Public Challenge Shop Opens

Okinawa's Economy Maintains "Expansion Trend" Despite China's Travel Restrictions, According to the Bank of Japan's Naha Branch's December Economic Outlook

"I Agree with the Purpose, but..." Residents Worried About Worsening Traffic Congestion Around Shuri Castle Ask Okinawa Prefecture for a Solution at Briefing for Construction of Exhibition Facility for Japanese Military Headquarters Cave

Yuhi Nagoya, a Gifu Native, Moved to Okinawa with the Intention of "Burying His Bones" After Winning the Naha Marathon to Celebrate His Daughter's Second Birthday in His Third Attempt, Going From 293 to 75, Placing 10th.

Okinawa's First Brewery Opens "Craft Sake," a Brewed Alcohol Made with Locally Grown Rice, with Shipments Expected by the End of the Year. Pursuing Okinawan Authenticity with Secondary Ingredients Such as Acerola.

Water Outage in Okinawa: Hotels Also Call for Water Conservation; Novotel Okinawa Naha in Shuri Has Two Days' Worth of Water in Its Storage Tanks

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