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Tourists to Okinawa Reach Record High of over 10.75 Million, up 11.2% From Last Year, Driven by Domestic Tourists

Okinawa Prefecture announced on the 26th that preliminary figures for the number of tourists in 2025 (January to December) show an increase of 11.2% from the previous year to 10,755,800, beating the previous record of 2019 by 5.8%, setting a new record high. The number of domestic visitors exceeded the previous year, reaching a new record high. The number of foreign visitors was the third highest on record.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Oroku Girls' First Victory in Three Years, Konan Boys' Fifth Consecutive Victory: Prefectural High School Winter Kendo Championships, with Junior High School Freshmen Also Competing in Heated Matches

The 57th Prefectural Junior High School Newcomer Tournament and the 57th Prefectural High School Winter Tournament for Kendo were held on the 24th at Showa Pharmaceutical University High School. In the final league of the top four teams, Oroku won their eighth championship in three years for the girls' division. Oroku, Konan, and Naha were all tied with two wins and one loss, but Naha, with fewer wins, was eliminated. Oroku, with 13 single point…Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

U.S. Marines Validate Ability to Air Lift a Mission Master in the First Island Chain

CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JAPAN – U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, alongside Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, forward deployed with Marine Aircraft Group 36 as part of the Unit Deployment Program, validated the ability to aerial lift a Mission Master Silent Partner with a CH-53E Super Stallion on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

[House of Representatives Election, Okinawa 2nd District] "All Okinawa" Members Yoichi Iha and Saya Takara Appeal to Avoid Division

On the 25th, House of Councillors members Iha Yoichi and Takara Saya of the Okinawa Wind group held a press conference at the prefectural office and announced their intention to support incumbent Aragaki Kunio (69), who is being endorsed by All Okinawa in the House of Representatives election in Okinawa's 2nd district. They then expressed concern over the actions of some in the Social Democratic Party who are backing former incumbent Zukeran Nag…Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Fujiwara Achieves New Tournament Victory in the 100km Race; Takai Achieves Her Third Victory in the Women's Race, the First in Two Years

[Miyakojima Wide Marathon Reporting Team] Men's 100km race sets new tournament record in first time appearance. At the 36th Miyakojima 100km Wide Marathon, which started and finished at Shimoji Park in Miyakojima City on the 25th, Taku Fujiwara (39) from Saitama Prefecture, who participated for the first time in the men's 100km division, won with a new tournament record of 6 hours, 51 minutes, and 45 seconds.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Governor Tamaki: "I Will Take the Results Seriously" - Cheers on Toguchi Following Defeat of "All Okinawa" Candidate in Nago Mayoral Election

In the Nago City mayoral election held on the 25th following the expiration of the current mayor's term, the candidate who was supported by "All Okinawa" and opposed the government's construction of a new U.S. military base in Henoko, Okinawa, was defeated. Regarding this, Governor Denny Tamaki said on the morning of the 26th, "I accept the result as it is, and I hope that (the incumbent elected) Toguchi Taketoyo will continue to work hard to im…Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Chants of "Fight!" and "Waido" Boost Miyakojima Waido Marathon: Residents Cheer on Runners Along the Road

[Miyakojima Wide Marathon Reporting Team] "Fight!" "Waido!" At the 36th Miyakojima 100km Wide Marathon, held in Miyakojima City on the 25th, volunteers and residents along the road cheered on the runners.Sports · Okinawa Read Article

The Roiling Flames that Stole Okinawa's Treasure: "This Is a Matter for the Prime Minister's Office" - the Government Also Took Action: Asahi Shimbun

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■A Stories "Burnt Treasure" (1) I woke up to the sound of my Chihuahua moving, sleeping with me. The smell of dried bonito flakes was in the air in the pitch-black room. Something was wrong. Wanan Sato, a clay artist from Naha City...Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

"Make Your Choice the Right One" - Kings Coach Yonamine Gives Career Guidance Lecture to 700 Naha International High School Students, Urging Them to "Make an Effort to Change"

[Naha] Former professional basketball player Tsubasa Yonamine (42), who currently serves as an assistant coach and development coach for the Ryukyu Golden Kings, recently gave a career guidance lecture at Naha International High School. Approximately 700 first- and second-year students listened and thought deeply about their future paths and careers.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

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毎日のちょっとした出来事、気になる風景、人々の暮らしの営みを記者がゆる～く切り取る写真コーナー。　新年を彩る琉球ゴールデンキングスのＴシャツバズーカ。まるでチームからのお年玉ですね＝４日、沖縄市・沖縄サントリーアリーナ（小宮健撮影）。Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

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Tourists to Okinawa Reach Record High of over 10.75 Million, up 11.2% From Last Year, Driven by Domestic Tourists

Oroku Girls' First Victory in Three Years, Konan Boys' Fifth Consecutive Victory: Prefectural High School Winter Kendo Championships, with Junior High School Freshmen Also Competing in Heated Matches

U.S. Marines Validate Ability to Air Lift a Mission Master in the First Island Chain

[House of Representatives Election, Okinawa 2nd District] "All Okinawa" Members Yoichi Iha and Saya Takara Appeal to Avoid Division

Fujiwara Achieves New Tournament Victory in the 100km Race; Takai Achieves Her Third Victory in the Women's Race, the First in Two Years

Governor Tamaki: "I Will Take the Results Seriously" - Cheers on Toguchi Following Defeat of "All Okinawa" Candidate in Nago Mayoral Election

Chants of "Fight!" and "Waido" Boost Miyakojima Waido Marathon: Residents Cheer on Runners Along the Road

The Roiling Flames that Stole Okinawa's Treasure: "This Is a Matter for the Prime Minister's Office" - the Government Also Took Action: Asahi Shimbun

"Make Your Choice the Right One" - Kings Coach Yonamine Gives Career Guidance Lecture to 700 Naha International High School Students, Urging Them to "Make an Effort to Change"

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Tourists to Okinawa Reach Record High of over 10.75 Million, up 11.2% From Last Year, Driven by Domestic Tourists

Oroku Girls' First Victory in Three Years, Konan Boys' Fifth Consecutive Victory: Prefectural High School Winter Kendo Championships, with Junior High School Freshmen Also Competing in Heated Matches

U.S. Marines Validate Ability to Air Lift a Mission Master in the First Island Chain

[House of Representatives Election, Okinawa 2nd District] "All Okinawa" Members Yoichi Iha and Saya Takara Appeal to Avoid Division

Fujiwara Achieves New Tournament Victory in the 100km Race; Takai Achieves Her Third Victory in the Women's Race, the First in Two Years

Governor Tamaki: "I Will Take the Results Seriously" - Cheers on Toguchi Following Defeat of "All Okinawa" Candidate in Nago Mayoral Election

Chants of "Fight!" and "Waido" Boost Miyakojima Waido Marathon: Residents Cheer on Runners Along the Road

The Roiling Flames that Stole Okinawa's Treasure: "This Is a Matter for the Prime Minister's Office" - the Government Also Took Action: Asahi Shimbun

"Make Your Choice the Right One" - Kings Coach Yonamine Gives Career Guidance Lecture to 700 Naha International High School Students, Urging Them to "Make an Effort to Change"

［沖縄days］キングスからのお年玉！ 沖縄市・沖縄サントリーアリーナ | 写真コーナー 沖縄days

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U.S. Marines Validate Ability to Air Lift a Mission Master in the First Island Chain

［沖縄days］キングスからのお年玉！　沖縄市・沖縄サントリーアリーナ | 写真コーナー沖縄days

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U.S. Marines Validate Ability to Air Lift a Mission Master in the First Island Chain

［沖縄days］キングスからのお年玉！　沖縄市・沖縄サントリーアリーナ | 写真コーナー沖縄days