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More than 2,000 people evacuated for WWII bomb removal at historic Okinawa villa

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Japanese soldiers defused a U.S.-made bomb believed to be a World War II leftover at a historic villa in Okinawa’s capital city.See the Story

World War II · Okinawa Prefecture

Accidental Blast at Okinawa Base Tied to Rust Removal on Old Anti-Tank Shell

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An explosion last month at a munitions storage facility on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, occurred when Japanese soldiers accidentally detonated a fuse on a World War II-era anti-tank shell, Japan’s military said Thursday.See the Story

Anime · Okinawa

"Until the Last One Is Dead": Voices From the Battle of Saipan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Eighty years after the Battle of Saipan, a collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has been uncovered. Their voices tell the story of one of the most brutal chapters of the war.See the Story

Inside NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI “EARTH”

A Vision Rooted in Nature On the southeastern coastline of Okinawa’s Ishigaki Island, a new definition of tropical retreat has taken shape. NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI “EARTH,” the latest and… The post Inside NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI “EARTH” appeared first on stupidDOPENature · Okinawa See the Story

Setsuko Tanaka - Rafu Shimpo

Mrs. Setsuko Tanaka, 100, of Valencia, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025. She is survived by son, Jerry Tanaka (Arlene); daughter, Beverly Oyama (Clifford); grandchildren, Kellen, Brianne, Jeffrey, Erin, Randi; and great-grandson, Zander. She is predeceased by husband, Shigeo Tanaka. Setsuko was loved by her many nieces and nephews, had a spirit of generosity and was devoted to […]War · Okinawa See the Story

Japan's Tourism Is Overheated! 60% of Tourists Turn to Suburban Areas, and Inconvenient Transportation Becomes a Challenge

Last year, a record 36.87 million foreign tourists flooded into Japan, but this also led to the problem of over-tourism, with crowds concentrating more prominently in urban areas. The latest data released by travel agencies on the 11th showed that more than 60% of tourists tend to avoid crowds, and Taiwanese tourists have increased their attention to Kunigami County in northern Okinawa and Mie Prefecture near Kyoto, but 40% of them still believe…Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Okinawa Prefecture's Employment Rate for High School Graduates Exceeds National Average for the First Time, but High Turnover Rate: Labor Bureau Urges People to "Start Job Hunting Early, Don't Rush"

The employment offer rate for new high school graduates who graduated at the end of March in Okinawa Prefecture was 99.4%, exceeding the national average (99.0%) for the first time since statistics began in 2002. While the increase in job offers due to labor shortages, such as the effective job offer rate exceeding 1 for 34 consecutive months, is influenced by the current situation of many "last-minute job offers."Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Consideration Is Being Given to Setting up a Doctor Helicopter Landing Site Within the Junglia Okinawa Park for Emergency Transport During Traffic Jams; on-Site Investigation to Take Place on the 16th | Okinawa Times + Plus

It was learned on the 11th that the opening of the theme park "Junglia Okinawa" in Nakijin Village is causing congestion on surrounding roads, which could lead to delays in emergency transport, and that the park is considering setting up a doctor helicopter landing site within the park. On the 16th, representatives from Urasoe General Hospital, which operates the helicopter, and the Motobu Town and Nakijin Village Fire Department Association wil…Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

What Caused the Heavy Rain that Hit the Okinawa Region This Week? Humid Air Around Typhoon No. 4 Had an Impact, Leading to some Tragic Accidents

This week, the Okinawa region experienced heavy rains due to the "humid air around" Typhoon No. 4. We would like to take a look back at the situation. Typhoon No. 4 formed in the South China Sea on July 5th. As the typhoon moved northward, the Sakishima Islands are believed to have entered an area of strong winds between the 7th and 8th.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

"Soybeans Are Transformed!" "They're Fluffy and White" - Kindergarten Children Smile as They Make Yushi Tofu in Haebaru, Okinawa

[Haebaru] Yonaha No. 2 Nursery School in Haebaru town made yushi tofu on June 24th as part of Food Education Month. With Takemasa Oshiro from the NPO 10,000 Chatterers Conference as the instructor, the children learned about the process of turning soybeans into yushi tofu and then actually made it. The children learned that there are many processed soybean foods, such as tofu, natto, soy sauce, miso, and soybean flour.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

"I'll Do My Best Until I'm 120" Hirata Ichiro Celebrates His 97th Birthday with a Parade in an Open Car in Sokei Ward, Ginoza Village, Okinawa

On June 22nd, a parade and celebration was held in the Souke district of Ginoza Village, Okinawa Prefecture, to celebrate the 97th birthday of Ichiro Hirata. Hirata was in an open car, and his family, relatives, and youth association members marched through the village to celebrate his longevity. (Correspondent: Akira Nakachi) Hirata was born in 1929.Parade · Okinawa Read Article

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More than 2,000 people evacuated for WWII bomb removal at historic Okinawa villa

Accidental Blast at Okinawa Base Tied to Rust Removal on Old Anti-Tank Shell

"Until the Last One Is Dead": Voices From the Battle of Saipan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Inside NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI “EARTH”

Setsuko Tanaka - Rafu Shimpo

Japan's Tourism Is Overheated! 60% of Tourists Turn to Suburban Areas, and Inconvenient Transportation Becomes a Challenge

Okinawa Prefecture's Employment Rate for High School Graduates Exceeds National Average for the First Time, but High Turnover Rate: Labor Bureau Urges People to "Start Job Hunting Early, Don't Rush"

Consideration Is Being Given to Setting up a Doctor Helicopter Landing Site Within the Junglia Okinawa Park for Emergency Transport During Traffic Jams; on-Site Investigation to Take Place on the 16th | Okinawa Times + Plus

What Caused the Heavy Rain that Hit the Okinawa Region This Week? Humid Air Around Typhoon No. 4 Had an Impact, Leading to some Tragic Accidents

"Soybeans Are Transformed!" "They're Fluffy and White" - Kindergarten Children Smile as They Make Yushi Tofu in Haebaru, Okinawa

"I'll Do My Best Until I'm 120" Hirata Ichiro Celebrates His 97th Birthday with a Parade in an Open Car in Sokei Ward, Ginoza Village, Okinawa

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