September 21, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo
Bird crossing tunnels have been set up under Route 58 in Kunigami to protect the endangered Yambaru-kuina, or Okinawa rail, from being hit by cars. Some chicks are confirmed to have passed through the tunnels. Groups and organizations have been working to save the rails. One group took care of a rail that was hit by a car in August and recently released the bird after it recovered. Those involved in the groups urge drivers to be more careful about the birds....
September 18, 2012 Ryukyu Shimpo
On September 17, events for the Respect-for-the-Aged Day were held in all over Okinawa. On Ishigaki, five beauty therapists and manicurists visited Ohama One, a day-care facility, where they gave massages and provided finger-nail service to aged people for free....
September 21 Ryukyu Shimpo
On September 20, the Okigin Economic Institute estimated that the 28th All Japan Triathlon Miyakojima pumped about 330 million yen into the Okinawan economy, which increased in activity by 1.7 % over the previous year. The main effects on the economy were in the service,...
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