October 13, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On October 12 the prefectural citizens’ organization opposing the relocation of U.S. bases within Okinawa and those involved in the Futenma noise lawsuits held an emergency gathering in Kitanakagusuku Village in front of the Ishihira gate to Camp Foster.
This gathering was a response to the CH-53 U.S. military helicopter that made an emergency landing on private property in Takae, Higashi Village, and went up in flames....
October 3, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
A scarce type of coral has been discovered in the ocean area on the south side of Cape Henoko, where the Japanese government plans to do land reclamation for the construction of a new base in Henoko, Nago City.
The Okinawa Defense...
October 6, 2017 by Ryukyu Shimpo
The Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum opened their special exhibit, “Okinawan Theater and a World at War – Dreamlike figures of Okinawa,” on October 5 in Itoman.
Using items such as newspaper articles, photographs,...
October 3, 2017 by Ryukyu Shimpo
An air of nostalgia permeates the Heiwadori shopping arcade in Naha.
The symbol of the area’s shopping district, for years the covered promenade has protected shoppers and the stores they patron from the hot summer sun and the sudden squalls particular...
October 6, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On October 5, Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. announced the details regarding the Laugh & Peace Entertainment School Okinawa that is to open next April in Matsuo, Naha City in Okinawa Prefecture.
Yoshimoto Kogyo thereby began recruiting...
October 2, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On October 1, the last day of the Shurijo Castle Festival, a selection contest for this year’s role of king and queen was held at a special stage in the Una forecourt of Shurijo Castle.
Twenty-three-year-old Ryuto...
September 28, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
“Grandma Fumiko is everyone’s sun, smile, and courage.
” On September 27 in a tent in front of U.S. military Camp Schwab in Henoko, Nago City of Okinawa Prefecture, Fumiko Shimabukuro celebrated her tokachi,...
September 28, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On September 23 and 24, the Ryukyu Shimpo conducted a public opinion poll among residents of Okinawa 18-years-old and above.
The poll was in relation to the deployment of MV-22 Osprey vertical takeoff and landing aircraft at...
September 29, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
Regarding the discovery of an endangered species of coral in the sea area that is set to be turned into reclaimed land for the planned construction of a new military base in Henoko, Nago as part of the relocation of U.S. Marine Corps...
September 21, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
Forty-year old Okinawan singer, Namie Amuro, posted a comment on her official website in which she states she will retire from her career on September 16th next year.
Since her debut in 1992, she has been a prolific artist,...
October 3, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
An endangered type of coral has been discovered at the ocean construction site of the replacement facility for Futenma Air Station in Henoko, Nago City.
On October 2 Governor of Okinawa Takeshi Onaga provided the Okinawa Defense...
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