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Fireworks in Itoman and Uruma in hopes of an end to the coronavirus pandemic

Fireworks in Itoman and Uruma in hopes of an end to the coronavirus pandemic

July 25, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

On the evening of July 24, just after the date one year before the planned start of the Tokyo Olympics, which were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, fireworks were launched simultaneously around the country in the hope of adding a bit of brightness and excitement to people’s lives. In Okinawa, around 50 fireworks each were launched at the Itoman fishing port and Energic Stadium Ishikawa in Uruma.

The fireworks were planned by the Junior...

 

Promote Koza’s charms: number of Okinawa City’s tour guides reach 180

Promote Koza’s charms: number of Okinawa City’s tour guides reach 180

July 27, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

Okinawa City—On July 16, the Okinawa City Tourism and Products Promotion Association (chaired by Takashi Shimabukuro) concluded its 15th tour-guide training program, which aims to cultivate leaders to disseminate Okinawa City’s diverse culture and history. With...

Base employees rush to get tested two weeks after cases were confirmed on base, with some calling the testing “too late” and others wanting to quit their jobs

Base employees rush to get tested two weeks after cases were confirmed on base, with some calling the testing “too late” and others wanting to quit their jobs

July 26, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

Fourteen new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Okinawa on July 25, the most single-day cases announced by the prefecture so far. Meanwhile, Okinawa prefecture has come to understand that there are a total of 229 cases from U.S. military personnel on the island,...

A catch of suku is unloaded at port, energizing Ojima Island in Nanjo

A catch of suku is unloaded at port, energizing Ojima Island in Nanjo

July 22, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

Nanjo – On July 21, which corresponds to June 1 on the old lunisolar calendar, a catch of suku (baby rabbit fish), also called the “ocean bonus” was hauled in to Ojima Island in Tamagusuku, Nanjo. Stores on the island that sell the fish were bustling with locals...

Editorial: 13% of children live in poverty—stop the pandemic from exacerbating inequality

July 24, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

According to the latest National Lifestyle Survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the childhood poverty rate in Japan is at 13.5%, meaning one in seven children live in poverty. The result indicates no improvement was made since the previous...

Kokusai Dori and Heiwa Dori shops take direct hit from coronavirus, revitalization efforts ensue

Kokusai Dori and Heiwa Dori shops take direct hit from coronavirus, revitalization efforts ensue

July 23, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

It came to this newspaper’s attention that the Cooperative Associations of Naha Kokusai Dori Shopping Street conducted an examination on July 20 and 21 into the closing of 40 shops on Kokusai Dori (International Street) in Naha City due to the spread of the...

Okinawa Prefectural Government to team with OIST in coronavirus antibody survey

July 21, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

On July 15, the Okinawa Chubu Central Hospital started collecting specimens for antibody surveys to be carried out by the Okinawa Prefectural Government in partnership with the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) for a survey of the state of coronavirus...

OIST and HabuBox collaborate on kariyushi capsule collection

OIST and HabuBox collaborate on kariyushi capsule collection

July 17, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) in Onna Village collaborated with the T-shirt brand HabuBox to create a capsule collection of kariyushi wear. A photoshoot was held on campus on July 7. The exclusive designs are based on the...

Fishing village exterminates 145 sharks in effort to prevent damage to fishing hauls July 18, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

Fishing village exterminates 145 sharks in effort to prevent damage to fishing hauls July 18, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

July 18, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

Ishigaki – Fishermen from Ishigaki engaged on a two-day shark hunt on July 13 and 14 in the ocean around Ishigaki island. Over the course of the two days, they caught a total of 145 sharks, including species such as tiger sharks, silvertip sharks, and tawny nurse...

Residents near U.S. bases ask for PCR testing as coronavirus spreads among U.S military personnel

Residents near U.S. bases ask for PCR testing as coronavirus spreads among U.S military personnel

July 17, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo.

Upon receiving news that cases of persons infected with the novel coronavirus are being confirmed one after another on U.S. military bases, residents of municipalities in the north-central part of Okinawa Island are making one inquiry after another. As apprehension...

Governor Tamaki requests U.S. military suspend transfer of personnel from the U.S. to Okinawa amid coronavirus outburst on U.S. bases

Governor Tamaki requests U.S. military suspend transfer of personnel from the U.S. to Okinawa amid coronavirus outburst on U.S. bases

July 16, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

Tokyo – Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki visited the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), and the Ministry of Defense (MoD) on July 15, to compose an official request demanding the U.S. institute policies to thoroughly administer PCR...