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After 48 years in business, barbershop owner in Nago cuts his grandson’s hair for his final customer

After 48 years in business, barbershop owner in Nago cuts his grandson’s hair for his final customer

October 7, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Hideki Matsudo

 

Nago – The “Kinjo Riyouten” barbershop in Miyazato, Nago, owned by Kisei Kinjo, finally served its final customer October 1 after 48 years in business. The last person to get their hair cut by Kinjo was his grandson Kyoka, 18. The store, which Kinjo ran with his late-wife Toshiko (who passed away 8 years ago at age 79), as well as Kinjo’s personality, were beloved by the local community. Kinjo said smiling, “I...

 

Nagoya High Court makes “groundbreaking decision” in favor of Okinawa’s plaintiffs about riot police in Takae

Nagoya High Court makes “groundbreaking decision” in favor of Okinawa’s plaintiffs about riot police in Takae

October 8, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On October 7 the Nagoya High Court, ruling on a taxpayers’ suit concerning the deployment of riot police accompanying helipad construction in the Northern Training Area (NTA), made a decision that found illegality in the procedure used when...

Foot traffic in Mihama still light day after emergency declaration lifted, “I look forward to the customers coming back”

Foot traffic in Mihama still light day after emergency declaration lifted, “I look forward to the customers coming back”

October 2, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Chatan – On the day the emergency declaration was lifted on October 1, the number of people that could be seen in the American Village in Mihama, Chatan was sparse. There were some local shopers and tourists, but no where close to the activity seen...

Joint representatives Yoko Uema and Makoto Motomura: ‘Shelter for young single mothers opens in Okinawa’

Joint representatives Yoko Uema and Makoto Motomura: ‘Shelter for young single mothers opens in Okinawa’

September 30, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On October 1, a shelter for protecting young single mothers will open in the central part of Okinawa Island. The shelter, called Oniwa, is represented jointly by Professors Yoko Uema and Makoto Motomura of the University of the Ryukyus. The two...

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies debuts Okinawan Language course this fall

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies debuts Okinawan Language course this fall

September 28, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (President Kayoko Hayashi) is adding Okinawan to its roster of language courses this fall term beginning November. The Okinawan Language course will also be offered online to the general public, with the same...

All-Okinawa Coalition continues urgent suspension of protest activities in Henoko

All-Okinawa Coalition continues urgent suspension of protest activities in Henoko

September 30, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

On September 29 the All-Okinawa Coalition, which opposes the construction of the Futenma Replacement Facility (FRF) in Henoko, Nago City, announced that the suspension of the protest activities, such as those in front of a gate to Camp Schwab in Henoko, will...

Police dispatched to apprehend 700 kg. fighting bull, but have trouble moo-ving it back to its home

Police dispatched to apprehend 700 kg. fighting bull, but have trouble moo-ving it back to its home

September 29, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Uruma – On the afternoon of September 28, it was reported to police that there was a bull outside of someone’s house in Ishikawa, Uruma. The bull was a 700 kg. fighting bull that is being raised nearby the house in question, and the police...

Okinawa Prefecture and the Ministry of the Environment patrol Yambaru forest to stop poaching

Okinawa Prefecture and the Ministry of the Environment patrol Yambaru forest to stop poaching

September 24, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Okinawa Prefecture and the Ministry of the Environment engaged in joint patrols of Yambaru forest on September 22 and 23 to prevent future poaching and theft of the rare and valuable wildlife species that live in the northern region of Okinawa’s...

ANA celebrates 60 years of service to Okinawa at Naha Airport

ANA celebrates 60 years of service to Okinawa at Naha Airport

September 24, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On September 23, the Okinawa branch of ANA (All Nippon Airways) held an event at Naha Airport to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its service to Okinawa. ANA employees handed out commemorative gifts to the 207 passengers boarding the 11 a.m. flight...

Convertible explodes and catches fire in the ocean after getting stuck in a mudflat

Convertible explodes and catches fire in the ocean after getting stuck in a mudflat

September 22, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On September 19 around 3:20 p.m. off the coast of Matsuda in Ginoza, a 110 call came in saying “I got stuck in a mudflat in my car, and I can’t get it out.” The car was an American-made convertible rental car with the top down. While trying...

Marines parachute drop onto private land in Ie Village, sparking safety concerns for villagers

Marines parachute drop onto private land in Ie Village, sparking safety concerns for villagers

September 23, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

During parachute drop training at Iejima Auxiliary Airfield in Okinawa, two U.S. Marines landed on private land outside of the zone provided. On September 22, residents of Ie Village spoke out about their concerns that such an occurrence could...