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Yoshimoto Kogyo to open entertainment school in Naha next spring

Yoshimoto Kogyo to open entertainment school in Naha next spring

 

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 new students.

On the same day, comedian group Garage Sale and comedian Jimmy Onishi held a press conference at the Tokyo headquarters.

Regarding the company, they said, “They...

 

Shurijo Castle Festival: Tsuha and Higa elected for the roles of King and Queen

Shurijo Castle Festival: Tsuha and Higa elected for the roles of King and Queen

 

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...

Celebrating tokachi with 400 people in front of Camp Schwab

Celebrating tokachi with 400 people in front of Camp Schwab

 

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,...

Recent poll shows 72% of Okinawans deem Osprey “dangerous” as 68% suggest withdrawal

Recent poll shows 72% of Okinawans deem Osprey “dangerous” as 68% suggest withdrawal

 

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...

Okinawa Defense Bureau begins talks with Okinawa prefectural government regarding endangered coral

Okinawa Defense Bureau begins talks with Okinawa prefectural government regarding endangered coral

 

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...

Namie Amuro makes a surprise announcement to leave the stage

Namie Amuro makes a surprise announcement to leave the stage

 

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,...

Onaga advises construction halt after endangered coral discovery at Henoko construction site

Onaga advises construction halt after endangered coral discovery at Henoko construction site

 

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...

Catalonia’s leader delivers victory speech after 90% of voters vote for independence in referendum

Catalonia’s leader delivers victory speech after 90% of voters vote for independence in referendum

 

October 3, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Takahiro Miyagi reporting from Barcelona

 

Catalonia, the autonomous region located in northeastern Spain, voted for independence in a referendum held on October 1.

90% of voters voted in favor of becoming an...

Yomitan Village Assembly condemns vandalism of Chibichiri Gama as disrespectful to the war dead

Yomitan Village Assembly condemns vandalism of Chibichiri Gama as disrespectful to the war dead

 

September 28, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On the afternoon of September 22, the Yomitan Village Council held a session at which they approved a special resolution by the majority (13 in favor, 5 in opposition) on an incident of vandalism at the Chibichiri Gama cave in Namihira,...

Chikako Yamashiro receives Asian Art Award as young internationally rising artist

Chikako Yamashiro receives Asian Art Award as young internationally rising artist

 

September 27, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

The Asian Art Award 2017, an award given to upcoming young global artists, was announced on September 27.

Chikako Yamashiro, art director and artist, from Naha City was given the grand prize.

 

Yamashiro...

2 Ospreys make emergency landing at Ishigaki airport, runway temporarily closed

2 Ospreys make emergency landing at Ishigaki airport, runway temporarily closed

September 30, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

At around 2 p.m. on September 29, two MV-22 Osprey aircraft belonging to the U.S. military’s Futenma air base made an emergency landing at Ishigaki Airport.

According to the Okinawa Defense Bureau, the cockpit indicator in one of the two...