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OMSB and OCVB join together to start dive shop excellence certification system in April

OMSB and OCVB join together to start dive shop excellence certification system in April

January 12, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

The Okinawa Marine Leisure Safety Bureau (OMSB) will institute its system to certify the excellence of diving companies and guides on April 1. On January 11, OMSB signed a comprehensive business alliance with the Okinawa Tourism Convention Bureau (OCVB) to launch the system. The OCVB will list certified companies on its homepage with the aim of building a safe and trusted Marine Leisure brand.

According to OMSB, systems to certify diving ability are...

 

Okinawa-related movies ranked in top 10 of Kinema Junpo’s movie ranking

Okinawa-related movies ranked in top 10 of Kinema Junpo’s movie ranking

January 11, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

The 91st Kinema Jumpo top ten ranking for movies released in 2017 was announced January 10. “Target Island Kaji kataka,” the movie that deals with issues of military bases and the deployment of self defence forces on neighboring islands such as Miyako and...

Ishigaki Island is rising global tourist hot spot

Ishigaki Island is rising global tourist hot spot

January 14, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, selected Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, number one on its “2018 Top Destinations on the Rise” list announced January 13.

User reviews highlighted coastal landscape that features “picturesque scenery” that...

After satirizing the Okinawan base issue, comedian Daisuke Muramoto draws attention to it, saying, “There is something to Okinawa’s actions”, and “It’s the same Japan”

After satirizing the Okinawan base issue, comedian Daisuke Muramoto draws attention to it, saying, “There is something to Okinawa’s actions”, and “It’s the same Japan”

 

January 4, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

After drawing a lot of attention for a comedy routine on “The Manzai 2017,”...

Governor Onaga will keep requesting suspension of all U.S. military flights after consecutive emergency landings

Governor Onaga will keep requesting suspension of all U.S. military flights after consecutive emergency landings

 

January 9, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On the morning of January 9 Governor Takeshi Onaga gave his response to the recent consecutive emergency landings of U.S. Marine Corps helicopters on Ikeijima and in Yomitan Village.

He said, “I am truly at a loss for words....

Forced landing of U.S. military aircraft results in unanimous decision by Uruma City Council

Forced landing of U.S. military aircraft results in unanimous decision by Uruma City Council

 

At 10:00 a.m. on January 11,

 

Uruma City Council President Seizen Ohya held an emergency meeting.

In this meeting, the city council unanimously came to a decision and created a memorandum regarding the forced landing of an U.S. military aircraft that took place...

U.S. think tank researcher Doug Bandow visits Ginowan to see how Okinawans live face to face with U.S. military aircraft trouble

U.S. think tank researcher Doug Bandow visits Ginowan to see how Okinawans live face to face with U.S. military aircraft trouble

 

January 9, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On...

Shimoji of Kinoshita Circus thrills the audience

Shimoji of Kinoshita Circus thrills the audience

January 5, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
By Chikako Maemori

A skilled performer set the stage for a variety of performances; the 40-year-old performer from Ishigaki City, Kazuya Shimoji, performs three roles on his own at the Kinoshita Circus held at Toyosaki Town special venue in Tomigusuku City....

1972 U.S. Embassy proposal to review U.S.-Japan Joint Committee framework blocked by military

1972 U.S. Embassy proposal to review U.S.-Japan Joint Committee framework blocked by military

 

January 3, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

By Washington Special Correspondent Yukiyo Zaha and Ryota Shimabukuro

 

It recently came to light through declassified official U.S. documents that in May 1972, with the reversion of Okinawa to Japanese sovereignty...

Another MCAS Futenma helicopter emergency landing, this time in Yomitan Village

Another MCAS Futenma helicopter emergency landing, this time in Yomitan Village

 

anuary 8, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo online edition

On January 8 around 4:45 p.m. an AH-1 attack helicopter from MCAS Futenma made an emergency landing on the grounds of the Hijagawa administrative group waste disposal facility in Gima, Yomitan Village. People working in the fields nearby...

Ikei citizens to protest this month after U.S. Military helicopter makes emergency landing

Ikei citizens to protest this month after U.S. Military helicopter makes emergency landing

 

January 7, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

(Uruma, Ikei Island) A UH-1 U.S. military helicopter from MCAS Futenma made an...