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Written by Rena Miyagi
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Tuesday, 11 September 2007 |
DATE / Dec 2nd (SUN) 9:00a.m. start
The Deadline for Applications / Sep 28th (Enter Online or Postalmail )
PLACE / Naha city, The southern part of Okinawa
INFO / Naha Marathon association Office
URL http://www.naha-marathon.jp/
TEL 098-862-9902 |
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Kumejima Marathon |
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Written by Rena Miyagi
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Tuesday, 11 September 2007 |
DATE / 28th Oct ( SUN )
The Deadline for Applications / Enter Online Sep 23rd (SUN) 11:00PM
By Postalmail Sep 26th (WED) should be postmarked not
later than September 26th.
PLACE / Kumejima
INFO / Kumejima Marathon Secretariat
URL http://www.kumejima-marathon.info/
TEL 098-985-2072 |
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All-Island Lion Dance Festival |
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Written by Rena Miyagi
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Tuesday, 11 September 2007 |
Sep 30th (SUN)
It is said that Shishimai ( Lion Dance ) could exorcise the eveil spirits and bring a good harvest and local prosperity. It has been inherited in many places in Okinawa.
PLACE / Uruma city Ishikawa Sports Park
TIME / 18:00 – 21:00
INFO / The Uruma city Board of Education Cultural Affairs Department
TEL 098-978-7245
http://www.ocvb.or.jp/card/en/0140000337.html |
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Shurijo Castle Park Moon Viewing and Banquet 2007 |
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Written by Rena Miyagi
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Tuesday, 11 September 2007 |
Sep 28th - 30th (FRI - SUN)
Held annually on August 15 of the lunar calendar, the event reproduces the Mid-Autumn Banquet, one of seven banquets held to entertain envoys from China. Ukanshin odori and Kumiodori (classical dances) are performed under the harvest moon.
PLACE / Shurijo Castle UNA Forecourt
TIME / 18:30 – 20:00
CHARGE / Free
INFO / Shurijo Castle Park Management Center
URL http://www.shurijo.com/ TEL 098-886-2020 |
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Itoman Great Tug-of-war |
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Written by Rena Miyagi
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Tuesday, 11 September 2007 |
Sep 25th (TUE)
It is Held annually on August 15 of the lunar calendar to pray for a good harvest and a good haul. Everyone can join this tog-of-war.Before the tog-of war, Michi-jyune- will be held. ( Michi-jyune- is a kind of parade)
PLACE / Route 331 ( Between Hakugindo and Itoman Rotary)
TIME / Michi-jyune 14:00～ Tog-of-war 17:15～
INFO / Itoman City Office
TEL 098-840-8137
http://www.ocvb.or.jp/card/en/0140000412.html |
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"B.C. Street" new book on Amazon |
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Written by Art Bobroskie
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Friday, 07 September 2007 |
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Book written by Ed Cooper. From the Amazon.com description: An exotic blend of East meets West, B.C. Street, based in part on actual events drawn from recent history, is a romantic tale of a young U.S. Marine’s first love during a time when the U.S. military exercised governance in the Far East. |
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Chatan,Kadena, and Okinawa City lose funds |
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Written by Byron Jones
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Friday, 31 August 2007 |
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On the evening of the 29th of August, Ministry of Defense officials announced that Kadena town, Okinawa city and Chatan town would not qualify for special government subsidies from the Defense ministry. |
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Piercing Bolt is the Culprit of Airline Fire and Explosion |
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Written by Byron Jones
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Wednesday, 29 August 2007 |
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A ground crew man who witnessed fuel leaking from a Boeing 737 gave not only warning for the passengers and the crew of said flight, but also the first lead as to what caused the fire and subsequent explosion. |
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China Airlines Boeing 737 burns at Naha Airport |
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Written by Art Bobroskie
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Monday, 20 August 2007 |
All passengers and crew are safe. Here's the link for the Google translation of the Ryukyu Shimpo newspaper web site.
The BBC news site has photos and a video of the incident |
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Vitamin C Rich Hearty Goya and Tofu Salad Recipe |
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Written by Byron Jones
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Sunday, 19 August 2007 |
Ingredients for 2 people
Go-ya (better melon) 1/3 melon
Tomato 1/2 fruit
Tofu (momentofu) 1/2 package
Home made salad dressing |
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Konan gets Taken out! |
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Written by Byron Jones
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Thursday, 16 August 2007 |
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Konan High School, the Okinawan prefecture champion and representative to the 89th Annual National Baseball Summer Tournament, lost. Their opponent in the second round was Bunsei Fuzoku High School, representing Toguchi Prefecture, about one hour north by train from Tokyo, home of the famous Nikko Shrine. |
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Konan wins first round!!! |
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Written by Byron Jones
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Wednesday, 08 August 2007 |
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Konan High School, Okinawa Prefecture Baseball champions and representative to the National Baseball tournament won their first round game today, 3-2. In this single-elimination styled tournament, the Konan vs. Okayama Ridaifuzoku was the 2nd game of 23 in the first round. |
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Konan is ready to Battle!! |
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Written by Byron Jones
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Tuesday, 07 August 2007 |
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On August 8th, 2007, Konan High School, Okinawa Prefecture Baseball Champions and Prefecture Representative to the National Baseball tournament finally have an opportunity to play. |
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