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Shurijo Castle Festival

Posted on October 22, 2006 by artbobo

Shurijo Castle Festival Oct 27-29 The festival includes the Ryukyu Dynasty Royal Procession with 1,500 performers in period costume down Kokusai Street on Oct. 29.  The procession of the Chinese Investiture Envoys and the coronation ceremony occur at Shurijo Castle … Continue reading →

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Okinawa International Youth Hostel

Posted on October 14, 2006 by artbobo

In Naha, dorm style youth hostel. Prices staart at 3360 yen ($29)for members and 4410 yen ($38)for non-members. http://www.jyh.gr.jp/okinawa/

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Ukishima Towns Ryokan

Posted on October 14, 2006 by artbobo

This Ryokan in Naha has rooms with shared or private bathrooms. Prices start at 3000 yen ($26). Formerly known as Shinkinichi Ryokan. http://www.shinkin-1.net

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Busena Terrace Beach Resort

Posted on October 13, 2006 by artbobo

Not for the budget minded, this beach resort is in the northern central part of the island. Beautiful. Expensive. Rates from 38115 yen ($331) to 577,500 yen ($5021) per night. http://www.terrace.co.jp

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Hotel Hokke Club

Posted on October 13, 2006 by artbobo

Located in Shintoshin near the Omoromachi monorail station. Rates from 7560 yen ($65) single, 13650 yen ($118) double. http://www.hokke.co.jp

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Wanted for Okinawa Prefectural Museum

Posted on October 12, 2006 by artbobo

The Okinawa Prefectural Museum is looking for items to display. "Wanted! Okinawa symbolic things and items of the World"

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Ear Cuffs and Ear Wraps

Posted on October 10, 2006 by artbobo

Okinawa.com sponsor Ear Cuffs Marty Magic ear cuffs and ear wraps for the fantastic life. Marty Magic Okinawa Jewelry Collection Jewelry inspired by Okinawa

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Become a sponsor

Posted on October 10, 2006 by artbobo

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Tour de Okinawa Cycling Event

Posted on October 10, 2006 by artbobo

2006 Tour de Okinawa http://www.tour-de-okinawa.jp/english/November 11(Sat)-12(Sun)NPO Tour de Okinawa Association, Northern Region Municipal Office, Japan Cycling Association, Japan Cycling Federation　

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ChanpuruSou Hostel

Posted on October 9, 2006 by artbobo

It’s hard to beat 1500 yen ($13) a night for a place to sleep. This dorm style hostel located near the Makishi public market in Naha has few amenities and may be a little crusty for many but if you’re … Continue reading →

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