Posted Wed, 02/01/2012 - 02:56 Posted by kumiko
The 4th Himawari in Kitanakagusuku
Himawari (Sunflower) gives a poetic charm to summer.
That’s the image I have had of sunflowers until I saw a local newspaper article with a picture showing plenty of sunflowers are in full bloom in farmlands in the wintertime.
It was a complete culture shock to a person like me, who moved from the mainland Japan.
Himawari means “sunflower” .
Posted Wed, 02/01/2012 - 02:38 Posted by kumiko
Sakura have started to bloom this year!
It is later than usual. Only about 20-30 % of the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
Posted Fri, 08/05/2011 - 12:36 Posted by Ken
Very strong typhoon No.9 Muifa was about 100 km south of Naha, capital of Okinawa at9am on August 5th. It was moving west slowly, with winds of up to 216 kph, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Posted Fri, 05/27/2011 - 08:36 Posted by Ken
Super Typhoon Songda is approaching to Japan. Songda was upgraded to Super Typhoon status which is category 5 at 3a.m. According to the Expected path of Songda, it could hit Fukushima as well.
Please stay away from the beach and check the weather news update.
As of May 27th at 3am
Mazimum Wind: 160mph
Wind Gusts: 195mph
Movement: NW at 13mph
Posted Wed, 05/11/2011 - 05:14 Posted by Ken
This year's very first Typhoon will be passing 70km west side of Naha on May 11th at 15:00pm.
Please check your flight information on the airline company website before you leave your house.
<May 11th, 2011 Flight Information >
JAL3947 Haneda(Tokyo)15:20 - Naha(Okinawa) has beecn cancelled.
JAL3948 Naha(Okinawa)19:50 - Haneda(Tokyo) has been cancelled
ANA ( http://www.ana.co.jp/wws/japan/e/local/dom/flightstatus/)
Posted Wed, 04/27/2011 - 11:11 Posted by Ken
The Kokeshi Roller Dolls are bringing roller derby sports entertainment to the Okinawa community with their first bout Saturday, May 14. Roller Derby has been revived internationally by women who have returned the sport to its original athletic roots.
Posted Mon, 03/28/2011 - 12:51 Posted by kumiko
Look! Aren’t these azaleas beautiful?
“Where are you now? “I am at the Higashi Village Azalea Festival!”
Fifty thousand azaleas are in almost full bloom in Eco Park of Higashi village in northern Okinawa, covering greenery hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The pink shell azaleas welcome you before the entrance of the park.
Posted Sat, 09/04/2010 - 08:26 Posted by kumiko
Okinawa has just held the Bon festival, a three-day observance from August 22 to 24 this year, which is July 13 to 15 of the lunar calendar. Our ancestor spirits stay with us these three days and on the final night we send them off. Young people come out on the streets to perform EISA dance, this is how we entertain our ancestor spirits.
Posted Sat, 09/04/2010 - 02:20 Posted by Haisai Okinawa Japan
Okinawa will again become the target of a tropical system this weekend.
Typhoon Malou, the 9th tropical cyclone in Japan this year, formed Friday afternoon about 470 kilometers southeast of Okinawa, Japan, and was moving northwest at a speed of 36 kilometers an hour.
The strong winds and torrential rain will persist into August 4th to 5th as Malou passes by.The winds will be of minimal tropical storm force, but they will still be capable of causing some tree damage and power outages.
Posted Tue, 08/31/2010 - 07:08 Posted by Haisai Okinawa Japan
A strong Typhoon Kompasu (Typhoon No.7) stroke Okinawa directly with winds of hurricane strength and torrential rain early Tuesday.
As of 9pm August 30th, the center of Typhoon Kompasu was located about 230km south of Minami Daitou Is.
Also there are another 2 typhoon Lionrock(No. 6) in Tiwan area and Typhoon Namtheun(No.8) located on the Yonaguni Island.Tropical Storm Lionrock is forecast to land on the shores of southeastern China west of Taiwan at midweek.
Posted Sat, 08/28/2010 - 05:47 Posted by Haisai Okinawa Japan
Sometimes it is so hard to find a great deal living in the other countries.
Okinawa-Information.com will be happy to introduce some of the great Okinawa deal!
Posted Sat, 08/28/2010 - 04:30 Posted by Haisai Okinawa Japan
According to the Japan Meteorological Agent, a tropical storm beginning to pound west of Naha reached Typhoon strength on Friday. There is a waring of heavy rain in Nago city area. There are no flight cacellation but we strongly suggest to check your flight company website or travel agent for update.
Here is the latest update.
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/warn/353_table.html
Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 02:10 Posted by kumiko
Look at this! This natural powder white sand beach and the clarity of water here are just a few of the reasons that Sesoko beach is one of the top-ranked beaches on the Main Island of Okinawa. With water so crystal clear that you can see the beautiful white sand on the bottom, it’s not hard to tell why Sesoko beach is the most popular beach in Japan for photographers to do shoots with swimsuit models there.
Posted Thu, 07/29/2010 - 06:11 Posted by Haisai Okinawa Japan
New shopping center and entertainment center is now open in Mihama American Village in Chatan.
It is located in the central part of Okinawa, just off the route 58.
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 00:45 Posted by kumiko
I would like to introduce you to Kyoda Road Station-Yanbaru Local Products Center by photos.
It was just 9 o’clock in the morning with very few visitors. Staff were preparing their products. This place is usually crowded in the daytime but at this time of day it is a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere, this is a new experience and extremely delightful.
