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Work begins on replacing the roofing tiles on Hoshimmon Gate at Shuri Castle, planned completion in March Visitors watching the roofing work being done at Shuri Castle’s Hoshimmon – January 18, at Shuri Castle Part in Naha (Photograph by Moriaki Kise) January 19, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo   Shuri Castle Park, which had many of its buildings, including the main temple, burned down in October of 2019, began replacing the roof tiles on Hoshimmon Gate January 18. The undertaking will use 13,000 conca...

January 11, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo   Uruma City held its first coming-of-age ceremony at the Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome (bullfighting ring) on January 10, taking extra care to provide proper ventilation. As a special guest for the year of the Ox, an enormous 1,100 kg 10-year-old fighting bull named “Ryuriki-oh” made an appearance. While signing along was not allowed for the music, at the height of Uruma City’s song, Ryuriki-oh stepped in for the new adults, letting out a loud “Moo” and e...

LDP loses first of series of Okinawa polls in blow to Suga government Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If youre not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/ Jiji Jan 18, 2021 Miyakojima, Okinawa Pref. – A candidate supported by the ruling bloc has lost to an opposition-backed rival in the first of a series of mayoral elections in Okinawa Prefecture, in a blow to the government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Su...

Русский Miyakojima, Okinawa Pref., Jan. 18 (Jiji Press)--A candidate supported by Japan’s ruling party has lost to an opposition-backed rival in the first of a series of mayoral elections in Okinawa Prefecture, in a blow to the government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in the run-up to next year’s Okinawa gubernatorial election. In the mayoral poll in the city of Miyakojima in the southernmost Japan prefecture on Sunday, Kazuyuki Zakimi, 71, an independent supported by the Constitu...

Vini Vitharana was born on June 2, 1928 at Pallikudawa, Tangalle. He had his early education at Christ Church College, Tangalle and entered Mahinda College, Galle in 1942 from where he continued his studies until he passed his University entrance examination and entered the University of Colombo in 1945. His academic record appears below. Qualifications: BA University of Colombo 1949, MA Vidyodaya University 1959, PhD Peradeniya University 1966, PhD London 1968, Lanka Sahithya Shoori – Vidyo...

Katsuji Chinen, principal of Futenma No. 2 Elementary School in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, stands on its rooftop on Dec. 11. The U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma can be seen behind an evacuation center on the schoolyard. (Amane Shimazaki) GINOWAN, Okinawa Prefecture--Katsuji Chinen was deeply disturbed by the sight of elementary school pupils kicking around a ball without a care in the world. Chinen, the principal of Futenma No. 2 Elementary School, was in his office in early December wh...

Woman’s corpse found at home after husband dies in traffic accident By Tokyo Reporter Staff on January 1, 2021 OKINAWA (TR) – The corpse of a woman was found in her residence in Uruma City on Monday after her husband was involved in a fatal traffic accident, police said, reports NHK (Dec. 30). At just past 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, police found Harue Higa, 66, dead inside the residence in the Iribaru area. She had slash wounds to the face. The day before, Higa’s husband, aged in his 60s, was ...

JAPAN LOOKS AT NEW BASE RELOCATION OPTION Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 00:00 Futenma troops would move to new Okinawa site By Therese Hart HAGATNA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, ) – The Japanese government has conveyed to the United States that Tokyo will not go through with an existing plan to relocate a U.S. Marine base in Okinawa. Citing several Japanese-U.S. sources, Kyodo News reported that Japan has now begun considering in earnest an alternative plan to reclaim an are...

As we approach the end of 2020, many of us are itching for a bit more freedom. With telework on the rise and winter on the way, there has never been a better time to spread our wings and migrate south to the subtropical haven of Okinawa. From picturesque beaches to that laid-back island vibe, it’s the perfect place to balance wellness and work. Take your time to unplug and relax, knowing that you are never far from the nearest plug — for when you have to take that unnecessarily long video c...