Localbeat

Japan's local foods showcased at Food Fair

It’s going to be an eye opener, to say the least, as Okinawans have a chance to give their taste buds the experiences of Hokkaido, Otaru, Ishikari, Tokyo, Osaka and more. The Foods Fair Okinawa 2010 runs Saturday through Monday at the Convention Center, showcasing the foods from throughout the nation. Read More!

Culture

Ikebana's beauty going on display

Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement often called the “way of flowers”, will be displayed to the public March 26th ~ 28th by the Ikebana International Okinawa Chapter Annual Flower Exhibition. The three-day exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store on Kokusai Street in Naha will feature dozens of Ikebana flower displays from most of the local Ikebana chapter’s 131 members. Read More!

Community

Nanjo City hosting Joyathlon sports event

It looks like a triathlon, but wait. A triathlon has swimming, bicycling and running. Read More!

Entertainment

Japan Street Dance Championships this weekend

Japan Street Dance Championships, Haisai 2010 will take plave on Saturday and Sunday at Azama Sun Sun Beach starting at noon on both days. Participants from all over Japan will compete in free style and break dancing categories for cash prizes, while kids and juniors will also have their own categories. Read More!

Reggae mega event at Salt & Pepper

Those who love reggae will have their favorite genre of music for their hearts’ content on this weekend when Salt & Pepper live performance and entertainment house in Mihama Carnival Park stages a 24-hour “Ryukyu Reggae Wave 2010 extravaganza. The event kicks off on Saturday at 6 p. Read More!