Localbeat

Salon new techniques improve facial conditions

Okinawa’s bright sunshine is a contributor to skin problems, and Esthetic salon Come Across has devised new techniques and treatments to minimize or counter those potentially dangerous effects. An innovative new system devised by Come Across is described as a facial training system that is effective against aging, dry and sunburned skin, face lines, including those around the eye, neck, forehead and cheeks. Read More!

Gourmet

Koushien makes yakiniku a truly unique experience

Yakiniku’s a popular dish on Okinawa, but only Yakiniku Koushien has found a way to serve up dishes like nobody else. Open only six months, Yakiniku Koushien has captured the excitement of patrons as it serves its wide variety of meaty barbequed dishes sushi conveyor style. Read More!

Entertainment

Naha and Okuma festivals add to Golden Week

The thrills of the Naha Haarii are about to begin, as tens of thousands flock to Aja Port starting Sunday to partake in the island’s largest dragon boat races and festival. The three-day festival, the 35th Naha Haarii, invokes the dragon boat races to pay homage to farmers seeking good harvests and fishermen wanting safety on the waters. Read More!

Jitterin Jinn headlines Ryukyu Graffiti Special

Rock ‘n roll will rock Carnival Park Mihama Tuesday—both indoors and out—as the Ryukyu Graffiti Special comes to town. The afternoon and evening event begins outside Carnival Park Mihama, under the Chatan Ferris Wheel, at 2:30 p. Read More!

Cotonoha Artspace & Cafe stimulates all senses

Cotonoha is a stylish café and gallery located on route 330 in Ginowan City. Owner Daryl Mitchell set out to create the perfect synthesis of food, art and music. Read More!

Coral Sea theme set for Edge Collection 2009

The line up for a major fashion show and musical presentation in May will feature many of Japan's cutting edge models and artists at Koza Music Town. Shibuya Tokyo and Okinawa are teaming up for the Edge Collection 2009 to be held May 16th, drawing on the theme "Save the Coral Sea". Read More!