Entertainment

New York's Heavy Hitters headline Club Be Green

It’s a ‘Move the Crowd’ night Saturday at Club Be Green in Naha, as DJ Big Ben turns the musical tables totally loose. Big Ben, a prominent staple on the New York City club circuit, rolls into Be Green for the weekend show demonstrating his eclectic style, which molds together the musical styles of rock, hip hop, reggae, 80’s pop, and more. Read More!

Ralston heads to Crows Nest Club

Tickets are now on sale for the David Ralston Dinner & Show at the Crow’s Nest Club. The July 24th Naps dinner buffet is sponsored by Navy MWR Okinawa, with David Ralston in concert 8 p. Read More!

Gourmet

Yogurtland opens first Asian shop in Okinawa

American yoghurt specialist Yogurtland has opened its first store in Asia, chosing Mihama Carnival Park on Okinawa as the new Pacific base. Fittingly opened on July 4th, America’s Independence Day, U. Read More!

Blue Seal reopens with ice cream, pasta, pie and more

It’s shades of 1960’s pop at the newly remodeled and reopened Blue Seal Chatan Branch, an iconic and stylish interior making it fun to tackle the more than 30 different flavors of ice cream and a whole host of other delectable items just waiting. Money’s never a problem at Blue Seal Chatan Branch, which features a currency exchange booth carrying American, Hong Kong and Taiwan dollars, Korean won, Chinese yuan and Euros. Read More!

Localbeat

Hija River festival promotes rafting, environment and fun

Kadena Town residents are fine tuning their ‘Let’s play full time with Water’ theme ahead of Sunday’s Yu-Yu Hija River Kappa Festival. The 22nd Yu-Yu Hijagawa Kappa Fest takes place at the Yara Castle Park. Read More!

Ryukyu history touted at Urasoe festival

Urasoe City’s annual celebration is not the largest festival on Okinawa, but it is akin to a county fair in midtown America and worth the visit. The three-day Urasoe Tedako Festival kicks off tomorrow night on the city’s Yafuso Street, bringing the touch of summer pageantry, entertainment, music and, of course, food. Read More!

Shopping

Kanehide celebrates with four-day Fair

Home Center Kanehide is excited about its three year anniversary being at Navel Kadena Shopping Mall, and is staging a very special celebration tomorrow through Monday. It’s as if a summer festival is in town, Kanehide officials say, because they’ve got a multitude of events scheduled for adults and youngsters alike. Read More!