Okinawa News and Entertainment http://www.japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.japanupdate.com/i/logo.gif http://www.japanupdate.com Feed provided by JapanUpdate.com. Click to visit. http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9899 The U.S. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9910 With the Special Olympics 2009 less than two weeks away, Kadena Air Base fire fighters have surged forward to contribute more than $17,500 to the Okinawa fundraising effort. Battling 90-degree temperatures and more, some 30 fire fighters volunteered to raise money for the Okinawa Special Olympics programs. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9905 The Stork’s Nest is looking for names for new cottages and Bachelor Officer Quarters to be used by pregnant women and family members who are patients at U.S. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9906 Spa treatments abound, but the Royal Head Spa’s system of ultrasonic cleansing makes it possible to reach deep into pores on the scalp, improving blood circulation and activating metabolism of the skin areas. The Royal Head Spa is found on Okinawa only at Nail & Beauty Precious, where the therapist is certified by the Royal Therapist Association, utilizing the world-first ultrasonic technology. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9912 The wheels of justice move slowly, but a Kin Town worker who ripped off public funds in 2006 is finally going to trial. Civil suits against the woman working at the Kin Town Yaka area community hall have been in place since 2007, but now Ishikawa Police are sending the theft paperwork to the prosecutor’s office. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9911 A protest demonstration and rally against relocating Futenma Marine Corps Air Station to the Henoko area near Camp Schwab in northern Okinawa is becoming angrily vocal as the Sunday event nears. The Prime Minister has repeatedly told the public “I know a lot of Okinawan people want to move Futenma outside of Okinawa, and I want to listen to the Okinawan people’s opinion. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9909 The Japanese government position shifts on Futenma, Indian Ocean refueling operations and continued host nation support to American forces has U.S. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9908 Miyakojima City’s central library is old and antiquated, and the paint’s even peeling off walls, leading library committee members to agree to build a new library in 2012-1013. There’s only one catch to the whole deal, and that’s a lack of money. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9907 Kadena High School slashed its way to a 4-2 victory over Miyazaki Industrial High School to win the All Kyushu Fall Baseball Tournament, earning a berth in the nationwide tournament set to begin November 14th. It was the fourth time an Okinawa high school has won the Kyushu championship, dating back to 1997, when Okinawa Fishery High School won the first time. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9904 The Ryukyu Golden Kings used a balanced attack technique and team play to knock out the Kyoto Hannaryz in a pair of home victories at the Naha City Gymnasium. The Basketball Japan League defending champion Golden Kings slipped past the Kyoto expansion team 90-84 Saturday, then continued the press Sunday for an 86-69 victory. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9903 Marathon runners wanting to run in the 2010 Okinawa Marathon next March 7th can now register to do so. Registration opened Sunday for the 18th annual Okinawa Marathon, and potential participants may register in the first round through December 31st. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9902 A joyride on a rural Nakagusuku Village Route 29 early Sunday morning turned deadly as a mini car driven by a19-year-old careened out of control, crashed through a fence and plunged three meters down into a field. A 15-year-old passenger died at the scene, and two other teens suffered spinal injuries. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9901 Yoichi Iha, Ginowan City’s feisty mayor, has been loud and clear that he wants Futenma Marine Corps Air Station moved not only out of his city, but also outside of Okinawa, and he says that now “I believe Americans are having their own doubts about the future of this transfer.” The mayor’s gearing up to be a speaker at Sunday’s mass rally and demonstration against Futenma, slated to take place at Kaihin Park in Ginowan City. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100 http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9900 The American three-star general commanding U.S. webmaster@japanupdate.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:11 +0100