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Fire of an American Ship in Japan: Students of Saint-Cyr Suspected, an Open French Investigation

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A French investigating judge investigates student officers of St. Cyr, suspected of being involved in the fire of an American ship in Japan in 2024 A French investigating judge investigates See the Story

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Japan's top court rejects U.S. airman's appeal in Okinawa assault case

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The Supreme Court's decision finalizes the five-year prison sentence for Brennon Washington, a 26-year-old service member at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture.See the Story

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<2026 House of Representatives Election> Seeking Ways to Deal with Foreign Talent; Efforts to Deepen Exchanges, but Concerns About the Increase [Regions Question]

Due to a labor shortage caused by the declining birthrate and aging population, the number of foreign workers living in Kumamoto Prefecture is rapidly increasing. In the Diet debates so far between the ruling and opposition parties, the need to promote multicultural coexistence has been emphasized, while there have also been growing calls for restricting the acceptance of foreigners and for stricter rules. Foreigner policy is a major issue in th…See the Story

16 High School Students From the Prefecture Leave for Training to Build a Bridge with Hawaii Through Traditional Performing Arts

The departure ceremony for the "High School Student Traditional Performing Arts Overseas Work Experience Program" (sponsored by the Prefectural Board of Education), which sends high school students dedicated to local performing arts to Hawaii, which is utilizing traditional performing arts as a tourist resource, was held at Naha Airport on January 27th (photo provided). The participating students were enthusiastic about becoming a bridge between…High School Students · Okinawa Read Article

Terrace Cup Elementary School Handball: Boys' Corazon U12 and Girls' Urajiro Win

The first The Terrace Hotels Cup Prefectural Elementary School Handball Tournament was held at the Prefectural General Athletic Park on January 31st and 1st. In the final, the boys' team, Ryukyu Corazon U12, defeated Toyama 19-13, and the girls' team, Uraki, defeated Miyagi 25-12 to win the championship.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Touma Ryuki Takes the Top Spot, and Tokuda Airi Wins in the Women's Division at the Prefectural Judo Championships

The 62nd Prefectural Men's Judo Championship and the 40th Prefectural Women's Judo Championship were held at the Prefectural Budokan on the 1st, and in the men's final, Touma Ryuki (Okinawa Prison) won by a 2-1 decision over Itokazu Yuto (Prefectural Police).Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Okinawa Reports Eight Hiv/aids Cases in 2025, Prefectural Council Reports

The number of HIV/AIDS cases reported in Okinawa Prefecture in 2025 was 12 (4 HIV, 8 AIDS), an increase of 1 from the previous year. A prefectural official reported this at the Prefectural AIDS Countermeasures Liaison Council held at the Prefectural Medical Association Hall in Haebaru Town on the 3rd.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

"Let's Make Awamori a Global Drink!" Professor From Tokyo University of Agriculture Gives Lecture at Awamori Meister Association 20th Anniversary Party to Be Held on February 8th

The Awamori Meister Association will hold a party to celebrate its 20th anniversary on the 8th (Sunday) from 4:30 pm at the Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha City. Professor Emeritus Takeo Koizumi of Tokyo University of Agriculture will give a lecture on the theme "Making Awamori a Global Drink!" Past Japanese champion bartenders will create Awamori cocktails.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

"Eight Stages From Awareness to Purchase" - Explaining Systematic Marketing Knowledge - Advertising Agency Hoon to Hold Study Session on February 18th

[Company News] Advertising agency Hoon will hold a "Study Session on How to Create Marketing Communications" at the Naha Chamber of Commerce on the 18th to connect appropriate advertising and promotions to product sales promotion. The session is limited to 15 people and the participation fee is 3,000 yen. In the first part, commercial planner and director Fukunaga Shuhei will introduce tips for creating a corporate brand.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Compete in Industrial Waste Disposal Technology! the "Industry Grand Prix" Will Be Held at Toyosaki Chura Sun Beach on February 7th

[Company News] The Prefectural Industrial Resources Recycling Association will be holding the "INDUST Grand Prix" at Toyosaki Chura SUN Beach in Tomigusuku City from 10am on Saturday the 7th, where employees from industrial waste disposal-related businesses will compete in industrial waste disposal technology and knowledge. They will compete in three categories: heavy machinery, vehicles, and knowledge, and will operate equipment and take part i…Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Ja Okinawa Launches 10 Billion Yen Fixed Term Savings Campaign Offering Special Interest Rates for Deposits of 300,000 Yen or More

[Company Newsletter] On the 2nd, JA Okinawa launched a fixed term savings campaign for members and users who have deposited 300,000 yen or more into fixed term deposits. It will run until April 30th. A special interest rate of 0.8% applies to three-year deposits for members and 0.6% for non-members. There is also a special interest rate for one-year deposits.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Okinawa's Yomitan Village's Okashi Goten Tops Japan's Top 100 Tourist Attractions for the Seventh Consecutive Year

[Yomitan] In the 46th "Top 100 Japanese Tourist Attractions Selected by Professionals" (sponsored by Travel Newspaper Co., Ltd.), selected by travel agencies and others from around the country, Yomitan Village's Okashi Goten (President: Hideki Sawataki) was ranked number one in the nation for the seventh consecutive year. The company has also been in the top 10 for 15 consecutive years, from the 32nd to the 32nd.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

The Beginning of Spring, "Risshun," Sees Vibrant Pink Ipê Trees in Full Bloom in Uruma City, Okinawa

The 4th is Risshun, one of the 24 solar terms. According to the calendar, it marks the beginning of spring. On the 3rd, Okinawa was covered by a high pressure system and the weather was mostly sunny. In Taba, Uruma City, pink ipê trees delighted the eyes of passersby. A woman from Okinawa City said, "I look forward to them blooming every year. When I passed by last week, they were just in bud, so I wondered if they were in bloom today, and so I …Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

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Fire of an American Ship in Japan: Students of Saint-Cyr Suspected, an Open French Investigation

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<2026 House of Representatives Election> Seeking Ways to Deal with Foreign Talent; Efforts to Deepen Exchanges, but Concerns About the Increase [Regions Question]

16 High School Students From the Prefecture Leave for Training to Build a Bridge with Hawaii Through Traditional Performing Arts

Terrace Cup Elementary School Handball: Boys' Corazon U12 and Girls' Urajiro Win

Touma Ryuki Takes the Top Spot, and Tokuda Airi Wins in the Women's Division at the Prefectural Judo Championships

Okinawa Reports Eight Hiv/aids Cases in 2025, Prefectural Council Reports

"Let's Make Awamori a Global Drink!" Professor From Tokyo University of Agriculture Gives Lecture at Awamori Meister Association 20th Anniversary Party to Be Held on February 8th

"Eight Stages From Awareness to Purchase" - Explaining Systematic Marketing Knowledge - Advertising Agency Hoon to Hold Study Session on February 18th

Compete in Industrial Waste Disposal Technology! the "Industry Grand Prix" Will Be Held at Toyosaki Chura Sun Beach on February 7th

Ja Okinawa Launches 10 Billion Yen Fixed Term Savings Campaign Offering Special Interest Rates for Deposits of 300,000 Yen or More

Okinawa's Yomitan Village's Okashi Goten Tops Japan's Top 100 Tourist Attractions for the Seventh Consecutive Year

The Beginning of Spring, "Risshun," Sees Vibrant Pink Ipê Trees in Full Bloom in Uruma City, Okinawa

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16 High School Students From the Prefecture Leave for Training to Build a Bridge with Hawaii Through Traditional Performing Arts

Terrace Cup Elementary School Handball: Boys' Corazon U12 and Girls' Urajiro Win

Touma Ryuki Takes the Top Spot, and Tokuda Airi Wins in the Women's Division at the Prefectural Judo Championships

Okinawa Reports Eight Hiv/aids Cases in 2025, Prefectural Council Reports

"Let's Make Awamori a Global Drink!" Professor From Tokyo University of Agriculture Gives Lecture at Awamori Meister Association 20th Anniversary Party to Be Held on February 8th

"Eight Stages From Awareness to Purchase" - Explaining Systematic Marketing Knowledge - Advertising Agency Hoon to Hold Study Session on February 18th

Compete in Industrial Waste Disposal Technology! the "Industry Grand Prix" Will Be Held at Toyosaki Chura Sun Beach on February 7th

Ja Okinawa Launches 10 Billion Yen Fixed Term Savings Campaign Offering Special Interest Rates for Deposits of 300,000 Yen or More

Okinawa's Yomitan Village's Okashi Goten Tops Japan's Top 100 Tourist Attractions for the Seventh Consecutive Year

The Beginning of Spring, "Risshun," Sees Vibrant Pink Ipê Trees in Full Bloom in Uruma City, Okinawa

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