Hamahiga Island, located to the east of Katsuren Peninsula, is known as “Kami no Shima,” or “God’s Island.”

I love pugs. They are my favorite loaves of snoring, drooling, and heavy shedding fur animals.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Tobojka addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2024.

This graphic illustration was created to inform service members and their families serving in Okinawa of what to have prepared for natural disasters and was created on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 31, 2024.

As Golden Week, a series of national holidays similar to spring break, kicks off on mainland Japan and Okinawa, it’s time to enjoy the weather and some outdoor activities.

The head coach paused like a conductor catching an off-key clarinet. He fixed his eyes on a face flushed firetruck-red, streaming with tears.

There are some great events coming up.

Spring in Okinawa is a season for road tax as well as flowers and beach openings. Every year, road tax payment needs to be made between April and May. 

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Vasquez is promoted to the rank of Corporal during his promotion ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, March 1, 2024.

If you are planning to drive along the east coast of Uruma City or go to islands such as Henza, Hamahiga, Miyagi, and Ikei this coming Sunday, expect slow-moving traffic.