Posted by okinawatime on 2011/02/24
Introducing a new service to make your stay in Okinawa more comfortable and fulfilling
Okinawa Prefecture has established the Okinawa2Go! Project as a new service to enable overseas visitors to enjoy tourism even on their own. Trial operation starts in October 2010. The Okinawa2Go! Project provides a 24-hour contact center to enable overseas visitors to enjoy their stay with peace of mind, as well as a new information service using the iPhone 4 to help visitors discover more of the attractions available in Okinawa.
Visit Okinawa 2 go http://www.okinawa2go.net/?lang=en
- Okinawa2Go help center service in three languages (English, Chinese, and Korean) Available 24 Hours and Year Round.
- Free iPhone 4 Rental – 100 iPhones are available on a first-come basis and sign up the application forms. http://www.okinawa2go.net/?page_id=17&lang=en
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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/02/10
This feature introduces traditional Okinawan karate and kobudo.
by Okinawaken Karatedo-Rengokai
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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/03/28
Okinawa Togyu 沖縄闘牛 Bullfighting
In Okinawa, there is Togyu (闘牛) bullfighting. Unlike Spanish bullfighting, which pits the bull against an armed man, Togyu in Okinawa they let two bulls fight it out with a man “coaching” each bull. It involves two bulls starting by locking horns. They push and butt each other in a contest of strength until one retreats or turns away, the other bull then being declared the winner. The men in the ring with them are their coaches, they help them fight but also help keep them apart when the fight is over.
The third game：Explosive advancement(Red ribbon rolled in tail) vs Panda
第三試合 爆進(紅) vs 手々青年団パンダ(白)
宜野湾激戦大闘牛大会 平成20年3月16日(日) うるま市石川多目的ドーム
Fierce battle of Ginowan big bullfight rally March 16, 2008(Sunday) at Ishikawa multipurpose dome in Uruma City
The most popular Togyu (闘牛) bullfights of the year take place in May and November, during the spring and the fall.
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Posted by okinawatime on 2009/05/02
Okinawa Bus Adventures
These tips are by USMC Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac, July 2008 his explorations of the Bus System off the bases in Okinawa. He said, Exploring Okinawa by means of local public transportation is not difficult, but does require a basic knowledge of the procedure.
http://www.okinawa.usmc.mil/public%20affairs%20Info/Archive%20News%20Pages/2008/080703-bus.html
I recommend that you try out with short destinations for a couple of times and you’ll probably understand the Okinawan bus systems and you’ll build more confidence in taking a bus in Okinawa.
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Okinawa Prefecture has established the Okinawa2Go! Project as a new service to enable overseas visitors to enjoy tourism even on their own. Trial operation starts in October 2010. The Okinawa2Go! Project provides a 24-hour contact center to enable overseas visitors to enjoy their stay with peace of mind, as well as a new information service using the iPhone 4 to help visitors discover more of the attractions available in Okinawa.
