May 27, 2022 · Independent investigation on toxic PFAS levels in six municipalities underway. May 27, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo. By Shugo Asato, Wakana Aragaki . High levels of PFAS (organofluorine compounds), which are known to be harmful to the human body, were found in tap water at the Chatan water treatment plant in Okinawa Prefecture.

May 27, 2022 · 1,000 people rally in Tokyo for protection of the constitution and no base in Henoko. May 27, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo. By Manato Akira . A rally called “construction of a new base in Henoko is not permitted and Okinawa and Japan are covered by the constitution, in Tokyo”, opposing the construction of the Futenma Replacement Facility (FRF) in Henoko, Nago City, was held at the Hibiya Open-Air ...

Okinawa enters the rainy season, first region in Japan to do so, one day earlier than previous year. May 4, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo . The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Okinawa Regional Headquarters, announced the morning of May 4 that the Okinawa region appeared to have entered the rainy season.

Peace Prayer Statue cleaned as prayer for peaceful New Yea in Itoman. December 17, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo . Itoman – On December 16, the Okinawa Peace Prayer Statue at the Okinawa Peace Hall in Mabuni, Itoman, was wiped clean of dust as part of …

Recent News PAC3 missiles transferred from Kadena to Futenma and Camp Courtney. October 25, 2011. Early in the morning of October 25, the United States Army moved its PAC3 (Patriot surface-to-air missile) and related vehicles, which had been deployed in the U.S. Air Force Kadena Air Base to U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station and Camp Courtney in Uruma City.

Dec 28, 2021 · Mizuho distillery debuts Yonaguni Rum, second of eight islands series. December 21, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo. By Wu Li Jun . The Naha City-based distillery Mizuho Shuzo announced its newest creation, the Yonaguni Rum, which is made using brown sugar from Yonaguni Island.

Tour at Nakamura House Recreates Hospitality of Ryukyu Royal Family Gourmet. March 16, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo. By Takahiro Kina . Kitanakagusuku – On February 22, the Kitanakagusuku Tourism Association held two monitoring tour events at the Nakamura House, which has been designated an important cultural asset in Japan.

Hawaii Okinawa Association sells 8,400 Okinawan doughnuts in 3 days. August 3, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo. By Hanae Gushiken Higa. The Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA) set up a drive-thru for customers to pick up their pre-ordered sata-andagi, a traditional Okinawan treat, at the Hawaii Okinawa Center on July 19.

Gov. Tamaki scales back Okinawa Memorial Day service as Covid cases hit 2,307. May 20, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo. By Shohei Tsukazaki . On May 19, the Okinawa prefectural government’s Covid-19 task force gathered and announced that the Covid alert issued on Okinawa’s main island and Miyako Island will remain in effect through May 26.

Recent News Editorial: The petition to protect war-dead remains should be quickly passed into law. February 12, 2022 Ryukyu Shimp . Takamatsu Gushiken, who represents the war-dead remains recovery volunteer organization “Gamafuya,” has submitted a petition to the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly calling for the establishment of regulations to preserve the remains of those who died in war. In ...