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Jun 26 – Shinya Mayonaka “Toshibii Live” – 7 p.m. at Kaze-wa Minami Kara, Itoman City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 26 – Toururunten – 8 p.m. at Taurus, Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 26 – Atsuto Takara – 9 p.m. at Gibson, Kume, Naha City, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 26 – NID-DEI – 9 p.m. at Groove, Urasoe City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 26 – Kino (jazz vo.) – 8 p.m. at Kam’s House, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 26 – Mari Miyagi – 8 p.m. at Live House MODs, Mihama, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 26 – Mihanagumi – 7 & 9 p.m. at Kalahai, Mihama, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 26 – Open Stage – 7 p.m. at Bantar House, Okiei Street, admission free
Jun 26 – Keiko Mizukoshi – 7 p.m. at Hotel Nikko Naha Grand Castle, Shuri, Naha City, tickets ¥6,000 include food and drinks
Jun 26 – Amateur Jazz Session Day – 8 p.m. at Green Ants, Izumizaki, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 26 – Machu “Solo Piano Jazz Live” – 20:30 p.m. Aria Cara Lounge at Nikko Alivila Hotel, Yomitan Village, admission free
Jun 26 – Eru Jahana (jazz) – 7, 8 & 9 p.m. at Poolside BBQ & Beer Garden, Laguna Garden Hotel, Ginowan City, admission free (barbeque & all drinks set ¥5,000)
Jun 26 – Song Day Week Party – 8 p.m. at Seikatsu-no Gara, Sakaemachi, Naha City, admission free
Jun 26 – Madhura – 8 p.m. at Coconut Moon, Onna Village, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 26 – Ryukyu Dance – 6 p.m. at Tembus Hall, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,260
Jun 27 – “Rain of Love Songs” Concert – 7 p.m. at Ashibinaa Theater, Korinza Mall, Okinawa City, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,500 at door
Jun 27 – Nicotine – 7 p.m. at Sakurazaka Central, Naha City, tickets ¥1,500 in advance, ¥2,000 at door
Jun 27 – Jupiter – 8 p.m. at Taurus, Koza Music Town, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 27 – Kadena Carnivals – 9 p.m. at Gibson, Kume, Naha City, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 27 – Song Day Eve Party – 8 p.m. at Groove, Urasoe City, admission free
Jun 27 – Tom Inagawa (pf)/ Etsu (dr)/ Hideki Takao (b)/ Sawako – 9 p.m. at Jazz Jungle, Park Avenue, Okinawa City, tickets ¥1,500 in advance, ¥2,000 at door
Jun 27 – Sorami/Hidefumi Komura/Tsuyoki Ito/Katsuya Ikehara (jazz) – 8 p.m. at Kam’s House, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 27 – Keiko Mizukoshi – 8 p.m. at M frog, Goya, Okinawa City, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,500 at door
Jun 27 – Yukihiro – 8 p.m. at Live House MODs, Mihama, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,300 at door
Jun 27 – Okinawa Southern Band – 8 p.m. at Top Note, Omoromachi, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,300 at door
Jun 27 – Tink Tink – 7 & 9 p.m. at Kalahai, Mihama, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 27 – Koza Music Town 1st Anniversary Friendship Concert – 7 p.m. at Koza Music Town, Goya, Okinawa City, tickets ¥3,500 in advance, ¥4,000 at door
Jun 27 – Soprano Concert – 7 p.m. at Nago City Civic Hall, tickets ¥500
Jun 27 – Evening Folk – 8 p.m. at K-mind, Nagata, Ginowan City, tickets ¥1,000 in advance, ¥1,300 at door
Jun 27 – Joketta (Masako Oshiro) with Element of the Moment – 8 p.m. at Green Ants, Izumizaki, Naha City, ticets ¥1,500
Jun 27 – Lua Cheia “Guitar & Vocal Jazz Live” – 20:30 p.m. Aria Cara Lounge at Nikko Alivila Hotel, Yomitan Village, admission free
Jun 27 – Asia Sun Rise – 9 p.m. at Kotobuki Diner, Makishi, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 27 – The Jammers – 7, 8 & 9 p.m. at Poolside BBQ & Beer Garden, Laguna Garden Hotel, Ginowan City, admission free (barbeque & all drinks set ¥5,000)
Jun 27 – Free Mie – 9 p.m. at Sound Café B-up, Nago City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 27 – “Kariyushi” Okinawan Entertainment – 7 p.m. at Prefecture Hometown Theater, Higashimachi, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,500 at door
Jun 27 – Ryukyu Minyo Concert – 1-8 p.m. at Nishihara Central Community Hall, admission free
Jun 28 – 80’s Rock Band Live 2008 – 8:30 p.m. at Rock in Okinawa, Kokusai Street, naha City, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 28 – FM Okinawa & Tower Records Presents SOFFet New Standard Tour 2008 – 6 p.m. at Sakurazaka Central, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,500 at door
Jun 28 – Song Day Carnival 2008 – 4 p.m. at Nishihara Marine Park Stage, Yonabaru, admission free
Jun 28 – Taisho Koto Student Concert – 2 p.m. at Uruma City Theater Akashi Hall, Gushikawa, admission free
Jun 28 – Kaguyahimo – 9 p.m. at D-set Café, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 28 – Sunokichi Matsuda – 7, 8:30 & 10 p.m. at Live House Shimauta, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 28 – 2side1Brain – 6 p.m. at 7th Heaven Koza, Goya, Okinawa City, tickets ¥1,500 in advance, ¥2,000 at door
Jun 28 – Dear Prudence – 9 p.m. at Gibson, Kume, Naha City, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 28 – Fleur Saxophone Ensemble – 9 p.m. at Green Ants, Kumoji, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,500 at door
Jun 28 – Club Groove & Okinawa Pop Underground – 8 p.m. at Groove, Urasoe City, admission free
Jun 28 – Sommersault Kick 126 – 6:30 p.m. at Human Stage, Ginowan City, tickets ¥1,500 in advance, ¥2,000 at door
Jun 28 – Guitar Panda – 9 p.m. at Jazz Jungle, Park Avenue, Okinawa City, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 28 – Yuko Kamazawa – 8 p.m. at Kam’s House, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 28 – Madhula – 8 p.m. at Live House MODs, Mihama, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 28 – Keiko Mizukoshi – 9 p.m. at Musica, Nishimachi, Naha City, tickets ¥2,500 in advance, ¥3,000 at door
Jun 28 – Tink Tink – 7 & 9 p.m. at Kalahai, Mihama, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 28 – Acoustic Mind – 8 p.m. at Bantar House, Okiei Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000 in advance, ¥1,300 at door
Jun 28 – Piano & DEKO Harmony – 2 p.m. at Okinawa City Civic Hall, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 28 – Meiji University Mandoline OB Concert – 2 & 6 p.m. at Progress Center Hall, admission free
Jun 28 – Ajisai Music Summer Festival – 11 a.m. (12:30-1:30 p.m. Cleaning Campaign) at Shiokawa Beach, Motobu Town, tickets ¥3,000
Jun 28 – Kazue Kohama – 8:30, 9:40 & 10:50 p.m. at Aria Cara Lounge, Hotel Nikko Alivila, Yomitan, admission free
Jun 28 – Asia Sunrise – 9 p.m. at Juhachiban Yokojo, Yomitan, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 28 – Sir Demon Kogure’s Ryukyu-Yamato Music Summit – 7 p.m. at Izena Industry Support Center, Izena Island, tickets ¥4,000 in advance, ¥5,000 at door
Jun 28 – Sunconscious – 8 p.m. at Ondoh, Okinawa City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 28 – Summer Garden – 7:30 p.m. at Kazeno Sato, Sashiki, Nanjo City, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 28 – Mami Yonetake – 7, 8 & 9 p.m. at Poolside BBQ & Beer Garden, Laguna Garden Hotel, Ginowan City, admission free (barbeque & all drinks set ¥5,000)
Jun 28 – Hawaiian Paradise Show – 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 at Paraiso, Kumoji, Naha City, admission free
Jun 28 – Takumi Solo Live – 9 p.m. at Favorite Café, Paradise Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 28 – Building Blocks – 3 & 5 p.m. at Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa, Toyozaki, Tomigusuku City, admission free
Jun 28 – I Scream – 9 p.m. at Club Ando, Chatan, tickets ¥2,500
Jun 28 – Yatai Festival – 4 p.m. at Sakaemachi Ichiba, Naha City, admission free
Jun 28 – Chidy Asian Night (Balinese music) – 7:30 p.m. at Restaurant Chidy, Oroku, Naha City, admission free
Jun 28 – Seisuke Shimabukuro (Okinawan Folk Music) Concert – 6 p.m. at Tedako Hall, Urasoe City, tickets ¥1,999
Jun 28 – Yaeyama Folk Dance – 6:30 p.m. at Okinawa Hometown Theater, Higashimachi, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,500 at door
Jun 28 – Okinawan Classic Music – 2 p.m. at Okinawa National Theater, Urasoe City, admission free
Jun 28 – Taiko Festival – 2 p.m. at Naha City Civic Hall, Yorimiya, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 28 – Ginowan Marina-Zamami Yacht Race – 8 a.m. start off Ginowan Marina
Jun 28 – Soccer: FC Ryukyu vs. Tochigi SC – 3 p.m. at Chatan Sports Park, Mihama, tickets adults ¥800, school students ¥600 in advance, add ¥200 at gate
Jun 28-29 – Bitina Piano Competition – 10:30 a.m. at Sugar Hall, Sashiki, Nanjo City, admission free
Jun 28-29 – Koza ZIBA Old Book Market – 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Plaza House Shopping Center Fair Mall, Okinawa City, admission free
Jun 28-29 – Flea Market – 7-10 a.m. at Camp Courtney Commissary Area, admission free
Jun 28-29 – Ryukyu Folk Song (Minyo) Contest – 10 a.m. at Nishihara Central Community Hall, admission free
Jun 29 – Asian Kung-Fu Generation – 6:30 p.m. at Koza Music Town, Goya, Okinawa City, tickets ¥4,000
Jun 29 – Kazumasa Oda Tour 2008 – 5:30 p.m. at Ginowan Kaihin Park Outdoor Stage, Ginowan City, tickets ¥8,400
Jun 29 – Namiko – 8 p.m. at Koza Music Town, Goya, Okinawa City, tickets ¥2,000
Jun 29 – Sommersault Kick – 5:30 p.m. at Cyber Box, Kume, Naha City, tickets ¥1,500 in advance, ¥2,000 at door
Jun 29 – Free Evening – 9 p.m. at Groove, Urasoe City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 29 – Asarato – 8 p.m. at K-mind, Nagata, Ginowan City, tickets ¥500 in advance, ¥700 at door
Jun 29 – Yukiko (Jazz Singer) – 8 p.m. at Kam’s House, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 29 – Soluna – 8 p.m. at Live House MODs, Mihama, tickets ¥1,500 in advance, ¥2,000 at door
Jun 29 – Tink Tink – 7 & 9 p.m. at Kalahai, Mihama, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 29 – Dream of Heart Concert – 4 p.m. at Palette Kumoji Theater, Naha City, admission free
Jun 29 – Guitar Panda – 8 p.m. at Bantar House, Okiei Street, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,300 at door
Jun 29 – Ryukyu University Philharmonic Orchestra Concert – 12:30 at Tedako Hall, Urasoe City, tickets ¥800 in advance, ¥1,000 at door
Jun 29 – G&B Jazz Live – 20:30 p.m. Aria Cara Lounge at Nikko Alivila Hotel, Yomitan Village, admission free
Jun 29 – Asia Sunrise – 4 p.m. at Café Yabuhachi, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 29 – Asia Sunrise – 9 p.m. at Hormon Yaki Sakura, Futenma, admission free
Jun 29 – Sunconscious – 8 p.m. at Ondoh, Okinawa City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 29 – Garden of Summer – 5 p.m. at Leaf Moon, Onna Village, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 29 – Keiko Higa & Chubeez – 7, 8 & 9 p.m. at Poolside BBQ & Beer Garden, Laguna Garden Hotel, Ginowan City, admission free (barbeque & all drinks set ¥5,000)
Jun 29 – Akidas – 3 & 5 p.m. at Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa, Toyozaki, Tomigusuku City, admission free
Jun 29 – Sheepish Boy – 5:30 p.m. at Rock in Okinawa，Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥300 in advance, ¥500 at door
Jun 29 – Irie Camp 2008 Okinawa Reggae Festa – 2 p.m. at Zampa Misaki Outdoor Stage, Yomitan Village, tickets ¥3,500 in advance, ¥4,000 at door
Jun 29 – Glean Piece – 6 p.m. at Tsutaya Ginowan Uehara Shop, admission free
Jun 29 – 2008 Hagoromo Cup Harbor Friendship Festival – 10 a.m. at Ginowan Fishing Port, admission free
Jun 29 – Sabani Sailing Race – 8 a.m. from Furuzamami Beach to Naha Port Breakwater
Jun 29 – Bullfighting – 1 p.m. at Motobu Bullfighting Ring, tickets ¥2,500
Jun 30 – Session Night – 8 p.m. at Taurus, Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, admission free
Jun 30 – Chiaki (jazz) – 8 p.m. at Kam’s House, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 30 – G.S.G – 9 p.m. at Live House MODs, Mihama, tickets ¥1,000 in advance, ¥1,300 at door
Jun 30 – Tink Tink – 7 & 9 p.m. at Kalahai, Mihama, tickets ¥1,500
Jun 30 – Kachimba 1551 – 8 p.m. at Partida, Ginowan City, tickets ¥800
Jun 30 – Kousuke Shiroma “Jazz Guitar Night” – 8 p.m. at Green Ants, Kumoji, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 30 – Sketch (Guitar, Piano) Jazz Live – 20:30 p.m. Aria Cara Lounge at Nikko Alivila Hotel, Yomitan Village, admission free
Jun 30 – Eru Jahana (jazz) – 7, 8 & 9 p.m. at Poolside BBQ & Beer Garden, Laguna Garden Hotel, Ginowan City, admission free (barbeque & all drinks set ¥5,000)
Jun 30 – Yoko Shimizu – 8 p.m. at Kam’s House, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jun 30 – Emi Eleonora & Maltese Rock – 8:30 p.m. at Rock in Okinawa, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000 in advance, ¥2,500 at door
Jun 30 – Shunichi Irei & Akira Kawabata – 6:30 p.m. at Carnical Park, Mihama, admission free
Jul 1 – Shimauta Jinka – 7, 8:30 & 10 p.m. at Live House Shimauta, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000
Jul 1 – Asia Sunrise – 9 p.m. at Antorbo, Chatan, tickets ¥1,500
Jul 1 – Bantar To The Future – 8 p.m. at Bantar House, Okiei Street, Naha City, tickets ¥800 in advance, ¥1,000 at door
Jul 1 – The Jammers – 7, 8 & 9 p.m. at Poolside BBQ & Beer Garden, Laguna Garden Hotel, Ginowan City, admission free (barbeque & all drinks set ¥5,000)
Jul 1 – Mihanagumi – 7 & 9 p.m. at Kalahai, Mihama, tickets ¥1,500
Jul 1 – Take Iha – 9 p.m. at D-Set Café, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jul 1 – Let’s Jam Session – 9 p.m. at Groove, Urasoe City, admission free
Jul 1 –Hidefumi Komura/Gandhi Nishigaki/Masaru Shimabukuro/Koichiro Kami (jazz) – 8 p.m. at Kam’s House, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jul 1 – Glean Piece – 7 p.m. at Carnival Park, Mihama, amission free
Jul 1 – Kazue Kohama – 8:30, 9:40 & 10:50 p.m. at Aria Cara Lounge, Hotel Nikko Alivila, Yomitan, admission free
Jul 1-3 – Sound Festival – 8 p.m. at Live House MODs, Mihama, tickets ¥1,000 in advance, ¥1,300 at door
Jul 2 – Sadahito China – 7, 8:30 & 10 p.m. at Live House Shimauta, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥2,000
Jul 2 – wiz-us – 7, 8 & 9 p.m. at Poolside BBQ & Beer Garden, Laguna Garden Hotel, Ginowan City, admission free (barbeque & all drinks set ¥5,000)
Jul 2 – Tink Tink – 7 & 9 p.m. at Kalahai, Mihama, tickets ¥1,500
Jul 2 – Aria Asia – 5 p.m. at Carnival Park, Mihama, admission free
Jul 2 – Groove Jazz Session – 9 p.m. at Groove, Urasoe City, admission free
Jul 2 – Kino (jazz vo.) – 8 p.m. at Kam’s House, Kokusai Street, Naha City, tickets ¥1,000
Jul 2 – Tsukayama Ventures with Johnny Ginowan – 9 p.m. at Bb, Haebaru Town, tickets ¥1,000
Jul 2 – Lua Cheia “Guitar & Vocal Jazz Live” – 20:30 p.m. Aria Cara Lounge at Nikko Alivila Hotel, Yomitan Village, admission free
Jul 2 – Osamu Aka “One-man Show” – 7 p.m. at Ashibinaa Theater, Korinza Mall, Okinawa City, tickets ¥3,000 in advance, ¥3,500 at door

Yuriko's Kitchen: Simmered Ika & Konbu in Miso

By Tomoko Tomori
Instructor, Okinawa Women’s College
Sample from her book “Okinawan Home Cooking"

Ingredients
(5 servings) (215 kcal per serving)
Ika - 600g
Konbu - 15 g
Cooking Oil - 3 tbs
Sake - 1 1/2 tbs
Soy Sauce - 1 tbs
Mirin - 1 tbs
Neri Miso - 5 tbs
Soup stock - 1 1/4 cups
Nira (3cm long) - 50 g

How to make
1. Cut ika into 4cm long. Marinate in sake and neri miso, set aside.
2. Soak konbu in water until soft, cut into 3-4 cm long and tie a knot. Cook in soup stock seasoned with soy sauce until flavor absorbed in kombu.
3. In separate pan, heat oil and saute marinated ika and konbu, add mirin, the remaining sauce from marinated ika and konbu, simmer until thickened.
4. Lastly add nira.

Neri Miso: Miso - 450g ; Mirin - 1/2 cup ; Sugar - 5 tbs ; Sake - 1 1/2 tbs
*Combine ingredients into a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmmer or 30 minutes.

Japanese food dictionary:
Ika - squid
Miso - bean paste
Mirin - sweet rice wine for cooking
Sake - Japanese rice wine
Konbu - kelp
Nira - chive

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Jasmine stifi pampers as anniversary nears

'Truly Thai’ is a popular theme with the Thailand, the Land of Smiles, and Jasmine on Okinawa is proud to use it too.

Jasmine is salon offering genuine Thai massage in a truly Thai atmosphere, with Thai-trained masseuses. Since opening its doors in April one year ago, Jasmine has been introducing Okinawa clientele to the wonders of Thai massage, which “begins from the tips of your toes,” says owner Pranee. “The massage energy then gradually moves upward to the top of your head by following Zen energy lines,” she explains, “because they are the pathways through the body where energy is thought to travel.”

Thai massage accents circulation and pressure points, which promote health and muscular flexibility. Pranee and the other Jasmine masseuses are all graduates of the Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical School in Bangkok, one of the country’s best known and respected. Okinawa customers receive the benefits of that training, which is transformed into the Thai massage, which can take two hours or more, although Jasmine does offer shorter regimens.

Pranee works the massage through face up, face down, side and sitting positions to enable the masseuse to perform a variety of exercises involving gentle stretching of muscles with pressure from the palms, thumbs, elbows and feet. In addition to traditional Thai massage, Jasmine offers Herbal Tent sauna, oil massage and hot herbal compresses with herbal balls.

A Thai massage session begins with traditional greetings and having feet washed in herbal scented water, then donning loose fitting pajamas for the massage. Jasmine is excited about this month’s anniversary, and is offering customers a 10% discount on all courses.

To get to Jasmine, take Route 58 toward Naha from MCAS Futenma. After seeing Jimmy’s bakery on the left, make a left turn at the fourth traffic signal (the one with the big Sharp sign on the above corner) Then make a right at the single blinking red light, continue straight until the road curves to the left, and look for Jasmine on the left corner adjacent to Lawson’s at Ojana in Ginowan City. For more information call 090-2969-4744.

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Calm, soothing effect found at Mihama Dai-Ni Park

There’s a popular old song that includes the lyrics “you and me and the breeze.” It is apropos as the invitation to visit Mihama Dai-Ni Park, not too far from Camp Foster, where the sun and the sea and the breeze are what makes the idyllic little park such a great place to unwind. It’s not a big park, and there are no rest room facilities, but Mihama Dai-Ni offers something many say is more important. Tranquility.

The greenery offers opportunities for calm, where visitors can rest or look out over the town. Benches are nestled under trees, and fresh breezes bring forth the season’s smells.

A visit to Mihama Dai-Ni Park is easy. Exit the Camp Foster Commissary Gate and head north on Highway 58 until reaching Hamby Town San-A supermarket. Make a left, then continue to the end of the street, where you must take a right turn in front of the Araha Beach traffic light. Once there, you will see a huge parking area. Pull in and park, get out, and walk across the street to the park.

Fantastic Okinawa: Shisa honored at Tsuboya Festival

By Bill Charles

Tsuboya pottery is Okinawa’s finest, dating back centuries to the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and today marks the start to a festival paying homage to the most famous of hand crafted pieces.

The Tsuboya Festival is all about Shisa’s day, which is today. April is SHI(gatsu) in Japanese, and 3 is SAN in Japanese, making today the anniversary day of Shisa. From festival opening ceremonies this morning, which include Tsuboya Shisa Taiko Drum performances, to exhibitions that run through Sunday, it’s a time to introduce shisa to more foreigners, as well as locals.

Naha’s Tsuboya District has been the hub of Okinawan pottery since 1682, although the earthenware first began being made about 6,600 years ago. Today, dozens of workshops are still operating after being passed down from generation to generation. The most famous of the pottery is tsuboya-yaki, a product that has gained fame far beyond the islands of Okinawa.

There are actually two forms of tsuboya-yaki produced in Naha City’s Tsuboya District. Arayachi tsuboya-yaki is an unglazed pottery, often coated with a mud or manganese glaze. Typically, arayachi pottery is formed into large pieces that become storage vessels for awamori, water or bean paste. It’s also crafted into small masu-bin items such as bottles for measuring awamori.

Joyachi is a colorful glazed tsuboyayaki made into vases, teapots, pots, bowls, plates and even awamori traveling flasks. Tsuboya-yaki pottery was influenced by both Chinese ceramics first introduced in the 12th century, and a mainland Japanese Kyushu pottery.

Tsuboya District really got going when the Chibana, Wakuta and Takaraguchi pottery districts merged into the single district by a royal decree of the Ryukyuan court. It came about because of the Kingdom’s increased trading schedule with China and southeast Asia nations increased demand for the products.

World War II took its toll on Tsuboya’s craftsmen, who were directed by the Japanese Imperial Army to create battery cases and saucers for military use. After the war, a shortage of necessities for everyday life inspired Tsuboya District to quickly begin producing needed items. As Okinawa bounced back from the ravages of war, Tsuboya was forced to change. Kilns were deemed an annoyance in the downtown area, sending some artisans to the outlying areas to continue their trade. Others resisted, and Tsuboya District is alive and thriving today, although with electric kilns that don’t pollute the air with smoke.

An exhibition at Tsuboya Pottery Museum’s third floor gallery will run through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. There will also be special sales today only.

Sunday will feature something special, an opportunity for visitors to experience Shisaa making, using Okinawan clays. The participation fee is Y1,500. After making the pottery piece Sunday, the artisans will fire it in their kilns, then have it ready for pick up on April 26th.

Entry to the Tsuboya Pottery Museum is normally Y300 for adults, Y200 for high school and college students, and TY100 for middle school and younger students, but is free this week. The museum is normally open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Tsuboya Pottery District is located in downtown Naha City, in the Kokusai Street area. Across from Okinawa Mitsukoshi Department Store on Kokusai is Heiwadori, a shopping arcade. After walking through Heiwadori arcade, visitors reach Tsuboya District. For those traveling from military bases, travel south on Highway 58 to Naha City, then turn left at signs for Kokusai Street.

Another route is to travel Highway 330 south into Naha City. Just before Naha Police Headquarters is Yogi Park; the Tsuboya pottery district is on the right side of Route 330 just before Yogi Park. There’s limited parking in the pottery district, so it’s best to park in a paid parking lot, or take a taxi or walk from Heiwadori or Kokusai Street.

Eagle Lodge

WELCOME TO
EAGLE LODGE

• Spacious & Comfortably Furnished.
• Internet Connection & Satellite in Every Room.
• Laundromat, Playground, Pets Area.
*We provide good service that is up to your expectation!

Phone: 936-3651/090-9783-6252
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm Closed Sunday

Cologne's Japanese Lesson (3 April)

Let’s study Japanese word.

(1) wa-ta-shi (I)

(2) a-na-ta (you)

(3) o-to-ko (male)

(4) 0-nn-na (female)

(5) ni-nn-ge-nn (human)

(6) hi-to (human)

(7) i-nu (dog)

(8) ne-ko (cat)

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Package 3:
SkyTV (15 channels)
Includes SkyTV unit rental
ADSL (40mbps)
Includes ISP & NTT ADSL
VOIP US Number
2.5cents to U.S.A. ($1 .50/hr.) Includes FREE unlimited incoming calls
$96.75/monthly
One time fee: 25% OFF

Package 2a:
SkyTV (15 channels)
Includes SkyTV unit rental
VOIP US Number
2.5cents to U.S.A. ($1 .50/hr.) Includes FREE unlimited incoming calls
$56.90/monthly
One time fee: 20% OFF

Package 2b:
SkyTV (15 channels)
Includes SkyTV unit rental
ADSL (40mbps)
Includes ISP & NTT ADSL
$90.45/monthly One time fee: 15% 0FF

Package 2c:
ADSL (40mbps)
Includes ISP & NTT ADSL
VOIP US Number
2.5cents to U.S.A. ($1 .50/hr)
lncludes FREE unlimited incoming calls
$46.00/monthly
One time fee: 15% OFF

Also Available:
- Fiber Optic
- Cellphones rental & contract
- AFN installations
Please calls for rates & prices.

220 Ihei Nakamura Bldg., Chatan-Cho, Okinawa, Japan 904-0102
Tel: (098)936-5842 U.S.A. No in Okinawa: 1-650-288-1933

Email: info@fad-tech.com http://www.fad-tech.com

Yuriko's Kitchen: Fried Tuna with sesame seed

By Tomoko Tomori
Instructor, Okinawa Women's College
Sample from her book "Okinawan Home Cooking"

Ingredients
(5 servings)
Tuna - 250g
Egg white - 1/2
White sesame seeds - 5 tbs
Black sesame seeds - 3 tbs
Japanese Sake - 2 tbs
Soy sauce - 1 tbs
Cooking oil for frying
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

How to make
1. Slice tuna, marinate in soy sauce, salt and pepper for a few minutes.
2. Remove tuna from the marinate mixture, dip in egg white, coat in white sesame seeds and in black sesame seeds before frying.
3. Heat oil in pan, fry tuna until both sides are browned.

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• RAINBOW ROLL.

• SOFT SHELL CRAB ROLL.

• CHATAN ROLL.

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Open daily 4:30pm-12:3am, Yen or $
Closed on Tuesday

Tel: 936-2359

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SINCE 1958!
Your FULL Service Travel Agency Supporting the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation

Island Tours

Fly to BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS for ONLY Y39, 500 (air ticket only)
Fly 5 one way to discover the Ryukyu Islands.
Choose from Kume, Miyako, lshigaki, Yonaguni.

(Restriction apply, call for details)

SPRING BREAK TOURS

KYOTO TOUR
06 April - 09 April 2008 (5 Days)
Cherry Blossoms (The Japan Experience)

Y105,000

* Kyoto Fullday City Tour
(Niijo Castle, Golden Pavillion, Sanjusangendo and Kiyomizu Temple)
* Osaka Castle

Inclusions:
English Speaking Guide of Kyoto fullday city Tour,

1 Dinner at Kyoto's famous Japanese restaurant.

UNIVERSAL STUDIO JAPAN
09 April - 11 April 2008 (3 Days)

Y51 ,600 (adult)
Y49, 700 (child)

EXCITEMENT, THRILL AND FUN
Inclusions: *Roundtrip Air, 2 nights Hotel accommodations, Daily breakfast,
1 day studio Pass. Based on 4 people per room.

CLUB MED
05 April - 07 April 2008 (3 Days)
The Ultimate ALL INCLUSIVE Vacation

Y72,000

Inclusions: *Roundtrip Air, Hotel Accommodations, airport to resort transfers, All Meals, WINE, Beer & soft drinks with your lunch and dinner. Swimming Pool, Tennis, Archery, Water sports, Ping Pong, events and Party. English speaking staff, etc.

CAMBODIA & VIETNAM
05 April - 07 April 2008 (3 Days)

Y210,000

*Siem Reap (Sightseeing Angkor *visit Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom)
*Ho Chi Minh (Cuchi Tours, Mekon River Cruise)

Inclusions:
Roundtrip Air, Hotel Accommodations, Tours in each city, Most
Meals, English speaking guides.

* * Pricing varies depending on conversion rate & departure date * *

Plaza House 933-1 152
English & Japanese ktamaki@otsinfo.co.jp
Major Credit Cards Accepted. No Extra FEE!!

Business hours:
9:30am - 6:30pm
Closed Sunday and Japanese Holidays

TOKUZATO housing - Orchid Valley

Where can you hear the birds singing, smell the fragrance of the woods, enjoy natural beauty, and forest views? You can find the answer here at Orchid Valley!! It provides a striking setting and a true escape from the everyday life. For more information please call 956-2667.

TEL: 098-956-2667
FAX: 098-956-2939
E-mail: housing@tokuzato-hsg.jp
URL: www.tokuzato-hsg.jp

OPEN HOUSE HOURS
Mon-Fri : 10:00 - 17:00
Lunch Break : 12:00 - 13:00
Sat: 10:00 - 14:00
Sun & Japanese Holiday are closed

Directions From Kadena Air Base Gate #2
Start out going toward Goya Intersection on route 20. Turn right onto route 330 torward Rycom lntersection. Turn left onto route 85 toward East. After passing the Emerald Steak House on your right-hand side, take the first right turn. Drive straight for just a few minutes, Orchid Valley is on your right-hand side.

MIKE'S TEX-MEX RESTAURANT

Celebrate our

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!

the campaign extended for a week
3/1-3/16 ALL menu 10% OFF

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Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m (Sun.-Thu.), 5 p.m. - Midnight (Fri. & Sat.)
TEL: 098-936-1022

GATE 2
Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m (Sun.-Fri.), 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Sat.)
TEL: 098-934-9100