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Gals in Naha by safama (on Flickr)
DPP07D90710021D28 Originally uploaded by safama Beautiful shots taken in Naha by Flickr user safama. This one and this one as well.
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Syakari’s stage setup
Chiaki from the J/O-pop group Syakari shares a pic of their stage setup. Pretty cool. (Via しゃかりデジカメ日記.)
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Wallpaper: Meisa Kuroki for Kirin Beverage’s Cola Shock
Yes, on your next get-togehter with friends, how about popping open a refreshing can of Kirin Cola Shock? Oh, and it’s not for minors (or whatever the legal age it is for alcohol consumption in your neck of the woods) since the drink contains alcohol (vodka). Tasty? Meisa. Yes. Drink. Maybe. Either way you can…
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Orion Fest
Orion Fest Originally uploaded by Nathan J Fisher One of the best festivals in Japan. Orion Beer Festival.
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Meisa Kuroki named “Miss Lily” – Tokyograph
On Sunday, the International Flower Bulb Centre held a presentation ceremony for its 8th annual Miss Lily award, given to women who best match lilies. This year’s winner was young actress Meisa Kuroki (21). Kuroki remarked that she “finally feels like a woman again.” Just last month, she finished playing a female version of Oda…
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Ryukyu Cowboy Films
Billed as the first film (or in this case, collection of short films) with directors who are all from Okinawa, “Ryukyu Cowboy, Yoroshiku Gozaimasu.” looks interesting indeed. Although the film itself was released in 2007, it’s currently playing in select theaters around Okinawa and mainland Japan. The film is comprised of three parts, each with…
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Blogs: Voices from Okinawa Online
It’s always nice to see a blog about Okinawa (especially if it’s in English) and here’s one you’ll want to check out: “Voices from Okinawa Online: A blog related to the summer 2009 issue of MANOA.” From the MANOA website: Launched in 1989, MANOA strives to bring the literature of Asia, the Pacific, and the…
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Izumi Mashiki, Bus Musume (Okinawa Bus)
I’m wondering if this is the first figurine that’s not geared towards tourists visiting Okinawa (i.e. not sold in touristy stores). The figurine’s name—yes, she has one—is Izumi Mashiki, and she’s a bus guide for Okinawa Bus. And like every idol should have, Izumi’s hobbies are surfing, scuba diving and rescue diving. Pretty cool if…
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Is it as bad as it looks?
Putting the WordPress iPhone app to the test. If everything goes smoothly, there should be an image down below of the horrible weather in Okinawa (well, as seen in the image of the Yahoo! Weather app). Here we go.. *crosses fingers*
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Desktop: Aya Ueto for KOSE
Another month and yet another desktop featuring Aya Ueto. This time it’s a 3-month calendar for KOSE’s Softymo Sara Sara Powder Sheet. Grab it here. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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