Reindeer Cam

This is a cool site where you can watch Santa and his reindeer via live feed on the internet. The reindeer are always there even if it's not feeding time. Check it out.

"We're a company that's not afraid to say Merry Christmas! Santa feeds the reindeer beginning November 16th at 11am, 6pm and 9pm EST every day until after Christmas."

Reindeer Cam 

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Naminoue Beach/Park

Naminoue Beach/Park is the newest spot which has opened this past April! This is the first and only beach in Okinawa which provides the area for scuba diving and snorkeling. Anybody can watch tropical fish and corals in just 10 minutes drive from Naha Airport, and how accessible is that! BBQ menu is available, so you can enjoy beach party there also!

New 18th Wing Employment Policy for all associated Military, Civilan and Dependents

"With the newly released 18th Wing Instruction 36-2901, all military personnel, civilians and dependents in Japan associated with the 18th Wing must acquire command approval before commencing off-duty or civilian employment (with the exception of dependents with Japanese citizenship working off base).

Employment includes home businesses, self-employment or any other form of revenue-generating activity for personal gain. Teaching a language on or off-base and earning pocket money on base (such as: baby-sitting and newspapers routes) need no prior approval."

There's a lot more info and details where this comes from...please read this article for more! (HRC) http://www.kadena.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123355135

Oki Horse Races

Some of you may know Okinawan bullfight, then how about Okinawan horse racing?　Okinawan traditional horse racing “Nmaharasee” is not like ordinary horse racing. It is not a race to determine the fastest horse but the most beautiful and elegant running style horse. The race had been popular for local people in Ryukyu for 500years before the war. The race has revived this year at Okinawa Zoo & Museum since 70years. Next “Nmaharasee” will be held on July 7th from 13:30. You can enjoy watching cute horses include small size gentle Okinawa native horses. How about enjoying beautiful horse racing this coming Sunday? Venue:　 Okinawa Zoo & Museum（5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa-shi, Okinawa） Admission fee:　500yen (adults), 200yen (junior high and high school students), 100yen (4 yrs old children and elementary school children)

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Okinawan Specialty Products

Do you like Okinawa’s specialties and products? Department store Pallete Kumoji showcases foods, cloths, fruits, vegetables and more from all over the Okinawa islands till July 8th. There are food samples at each booth that you can try all sorts of regional goodies. Moreover, the opera like Ryukyu classical theatrical drama “Kumiodori” will be performed on July 7th. How about enjoying Okinawan culture and products this week in Naha?

Venue: Pallete Kumoji 6F (1-1-1 Kumoji, Naha-shi, Okinawa)
Date and time: July 2nd–8th 10:30-20:30 (The last day closes at 19:00)
*Kumiodori will be performed for half an hour on the first floor on July 7th. The 1st show starts at 13:00 and the 2nd show starts at 15:00. No, admission fee is required.