Tsuboya Pottery Street Festival 2011

Tomorrow, the 3rd November is a national holiday in Japan. Culture Day (Bunka-no-hi), it's recognized as a day to celebrate peace and freedom and promote culture.
This weekend will held various types of festivals and parades. Also Tsuboya Pottery Festival will held at Tsuboya Yachimun Street(Nov 3-6).

Yachimun pottery is a traditional craft of Okinawa developed under the influence of porcelain techniques from mainland Japan and neighboring Asian countries. Yachimun pottery is characterized by pleasant colors. It is greatly appreciated by young people in Okinawa and by people from mainland Japan, and is widely used for housewares. Tsuboya (Naha City) and Yachimun no Sato (Yomitan Village) are two places in Okinawa known for various pottery stores and studios.

This video is really cool! Check out!

Tsuboya Pottery Street Festival
November 3- 6, 2011
Tsuboya Yachimun Street in Naha City
Tsuboya street located near the Makishi monorail station.

November calendar :)

Happy November! I think this calendar is one of my favorites :)
oh and in case you missed last month, you can find those on our flickr page!

November 2011

[photo1] Red roof, Taketomi Island 1024×768  *   1280×800 1280×1024  *   1680×1050

[photo2] Sunset, Ginowan Port 1024×768  *   1280×800 1280×1024  *   1680×1050

 
See previous calendar
Okinawa Story on Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/photos/okinawastory/

October calendar

The October calendar for you to download! Click and download the large size, enjoy : )
oh and in case you missed last month, you can find those on our flickr page!

October 2011

[photo1] Seasir lion dog @ Zamami Island 1024×768  *   1280×800 1280×1024  *   1680×1050

[photo2] Yonahamaehama beach @ Miyako Island 1024×768  *   1280×800 1280×1024  *   1680×1050

 
See previous calendar
Okinawa Story on Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/photos/okinawastory/

Hello September

The September calendar for you to download! Click and download the large size, enjoy : ) oh and in case you missed last month, you can find those on our flickr page!

September 2011

[photo1] Taketomi Island 1024×768  *   1280×800 1280×1024  *   1680×1050

[photo2] Aka Island 1024×768  *   1280×800 1280×1024  *   1680×1050

See previous calendar
Okinawa Story on Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/photos/okinawastory/

Segway tour in Ishigaki

Riding a Segway is an amazing experience. It gently moves you

and keeps you balanced. Just step on and ride smoothly and almost silently away with a feeling of simple mobility and freedom!

A Segway Tour is a great way for you to enjoy a fun-filled park discovery program and is one of the recommended Ishigaki activities. 

Segway Tour in Banna Park ( Ishigakijima )
Availability:
Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun, Public holiday
Times: 10am, 16pm
Cost: 8,000yen
(Minimum age for children is 16)
Duration: 90 minutes (+ 30 minutes practice)
Contact: Hirata Kanko
http://www.hirata-group.co.jp/english/