Okinawa Living Weekly by MCCS Okinawa

July 21, 2016 • mccsokinawa.com

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nly a few miles from Camp Hansen lies beautiful Kin Blue Beach—a 700-meter stretch of white sand and pristine ocean. On Sunday, July 31 join MCCS on this beautiful feat of nature at the Kin Blue Beach Bash from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Kin Blue Beach Bash is the ultimate beach day—but you don’t have to drag along a heavy heap of beach gear. The day will be filled with FREE wake boarding, FREE kayak races, FREE banana boat rides, FREE snorkeling activities and a FREE Fun Land. At this year’s bash, hungry revelers can enjoy USA staples such as sizzling Bulldogs Bites and plump-and-juicy Devil Dogs—including the Sriracha Devil Dog with southwestern chili, jalapeño

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cheese sauce and spicy sriracha. Succulent BBQ beef brisket and juicy chicken from Hickory House All-American BBQ will also be available. Hickory House beef briskets are hickory-smoked, dryrubbed with a secret blend of spices and smoked for hours before being hand-carved and served. A beach day is not complete without music. Variety band Article Eight will be performing FREE shows throughout the day. If you’re looking for a challenge, try your hand at one of the game booths or compete against your friends for a chance to win prizes courtesy of Depot Island, Boingo Wireless, Gyros Okinawa and more. Due to limited parking at Kin Blue Beach, SOFA

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“...filled with FREE wake boarding, FREE kayak races, FREE banana boat rides...” personnel must park at designated areas on Camp Hansen. A FREE air-conditioned shuttle bus service will be provided between parking areas and the event site. The bash is open to all DoD ID card holders and Japanese citizens. For details, please visit mccsokinawa.com/festivals or call 645-5828.

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livingatlarge PVRIS LIVE!

ronounced “Paris,” this posthardcore band consists of three members—vocalist/guitarist Lyndsey “Lynn Gunn” Gunnulfsen, guitarist Alex Babinski and bassist Brian McDonald. Their music has been described in the pages of British music magazine Rock Sound “as a combined mixture of dark electro-pop and stadium-sized rock.” In a recent interview in Upset

Magazine “Lynn Gunn” Gunnulfsen spoke on their possible breakthrough sophomore album currently slated for a 2017 release date. “We’re really excited for the future and to see what happens…We definitely want to go above, beyond and a little bit better. We want to make it evolve and grow.” PVRIS will be bringing their electrifying sounds to the Camp

Courtney Bowl Thursday, August 18 beginning at 7 p.m. This concert is FREE and open to all SOFA ID card holders island-wide. For more information and updates on this concert visit mccsokinawa. com/entertainment, facebook.com/ mccsokinawa.entertainment, or call 645-5821. See PVRIS in action at pvris.com.

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Article Eight

rticle Eight is a variety band that is sweeping its way through the MCCS clubs all over the island. The live entertainment electrifies the atmosphere at clubs. Military service members and their families can unwind or break it down while listening to some of their favorite radio and classic hits revamped by this

high-energy, electrifying group. Article Eight is made up of eight men and women (hence the name). Article Eight will be performing live almost every night in July at different MCCS clubs: Bayview on Camp Courtney on July 21 and 28; Surfside on Camp Kinser on July 22 and 29; BeachHead on Camp Schwab on July

23 and 30; Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster on July 27 and at the Kin Blue Beach Bash on Camp Hansen on July 31. For performance times and a complete schedule, visit mccsokinawa. com/entertainment or facebook.com/ mccsokinawa.entertainment, or call 645-5821.

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japanese phrase of the week

Karasugiru! Too spicy!

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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs-Resources at 645-2104/2106.

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Yukata and Jinbei

‌y ukata is an informal gar‌‌ment often called a summer robe or casual kimono. Yukata are unlined and usually made with cotton or another lightweight fabric. Initially, only people of the upper class dressed in yukata, which were worn after taking a bath. Eventually the Japanese warrior class began to wear them, followed by the general public. Over time, yukata evolved to become the specialty summer apparel worn across Japan today. Jinbei are a shirt-and-shorts set also made from lightweight, patterned cloth. Traditionally they are worn by men and boys, there is an increasing trend for women and girls to don the frocks, likely because they are easier to put on than yukata.

To say you “put on” a yukata is an understatement—assemble is a more appropriate word. As is the custom, the left side of the garment is wrapped over the right side then folded at the waist and secured by an obi (a sash tied at the back into an elaborate bow). On Okinawa, both yukata

and jinbei are worn with zori, traditional Japanese sandals. This seasonal attire is typically worn at festivals and other outdoor occasions throughout the season and can be bought at street markets, department stores and specialty shops.

If you have any burning questions about Japanese culture, please send them to OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.

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5-pound gummy bear

Some people rule empires, build castles or influence nations. Others can eat a 5-pound gummy bear. We need both types of these people. Find the gummy bear on amazon.com.

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he thing about gummies is that the only way to make them interesting is to mold it into funny shapes. One thing that I will never grow out of is the pure joy I receive out of eating gummified objects. I wish there was a gummy 3D printer. I’d 3D print a horse, some shoes or a tire. Sour Patch Kids are my favorite gummies you can get in the U.S. When I eat gummies, I look for four things: flavor, texture, consistency and what natural object it resembles. Sour Patch Kids are sweet and tart with a coating sugary enough to keep it interesting. But the main attraction is that I’m eating a bag of tiny little kids. In Japan, gummies are nondescript mounds and incognito square-shaped candies. It’s as if they don’t want to be enjoyed. The only thing you’re left to decide is whether or not a gummy is worthy of devouring based on texture and flavor. One of the best Japanese gummies is called Fettuccini, and

Gummies

like the name suggests, the treats resemble the Italian egg noodle. That’s about as creative as Japanese gummies get: flat noodles. As the package notes, these gummies resemble al dente noodles in texture and come in several flavors. In the Japanese gummy world, this is pretty bizarre, and if you think about

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For a more traditional treat, try sata andagi—Okinawan doughnuts.

it, this is pretty bizarre in terms of gummies in general. Gummies never claim to be anything other than gummies—the only freedoms are taken in the form of shape. But Fettuccini is a mutant hybrid of pasta and gummi. Food and candy have finally become one. —Ryan Anastoplus

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more details

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Open to groups and solo performers 16 years-old and above with SOFA status. Limited performance slots are available. To sign up, send an e-mail to mccsentertainment@okinawa. usmc-mccs.org with your name, contact number and publicity materials/photo.

spotlight Unplugged

ove American Idol, America’s Got Talent or The Voice? Now it’s your turn to be the next Simon Cowell (only silently and in your head—no hecklers, please). Listen to the talented, the excruciating and the unbelievable at MCCS Unplugged on August 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Camp Foster’s Ocean Breeze.

Watch as musical performers (or wannabe performers) at this talent competition vie for a chance to perform in front of a live crowd at an MCCS festival. Brave enough to be the one on the mic? Or just want to sit back and watch as others put themselves out there to make it or break it? Vis-

it mccsokinawa.com/entertainment or facebook.com/mccsokinawa.en tertainment for more details. This could be the beginning of something big. Participation in the event is open to all DoD ID card holders 16 years or older. Spectators must be 18 years or older.

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tours+

adventure begins here Kerama Islands Snorkeling July 23, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $73, Children (4–11) $41 Grab your fins and get ready for some fun! Tour includes a boat ride to two snorkeling spots in the breathtaking Kerama Islands.

Yanbaru Kayaking July 24, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Adults $55, Children (6–12) $33 Get your muscles moving while kayaking between the roots of mangrove trees for approximately two-and-a-half hours.

Kouri Island Fun at the Beach July 30, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $23, Children (3–11) $16 (under 3) FREE Join us on an exciting adventure to Kouri Island. We’ll begin by exploring the Kouri Shell Museum with over 10,000 shellfish from around the world. After the museum, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and spend the remainder of the day exploring the beautiful beach.

Summer Evening Festival at Ryukyu Mura July 29, 4–9:30 p.m. Adults $50, Children (6–15) $37 (3–5) $20, (under 3) FREE Experience a traditional summer Okinawan festival-style event at Ryukyu Mura. There will be firefly watching, Okinawan dance shows, games and much more. The price includes matsuri food (Japanese festival food) and one drink.

*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. For more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744

off-baseevents get out and explore

Urasoe Tedako Festival July 23–24, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Urasoe Athletic Park Urasoe City FREE

Proud sponsor of MCCS Youth Sports

Athletics/Adult Sports

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Aquatics 645-3180 Courtney Ironworks 622-9261/7297 Futenma Semper Fit 636-2672 Gunners Fitness Center 645-3985/2235 Hansen House of Pain 623-5558/4831 Health Promotion 645-3484/3910 Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869/1114 Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami SCUBA 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534

Eisa Night July 23, 7:30 p.m. Southeast Botanical Gardens Okinawa City FREE

Onna Village Festival July 23–24, 4–9 p.m. Onna Village Community Square Onna Village FREE

upcoming semperfitevents Open Tennis Tournament August 12–14 Camp Foster Gunners Fitness Center Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by 1 p.m. on August 8 for $10 or onsite for $15. Tournament schedule and rules will be emailed to each participant. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to top three winners. Details: 645-3003/4866.

Open Racquetball Tournament August 13 Camp Courtney Ironworks Fitness Center Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by 1 p.m. on August 8 for $10 or onsite for $15. The mandatory participants’ brief will be at 9 a.m. on the day of the event. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to top three winners in each division. Details: 622-7297.

classof theweek Insanity Insanity uses a method called Max Interval Training. It is a combination of cardio and plyometric drills with intervals of strength, power, resistance, and core training. It all happens in long bursts of maximum-intensity exercises with short periods of rest. Camps Courtney, Foster, Hansen and Kinser For a full class schedule and times, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.