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okinawalivingweekly Village of the Potters
Dive-In Movie
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mmerse yourself in Okinawan art and culture at the Yomitan Pottery Village. View pottery being fired and browse through the village’s several shops in search of a pottery or Ryukyu glass masterpiece at Yomitan’s Yachimun-no-Sato, or the Village of the Potters. Yachimun-no-Sato is a small community of pottery masters from throughout the island that live and create ceramic works of art together. This idyllic hamlet, renowned for its many artists and artisans, is located near the ruins of Zakimi Castle, a fortress from the Ryukyu Kingdom era. Not limited to pottery, Yachimun-no-Sato is also home to Seikichi Inamine—a master in the creation of blown glass art. Inamine-san is famous
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for experiments with different natural materials; fusing substances such as curry powder, coffee grounds, potters clay and others into molten glass to extract spectacular colors. This colony of artisans was originally built by the village authorities from the Kina district of Yomitan Village, which is the birthplace of Kinaware pottery and the location of one of the oldest kiln sites on Okinawa. Officials of Yomitan invited well-known potters from throughout the prefecture, including the late Jiro Kinjo of Tsuboya, the only local potter to have been designated a Living National Treasure. Read more about this location in the latest issue of Okinawa Living Magazine.
Living at Large: Manila Heat Here to Ignite | 3 Ryan vs. Courtney: Size Matters | 5 Japanese Phrase of the Week | 5 Off Base Event: Hello Kitty in Wonderland | 7
ome might say there’s no better summer activity than lounging by the pool. Others might argue that there’s nothing more enticing on a summer night than taking in a good flick. But the feud can finally be put to rest on August 13 as the two camps will be brought together for one night at the Plaza 25M Pool’s Dive-In Movie event. This event combines all the benefits of movie night—popcorn, excitement and fountain drinks— with all the fun of being at the pool. There will be a poll on Facebook to choose which movie you want to see. Visit facebook.com/mccsokinawa.aquatics now to vote for your favorite movie! Dive-In Movie will be from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call the Plaza 25M Pool at 645-2970.
Photo of the Week | 7 Spotlight: Get a Job | 9 Movie Schedule | 11 Bodybuilding: Thank You | 11
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Manila Heat Here to Ignite
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ariety band Manila Heat will be lighting up the stage at MCCS clubs across the island `August 4 to 27. The talented Filipino variety band comprised of four singers and a backing band are known for their diverse repertoire, spectacular
shows and polished sound. Their set list ranges from pop, rock and hip hop songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s and current hits. Manila Heat will be performing at BeachHead on Camp Schwab, Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster, Bayview on Camp Courtney, Surfside
on Camp Kinser and The Palms on Camp Hansen. For dates and more information about these FREE performances, visit facebook.com/mccsokinawa.entertainment, mccsokinawa.com/entertainment or call 645-5821.
mccsevents&happenings Survival Japanese Language Class August 10, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Education Center, MCAS Futenma 645-2104
Thrift Savings Plan Workshop August 11, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. MFP–R, Camp Hansen 645-2104
Kids and Deployment August 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. MCFTB, Camp Foster 645-3693
Federal Resume Writing Workshop August 10, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104
Career Assessment August 12, 1–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Schwab 645-2104
Premarital Workshop August 14, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MCFTB, Camp Foster 645-3689
Sponsorship Training August 11, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104
Money Management Workshop August 12, 8–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104
Smooth Move Workshop August 17, 8 a.m.–noon MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | Jim Kassebaum MANAGING EDITOR | Ryan Anastoplus ART DIRECTOR | Hector Nieves CULTURAL RESEARCH SPECIALIST | Ayako Kawamitsu GRAPHIC ARTS MANAGER | Henry Ortega GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Margie Shimabukuro, Lisa Miyagi, Kelli Davis, Corrinne McKenna, Catherine Newquist EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | Mike Daley EDITOR | Courtney Rick PHOTOGRAPHER | Thomas Alan Smilie AD/SPONSORSHIP MANAGER | Roy Forster AD SALES | Aya Chilcote, Yoshihiro Shinzato, Yoriko Yamashiro, Carina Fils-Julien, Lisa Hicks, Michael Johnson DISTRIBUTION | Gideon Juko, Sho Vivas MARKETING ACCOUNTS MANAGER | Andrew Menges ACCOUNTS & RESEARCH | Amanda Bakun, Megan Milovich, Katherine Melrose, Kayla Christen, Jenessa Reutov, Jennifer Dowd BROADCAST | Victor Mercado, Kathlene Millette, Samy Fineman, Gabriel Archer Questions? Comments? Please e-mail OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org To advertise in Okinawa Living Weekly, call 645-2245, fax 645-0975, or email sales@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. MCCS is not responsible for designing and editing outside ads. No Department of Defense, U.S. Marine Corps or Marine Corps Community Services endorsement of commercial advertisers or sponsors implied. This publication printed with
Various Camps
Super Summer Tire Sale
Top photo: Image provided by Manila Heat
August Save big on tires through August at Typhoon Motors. mccsokinawa.com/typhoonmotors
Camp Foster
L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses
August 18, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Join other Marine Corps spouses to learn about island fun, USMC traditions, moving tips, managing deployments and more. MCFTB 645-3689 mccsokinawa.com/mcftb
Camp Foster
Kids and Deployment
August 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Promote deployment success for kids. Open to ages 5 to 12. MCFTB 645-3689 mccsokinawa.com/mcftb
MCAS Futenma Library
Make Your Own Shisa
August 11, noon–1 p.m. Adults 18 & up Learn how to make your own shisa. MCAS Futenma Library 636-3946
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ryan vs. courtney
japanese phrase of the week
Size Matters
C Odaiji ni. Get well soon.
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs– Resources at 645-2104/2106.
ourtney: Shopping for clothes off base is a hit or miss situation since I don’t understand the sizing system here. Any advice? Ryan: I usually size up one for shirts/ tops. So in U.S. sizes I’m a medium, but in Japanese sizes I can wear a large. When it comes to pants and shoes, all sizes are in centimeters. C: In addition to small, medium and large sizes, women have separate sizes for fitted clothing, like pants and dresses. If I’m a U.S. dress size four, what dress size should I look for in Japan?
R: According to a conversion website (onlineconversion.com/clothing), an American size four is a Japanese size seven. For me, I’m a size 30 waist in pants, so in Japan I would be a 76. Of course, just like in America, sizing highly depends on the manufacturer. C: What about Americans who wear larger sizes? If a Japanese large is an American medium, what about an American large or extra large? R: In dress sizes, an American extra large and double extra large is a size
17 and 19 in Japan, respectively. C: What about shoes? R: Shoes are also sized in centimeters. I’m a size nine in U.S., so that means in Japan sizes I’m a 27. C: It looks like I’d be a size 24 for my U.S. women’s size seven and a half feet. This should really minimize the time I spend cramming my feet into shoes that don’t fit and squeezing into dresses I should never attempt.
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off-base events
tours+
adventure begins here.
get out and explore.
Hello Kitty in Wonderland August 6–30, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tomiton, Tomishiro City Adults ¥700 Children (5–12) ¥400 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival August 8–9, 4–9 p.m. Ginowan Kaihin Park Ginowan City FREE Okinawa Zoo Eisa Summer Festival August 8, 4–9 p.m. Okinawa Zoo, Okinawa City Adults ¥500, Children (13–18) ¥200, (4–12) ¥100 (under 4) FREE
Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise August 7, 4–8:30 p.m. Adults $56, Children (6–12) $49, (3–5) $27, (under 3) FREE Enjoy a beautiful Okinawa sunset and delicious BBQ dinner from the upper deck.*
Kouri Island August 9, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $23, Children (3–11) $16, (under 3) FREE Explore the Kouri Shell Museum, home to over 10,000 shellfish and spectacular views of the ocean. After the museum, enjoy lunch and an afternoon at the beach.*
Yanbaru Mangrove Kayaking August 8, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Adults $55, Children (6–12) $33 Get your muscles moving while enjoying nature and kayaking for two-and-a-half hours.
Sub‐Ship (ORCA) & Lunch August 14, 10:30 am – 4 p.m. Adults $53, Child (6-12) $41 (3-5) $11, (under 3) FREE View the beautiful waters of Okinawa from the comfort of the Orca Sub-Ship. Afterwards, have lunch at The Nest Hotel and spend the afternoon shopping at Kokusai Street.
Battle Sites August 15, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $28, Children (3–11) $18, (under 3)FREE Visit the Battle of Okinawa Historical Society’s museum on Camp Kinser. Explore the Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters and end the day at Peace Prayer Park. Farm & Fish Market August 15, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Adults $20, Children (3–11) $13, (under 3) FREE Explore and shop the freshest foods available on Okinawa at the JA Farmers Market, Vege Vege store, Mini Mini Zoo and Payao Fish Market.
*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 | U.S. Naval Hospital 646-7013
All photos this page: Thomas Alan Smilie
photooftheweek
Diners grab a late-night meal at an outdoor ramen counter in Naha.
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spotlight Get a Job
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ooking for work? Well, what better place to begin than the largest military community job fair on island? The 2015 MCCS Community Job Fair will take place on September 18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Camp Foster Community Center. This event will feature several organizations actively recruiting for employment, including one of the best employers on island—MCCS. MCCS Okinawa is one of the largest employers and sources of nonappropriated fund (NAF) jobs on the island, offering careers ranging from
sports coordinators, lifeguards, athletic center complex managers, executive chefs and recreation assistants to club managers, childcare service providers, accountants, IT technicians, programmers and more. The 2015 MCCS Community Job Fair is open to DoD family members, transitioning military members and anyone else eligible for SOFA employment. Participants should bring their resumes. For details, visit mccsokinawa.com/jobs, facebook.com/mccsokinawa.jobs or call 645-3052.
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upcoming semperfitevents movieschedule Athletics/Adult Sports 645-3521/3522 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
Northern Camps Commander’s Cup Flag Football Tournament August 14–16 Camp Hansen Parade Deck Register for this FREE event at MCCS fitness centers on Camps Courtney, Hansen or Schwab by 1 p.m. on August 10. This event is open to eligible units on Camps Courtney, Hansen and Schwab. Details: 623-5569 Open Bench Press Competition August 16 Camp Courtney Ironworks Gym Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on August 10 for $10 or onsite for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Individual awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers as well as overall female and male winners. Details: 622-7297 Open Bowling Tournament August 21–23 Camp Foster Bowling Center Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on August 13 for $20. This event is open to participants island-wide. Individual awards will be given to first, second and third place winners in both male and female divisions. Details: 645-3003 MCAS Futenma Annual “Tetsujin” Triathlon August 30 MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Register for this event at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on August 24 for $20. This event is open to participants island-wide ages 12 and older. The race will consist of a 5K run, 15K bike and 200M swim. Details: 636-2672
CAMP KINSER
CAMP COURTNEY
Thursday, August 6 CLOSED
Thursday, August 6 CLOSED
Friday, August 7 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 7 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6 p.m. Ricki and the Flash (PG 13) 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 3 p.m. Ricki and the Flash (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 9 Shaun the Sheep Movie (PG) 1 p.m. Ricki and the Flash (PG 13) 3:30 p.m. Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 10 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 CLOSED
MCAS FUTENMA Thursday, August 6 CLOSED Friday, August 7 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 9 Max (PG) 3 p.m. Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6 p.m. Monday, August 10 Ricki and the Flash (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 CLOSED Wednesday, August 12 Shaun the Sheep Movie (PG) 3 p.m. Insidious: Chapter 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP HANSEN Thursday, August 6 Insidious: Chapter 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
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Saturday, August 8 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Ricki and the Flash (PG 13) 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 9 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 4 p.m. Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 Ricki and the Flash (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Fantastic Four (PG 13) 9:30 p.m.
Monday, August 10 Ricki and the Flash (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 9 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11 CLOSED
Monday, August 10 Jurassic World (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12 CLOSED
Tuesday, August 11 Ricki and the Flash (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP FOSTER
Wednesday, August 12 Pixels (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 6 Inside Out (PG) 3D 1 p.m. Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 4 p.m. Jurassic World (PG 13) 3D 7 p.m. Friday, August 7 Shaun the Sheep Movie (PG) 6 p.m. Fantastic Four (PG 13) 9 p.m. Ricky and the Flash (PG 13) midnight
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Saturday, August 8 Shaun the Sheep Movie (PG) 3 p.m. Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6 p.m., midnight Ricky and the Flash (PG 13) 9 p.m. Sunday, August 9 Shaun the Sheep Movie (PG) 1 p.m. Fantastic Four (PG 13) 4 p.m. Insidious: Chapter 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, August 10 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 Shaun the Sheep Movie (PG) 1 p.m. Ricky and the Flash (PG 13) 4 p.m. Insidious: Chapter 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB Thursday, August 6 CLOSED Friday, August 7 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6 p.m., 9 p.m. Saturday, August 8 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 6 p.m., 9 p.m. Sunday, August 9 Ricki and the Flash (PG 13) 4 p.m. Fantastic Four (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, August 10 Vacation (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 CLOSED
Wednesday, August 12 Fantastic Four (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com.