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okinawalivingweekly Quick Guide to Kokusai Dori
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e muse enough about Okinawa’s beaches and grand scenic spots, but what of its man-made monuments? As much as Okinawa is a haven for the most breezy and carefree to spend freely on beaches, there are some great structures for shopping and commercial indulgence as well—namely Kokusai Dori. The shopping avenue spills over with restaurants, shops and cafes, all of which might take at least a day to explore. Within Kokusai Street, you’ll find Heiwa Dori—one of the last remaining shopping arcades on island. Here you can find a lot of Okinawan goods, from habu sake to tropical shirts. In Makishi Market,
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get your fresh fish and meat. Either take them home or have it cooked on the spot for you. In the Tsuboya District, which is known for its pottery, pick up everything from dishes and bowls to shîsâ dogs. There are a number of tours via MCCS Tours+ that go through Kokusai Dori. For details on these tours, visit mccsokinawa.com/tours. However, if you’d like to take the trip on your own, head south on Hwy. 58 and continue straight. Turn left onto Route 29 and take another left onto Route 39. The main street is closed on Sundays for pedestrian traffic. Google map link: http://goo.gl/eFvJA7.
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refreshing dip in the swimming pool on a hot day is definitely one of life’s simple pleasures. But a splash in the water isn’t only enjoyable for humans, it’s also a great way for pets to cool down and squeeze in some exercise when temperatures soar. Let the real doggie-paddle experts show you how it’s done at the McTureous 25 meter pool on September 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at this year’s Pet Plunge. Bring the whole family, including Fido, for swimming and contests. There will be events like the longest jump and quickest fetch for your furry friend to compete in. Swimming has many of the same benefits for animals as humans. It involves the use of all the muscle groups but without the impact of walking or running. And because water resistance is greater than air resistance, the muscles have to work harder. For details, call 622-7397.
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Body By You Boot Camp
f you’re having a hard time kickstarting your workout regime but want to start burning some serious calories, the Body By You Boot Camp may be the right place to start. Working out in a group can help you stick with a routine and form supportive friendships to keep you on target. This boot camp can lead to stronger muscles, increased endurance and reaching your fitness goals sooner. Unlike crash dieting or “miracle” products, this 8-week program helps you make the right choices with a certified personal trainer to keep you on track. For only $220, this comprehensive program offers support, friendly competition with peers and
is tailored for of all fitness levels. Classes will be held at Gunners Fitness Center on Camp Foster and Ironworks Fitness Center on Camp Courtney from September 8 to Oc-
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | Jim Kassebaum MANAGING EDITOR | Ryan Anastoplus ART DIRECTORS | Hector Nieves, Karie Morton GRAPHIC ARTS MANAGER | Henry Ortega GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Margie Shimabukuro, Lisa Miyagi, Kelli Davis EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | Mike Daley EDITORS | Courtney Rick PHOTOGRAPHER | Thomas Alan Smilie AD/SPONSORSHIP MANAGER | Roy Forster AD SALES | Aya Chilcote, Yoshihiro Shinzato, Yoriko Yamashiro, Jessica Wagner, Lola Cardenas DISTRIBUTION | Gideon Juko, Joe Fincher MARKETING ACCOUNTS MANAGER | Andrew Menges ACCOUNTS & RESEARCH | Amy Schultz, Nicole Taylor, Allison McCarley, Kelly Longo, Phylicia Callahan, Lindsay Roegge CULTURAL RESEARCH SPECIALISTS | Ayako Kawamitsu, Rie Shinjo
tober 31. Register by September 5 at the fitness center where you would like to attend. For times and more information, call MCCS Health Promotion at 645-3910.
mccsevents&happenings Bullseye Steel Tip Dart Tournament Thursdays, 7 p.m. BeachHead, Camp Schwab 625-2053 FREE Nacho Average Wednesday Wednesdays Thirsty's Lounge, MCAS Futenma 636-3046 Paper ShÎsâ Making August 25, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Kimono Dressing August 22, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Professional Communication August 27, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Schwab 625-2622 FREE
Sponsorship Training August 26, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Hansen 645-8395 FREE
Four Lenses August 27, 9 a.m.–noon Bldg. 5677, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Home Buying Workshop August 28, 8:30–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
P.A.S.S. August 28, 6–7 p.m. School Age Care Center, Camp Foster 645-9237 FREE
Camp Courtney
Flea Market
August 23 & 24 7 a.m. Turn unwanted items into ca$h. For a full schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/fleamarket. Special Events 645-5829
Various Camps
Tsunami SCUBA Labor Day Sale
August 29–September 1 Save 10% on all goods. Sale does not apply to classes, educational materials, booties or already discounted items. mccsokinawa.com/tsunamiscuba
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.
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Other FREE Media:
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Various Camps
Super Summer Tire Sale
Through August Save big on tires at your local Typhoon Motors through August. mccsokinawa.com/typhoonmotors
Camp Courtney
Family Fun Night Bounce House Palooza
September 4 5–9 p.m. There will be bounce houses, games, prizes, arts and crafts, movies and delicious kid friendly food. Tengan Castle 622-9413
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ryan vs. courtney
japanese phrase of the week
The Fuss About Tape
C Daijyoubu desu. No problem. For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs–Resources at 645-2104/2106.
ourtney: I’m attempting to reduce my carbon footprint while shopping. I always stash a few “my bags” (the cute way the Japanese refer to reusable shopping bags) in my purse, even though the store clerks still find it necessary to put certain items in separate plastic bags. Why do my tofu and eggs need to be segregated by plastic within my “my bag?” Even when I buy one or two items and tell the clerk to leave them unbagged, they slap a sticker on my purchases. Is this unavoidable in Japan? Ryan: I personally have always appreciated the way Japan organizes my groceries, no matter how much waste it produces. I believe one part is simply
organizational—to me it’s unthinkable to have tofu and eggs together. What if the tofu leaks? Today, most Japanese grocery stores try to encourage “my bags,” thanking customers for bringing one and charging an extra ¥3 for patrons that want “reji-bukuro,” or plastic bags for their groceries. The tape on the other hand, has a more interesting history. C: Do tell. R: When supermarkets first became popular in Japan in the 70s, entire families would come and spend a lot of time shopping together. Children would often want things and could not wait for their parents to finish shopping to have it. The par-
ent would buy the item for their child and go back to shopping. This posed a problem for the stores since they didn’t know what had been paid for and what hadn’t. The simple solution was to apply a piece of tape on the purchased item. At first it was only used for fussy children but now all of us wear this mark. By the way, the separating of some items with smaller plastic bags is considered a courtesy and a part of customer service. If you don’t want them just say “biniirubukuro wa irimasen.” By Ryan Anastoplus and Courtney Rick
Contact Ryan or Courtney with your questions, comments or cookies at ryan.anastoplus@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org or courtney.rick@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.
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off-base events get out and explore.
Uruma City Eisa Festival August 23 & 24 Yonashiro Athletic Field Uruma City FREE 2014 Ichihanari Art Project August 23 & 24, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Old Ikei Elementary School Uruma City Adults ¥ 300, Children (under 15) FREE Youth Furusato Eisa Festival August 23 & 24, 4–9 p.m. Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha City Adults ¥500, Children (under 18) FREE
tours+
adventure begins here. Japanese Tea Ceremony August 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $35, Children (3–11) $28, (under 3) FREE Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a beautiful private Okinawan home. After tea, head to Kokusai Street for lunch and shopping.*
Pizza in the Sky & Nakijin Castle Ruins August 23, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $23, Children (3–11) $16, (under 3) FREE Overlook the beautiful ocean as you enjoy a delicious pizza and salad. Afterwards, stop by the Nakijin Castle ruins to learn the history of the Ryukyu islands. Finally, stop by Kyoda Michi-no-Eki where you’ll be able to purchase local vegetables and food.*
Battle Sites Tour August 24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $28, Children (3–11) $18, (under 3) FREE Visit the Battle of Okinawa Historical Collection on Camp Kinser then relive the battle with a history lesson. Explore the Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters and end the day at Peace Prayer Park.*
Marriott Pool & Lunch August 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $48, Children (6–12) $34, (under 6) FREE Enjoy the ultimate in Okinawan watery relaxation at this resort. Enjoy the garden pool (with water slide) and an appetizing buffet.
Northern Highlights August 24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $ 41, Children (3–11) $27, (under 3) FREE Visit Nago Pineapple Winery, Nago Glass Factory and the Orion Beer Factory. Then enjoy a yakiniku-style lunch at Okinawa Fruits Land.*
Urashima Dinner Theater August 29, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Adults $75 with half lobster, $60 without lobster, Children (6–12) $38, (3–5) $34, (under 3) FREE Savor the flavors of Okinawan cuisine while being entertained by traditional music and dancers. Choose between American or Okinawan dinners.
*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 (Temporarily Closed) | U.S. Naval Hospital 646-7013
photooftheweek Mike Daley
The Tropical Dream Center, located at Okinawa Expo Park in Motobu, offers 14,778 square meters of greenhouses, ponds and tropical fauna including over 2,000 orchids in bloom on any given day. To get to Expo Park, head north on the Expressway, exit at Kyoda, and head north through Nago City. Take a left onto Route 449 at the intersection in front of the Nago Baseball Stadium and follow the signs to Churaumi Aquarium. Park in either the #2 or #8 parking areas as those are closest to the Tropical Dream Center.
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spotlight
Clean Up Our Ocean
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each pollution is a worldwide problem. Garbage that we mindlessly toss out entangles, suffocates and poisons aquatic life. An estimated 100 metric tons of plastic—bags, six-pack rings, bottles, fishing nets and more— circulates in the world’s oceans today. Many animals consume plastic by mistake, which blocks digestion and causes death by starvation or infection. Animals tangled in plastic often suffocate when they can’t return to the surface to breath, or starve to death.
You can help alleviate some of these issues by going out to the beach and pick up the garbage that people have left behind. The earth and its creatures will thank you. On August 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Kinser Teen Center invites you to give back to the community with a fun clean-up project at Ginowan Tropical Beach. For more details, call the Camp Kinser Teen Center at 637-1755
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upcoming semperfitevents movieschedule Proud sponsor of MCCS Youth Sports 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
Open Basketball Tournament August 29–31 Camp Schwab Power Dome Register by 1 p.m. on August 25 at any MCCS fitness center for $95 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 625-2654. Open Flag Football Tournament August 29–31 Camp Hansen Parade Deck Register by 1 p.m. on August 25 at any MCCS fitness center for $95 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place winners. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 623-5569/5558. Open 6 on 6 Soccer Tournament September 5–7 Camp Courtney Semper Fit Register by 1 p.m. on September 2 at any MCCS fitness center for $80 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 622-7297. Southern Commanders Cup Softball Tournament September 5–7 Gunner’s Fitness Center Athletic Fields Register by 1 p.m. on September 2 at MCCS fitness centers on Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma. This event is open to participants aboard Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma. Awards will be given to first and second place finishers. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 645-4866/3985.
classof theweek Body Bar This is a fast-paced, high-energy class packed with upper and lower body movements that include weights and cardio. This class is designed for the beginner to advanced athlete. For a full class schedule, visit schedule mccsokinawa.com/wellness.
singlemarineprogram Golf Clinics at Taiyo 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Taiyo Golf Club 645-3681 FREE
Battle Sites Tour August 29 SMP Bldg. 5908, Camp Foster 645-3681
CAMP KINSER | 637-2177
CAMP COURTNEY | 622-6101
Thursday, August 21 Let’s Be Cops (R) 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 21 CLOSED
Friday, August 22 If I Stay (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 22 If I Stay (PG 13) 6 p.m. If I Stay (PG 13) 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 23 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 3 p.m. If I Stay (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 24 Step Up: All In 3D (PG 13) 1 p.m. The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 3:30 p.m. The Expendables 3 (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 25 CLOSED Tuesday, August 26 CLOSED
Saturday, August 23 If I Stay (PG 13) 3 p.m. Tammy (R) 6 p.m. Sunday, August 24 Earth to Echo (PG) 3 p.m. Deliver us from Evil (R) 6 p.m. Monday, August 25 Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 26 CLOSED
Wednesday, August 27 Transformers: Age of Extinction 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 27 If I Stay (PG 13) 7 p.m.
MCAS FUTENMA | 636-3890
CAMP HANSEN | 623-4564
Thursday, August 21 CLOSED
Thursday, August 21 The Expendables 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Friday, August 22 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 22 If I Stay (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 10 p.m.
Saturday, August 23 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 4 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 23 If I Stay (PG 13) 6 p.m. Let’s Be Cops (R) 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 24 The Expendables 3 (PG 13) 4 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 24 The Expendables 3 (PG 13) 2:30 p.m. If I Stay (PG 13) 6 p.m.
Monday, August 25 If I Stay (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26 CLOSED
Tuesday, August 26 Into the Storm (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 27 CLOSED
Wednesday, August 27 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP FOSTER | 645-3465
CAMP SCHWAB | 625-2338
Thursday, August 21 The Expendables 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 21 CLOSED
Friday, August 22 If I Stay (PG 13) 6 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG 13) 9 p.m. Saturday, August 23 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG 13) Noon If I Stay (PG 13) 3 p.m. If I Stay (PG 13) 6 p.m. The Expendables 3 (PG 13) 9 p.m. Sunday, August 24 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG 13) 1 p.m. If I Stay (PG 13) 4 p.m. The Expendables 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Friday, August 22 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 6 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG 13) 9 p.m.
Monday, August 25 Let’s Be Cops (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 26 If I Stay (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 27 The Expendables 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 23 If I Stay (PG 13) 6 p.m. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG 13) 9 p.m. Sunday, August 24 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG 13) 4 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, August 25 The Expendables 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 26 Let’s Be Cops (R) 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 27 CLOSED
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com/reeltimetheatres/reeltime-landing.htm.