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okinawalivingweekly Okinawa’s Tug of War
Ace the Interview
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he tug-of-war is traditionally a ritual performed in hopes of bringing lively crops. These rituals were once performed year-round all over Okinawa but now they are more inclined to entertain than to bring a rich harvest. Though Okinawa is known for its record-holding tug-of-war in Naha, the Itoman tugof-war is its second-largest and remains one of the most traditional. The rope used in this event measures 180 meters long by 1.5 meters in diameter and is hand-made by the people of Itoman. The match lasts for 30 minutes
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and is preceded by a parade of traditional performances involving thousands of people. The Itoman tug-of-war is always held on August 15 in hopes of bringing a bountiful harvest and a good fishing season. In 2013 this event was awarded the Furusato Award from JSPS, a London-based agency promoting social sciences and humanities. To check out more events like this including the annual Naha tug-of-war, check out MCCS Tours+ at mccsokinawa.com/tours.
Living at Large: Membership Appreciation Night | 3 Culture Corner: Cook-your-own-food restaurants | 5 Japanese Phrase of the Week | 5 Off Base Events: Nago Youth Eisa Festival | 7
he interview is the most vital phase of the hiring process. It is the opportunity to make a positive impression on the employer. Here are some guidelines on how to prepare for the interview. Know the company, position and interviewers. Read the position description so your past experience and skills are in line with the current open position. Professional appearance shows respect. Never make the mistake of being under dressed. First impressions are made within the first three seconds of meeting an individual. Arrive 15 minutes early. Maintain eye contact and give a firm, strong handshake. When answering questions, be clear and brief. After the interview, send a personalized note to the people involved in the interview process to thank them. For more assistance on interviewing, MCCS’s Transition Assistance Management Program/Family Member Employment Assistance Program (TAMP/FMEAP) offers an Interview Skills class to enhance your knowledge and skills. For details, please call 645-3151.
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livingatlarge
Membership Appreciation Night
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he MCCS Youth Centers on Camps Foster, Kinser and Courtney provide a variety of open recreational activities and programs for youths on Okinawa between the ages of 10 to 12. We do our best to offer age-appropriate activities that bolster life skills and leisure enrichment. Our goal, as always, is to help build foundations for mentoring, citizenship and leadership. However, none what we do is possible or meaningful if it wasn’t for all of our members. We’d like to take some time to show our appreciation for you, the members of our youth centers at Membership Appreciation night. This event will be held at the Camp Kinser Youth Center on
September 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. This party is open to members and nonmembers. Free food and games will be provided. So come out, and let
us show you our appreciation. For details, call the Camp Kinser Youth Center at 637-2248.
mccsevents&happenings Nacho Average Wednesday Wednesdays Thirsty's Lounge, MCAS Futenma 636-3046 LINKS 4 Spouses September 20, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Hashmarks SNCO Club Camp Courtney 645-3689 FREE Obi Making September 22, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-3127 FREE
Adult Book Club: The Roads to Sata September 23, 5:30 p.m. Library, Camp Schwab 625-2518 FREE Ace the Interview September 23, 1–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 637-3151 FREE Retirement Planning September 24, 2–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-3151 FREE
Camp Kinser
Flea Market
September 20 & 21 Noon Turn unwanted items into ca$h. For a full schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/fleamarket.
Special Events 645-5829
Camp Foster
School Age Care Fall Festival
Join us to kick-off the fall season at this carnival event for all ages. Enjoy bouncy house, games, relays, music and light snacks.
Foster SAC 645-7301
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, Corrinne McKenna 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, 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 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.
We Make Okinawa Home
Interpersonal Communication September 30, 9–11:30 a.m. Bldg 5677, Camp Foster 645-3689 FREE
Other FREE Media:
Federal Resume Writing September 24, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-3151 EFMP Splash Party September 26, 4–6 p.m. 50M Pool, Camp Foster 645-9237 FREE
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Camp Kinser
Community Clean-Up Project
September 27 Give back to the community. This event is open to all teens. Free food will be provided.
Kinser Teen Center 637-1755
Camp Foster
Beyond the Brief: Improve your Health & Happiness
September 26 Learn stress management techniques to boost your health and happiness during a separation.
MCFTB 645-3689
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ryan vs. courtney
japanese phrase of the week
Cook-your-own-food restaurants
C Where’s the toilet? Toire wa doko desu ka? For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs–Resources at 645-2104/2106.
ourtney: What’s the deal with cook-your-own-food restaurants in Japan? The reason I go to restaurants is because I’m too lazy to cook. Ryan: I think the social element of yakiniku/shabu-shabu/etc is what makes it popular. It’s like a collaborative meal where all the tedious parts of cooking (everything but the actual cooking part) are taken care of for you, leaving only the good stuff. C: Do the restaurants give you directions on how long to cook the meats? I’m afraid I would give myself
food poisoning. R: No, it’s all on you. But the meat is thinly sliced so it’s pretty difficult to mess up. Cooking meat shabu-shabu style takes a bit more finesse. The term “shabu-shabu” is actually onomatopoeic of the motions one uses in the process. You dip the meat into the broth and drag it back and forth—as if you were painting with a paintbrush— until the meat is cooked, which typically takes 2-4 “shabus.” C: I’ve also been to a Japanese friend’s house once for sukiyaki. She
prepared a hot pot with veggies and sliced meats for the table. My job was to crack an egg into my serving bowl, snag some hot veggies and meat from the broth, dip them into the raw egg and then eat. It was a fun style of eating. R: My favorite style of eating is when it ends with a regret-mousse for dessert. 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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spotlight
It’s All About You
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o one needs to tell us that juggling our work and personal lives is stressful especially when our loved ones are deployed. It takes its toll on us mentally, physically and emotionally. No matter what your stress level is, and no matter what the causes of your stress are, you have to take control of it before it becomes destructive. Being stressed harms your body cognitively, emotionally, physically and can lead to behavioral problems. Learning how to cope with stress is
one of the best tools you can learn in life. Taking some time for yourself is essential. In the It’s All About Your workshop, learn to manage your stress through yoga, reflexology and aromatherapy. This two hour class from 5:30 to 7:30 on September 24 at MCFTB (bldg. 5677) on Camp Foster will show you hands-on techniques to reduce stress and promote healthy coping skills. For details, call 645-3689. Register online at mccsokinawa.com/mcftb.
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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 Wrestling Tournament September 27 Camp Schwab Power Dome Register by 1 p.m. on September 22 at MCCS fitness for $10. On-site registration will be held from 8–9:30 a.m. for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers. Details: 625-2654. Open Bike Race September 28 Camp Kinser Athletics Register by 1 p.m. on September 22 at MCCS fitness center for $20. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers. Mandatory on-site participants brief will be held at 7:45 a.m. Details: 637-1869. Southern Commanders’ Cup Flag Football October 3–5 MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Gym Bldg. 159 Register by 1 p.m. on September 29 at any MCCS fitness center on Camps Foster, Kinser or MCAS Futenma. This FREE event is open to teams aboard Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 636-2672. Northern Commander’s Cup Flag Football October 3–5 Camp Courtney Semper Fit Register by 1 p.m. on September 29 at any MCCS fitness center on Camps Courtney, Hansen or Schwab. This FREE event is open to teams aboard Camps Courtney, Hansen or Schwab. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 636-2672. *Attendance is required for participation.
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.
healthtipoftheweek Nuts are high in saturated fat (good fats) and are loaded with nutrients, protein and fiber which help stabilize blood sugar. In one study, people who ate a handful of nuts a day were slimmer and lived longer. Lydia Dahl MCCS Health Promotion Wellness Educator
CAMP KINSER | 637-2177
CAMP
COURTNEY | 622-6101
Thursday, September 18 Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 18 CLOSED
Friday, September 19 A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 19 No Good Deed (PG 13) 6 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 9 p.m. Saturday, September 20 No Good Deed (PG 13) 3 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 6 p.m. Sunday, September 21 No Good Deed (PG 13) 3 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 6 p.m
Saturday, September 20 No Good Deed (PG 13) 3 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 21 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 1 p.m. No Good Deed (PG 13) 3:30 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 22 CLOSED
Monday, September 22 No Good Deed (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Wednesday September 24 No Good Deed (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23 CLOSED Wednesday, September 24 A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 7 p.m
MCAS FUTENMA | 636-3890
CAMP HANSEN | 623-4564
Thursday, September 18 CLOSED
Thursday, September 18 Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) 7 p.m.
Friday, September 19 No Good Deed (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 19 No Good Deed (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 10 p.m
Tuesday, September 23 CLOSED
Saturday, September 20 A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 4 p.m. No Good Deed (PG 13) 7 p.m. Sunday, September 21 A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 4 p.m. No Good Deed (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, September 22 A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 CLOSED Wednesday, September 24 CLOSED
Saturday, September 20 No Good Deed (PG 13) 6 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 9:30 p.m Sunday, September 21 No Good Deed (PG 13) 2:30 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 6 p.m Monday, September 22 The November Man (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 No Good Deed (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 Let’s Be Cops (R) 7 p.m.
CAMP FOSTER | 645-3465
CAMP SCHWAB | 625-2338
Thursday, September 18 Lucy (R) 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 18 CLOSED
Friday, September 19 No Good Deed (PG 13) 6 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 9 p.m. Saturday, September 20 Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) noon No Good Deed (PG 13) 3 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 6 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 9 p.m. Sunday, September 21 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG 13) 1 p.m. No Good Deed (PG 13) 4 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 7 p.m.
Friday, September 19 No Good Deed (PG 13) 6 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 9:30 p.m. Saturday, September 20 No Good Deed (PG 13) 6 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 9:30 p.m. Sunday, September 21 No Good Deed (PG 13) 4 p.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 7 p.m. Monday, September 22 No Good Deed (PG 13) 4 p.m.
Monday, September 22 No Good Deed (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23 A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23 A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24 CLOSED
Wednesday, September 24 A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) 7 p.m.
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com/reeltimetheatres/reeltime-landing.htm.