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November 5, 2015 • mccsokinawa.com
okinawalivingweekly Fruit: Pricey but Pristine
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Taiyo Turkey Shoot
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ou don’t have to be on Okinawa long to realize that some things–such as fruit–are very expensive year-round. However, the high prices of fruit simply reflect the meticulous measures farmers go through to grow the fruit; it’s a long process of trimming and nurturing until all that is left is the perfectly-shaped, delicious gem. The key is quality over quantity. Vines are pruned of excess fruit and foliage leaving only the desired crops. Crops are then able to grow uncrowded on their own vine, and nutrients can be fully concentrated to the single fruit. Each fruit is housed in its own cage and rotated daily to achieve a uniform shape and color. Farmers spend so much time perfecting fruit because in Japan, fruit is considered a luxury product.
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Fruit is considered a gourmet gift to give someone– typically on special occasions such as weddings, business transactions and even hospital visits. It is also given to show appreciation, courtesy and to build friendships. The Japanese perception of “quality” of fruit in Japan is deemed to be much higher than fruit from other countries. Fruit is not a dietary staple in Japan, and there is no guideline to eat a certain amount every day. Most fruit in Japan is considered more of a dessert, treat or gift. So next time you’re in a grocery store and gasp at the pricey fruits, just remember how much work, care, and time goes into making sure it is perfect.
Living at Large: Leisure Interest Classes | 3 Culture Corner: Homemade Remedies | 5 Japanese Phrase of the Week | 5 Off Base Events: Kanucha Resort Stardust Fantasia | 7
eed a good excuse to play golf? How about an excuse to win a turkey for Thanksgiving? Taiyo Golf Club’s annual Turkey Shoot is on November 14. Play golf on an award-winning course with the bonus of not wrestling the crowds for a turkey for your Thanksgiving feast. Shoot for birdies like no pilgrim could ever imagine in this tee-time, individual-stroke play, 100 percent handicap event. Maximum handicaps are 36 for men and 40 for ladies. Players must have a verifiable handicap. Gift certificates and turkeys will be awarded to the top ten winners. Payouts run from $60 to $200 plus a turkey, with the top ten all receiving a turkey along with cash. Also up for the taking is an overnight stay for two with breakfast at Moon Ocean Ginowan. Sign up by November 11 for $30 at the Taiyo Pro Shop. For more information, call 622-2004/2006 or visit mccsokinawa.com/golf.
Photo of the Week | 7 Spotlight: ESPN Watch Parties | 9 Movie Schedule | 11 Class of the Week: Total Fusion | 11
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Leisure Interest Classes
aintaining a healthy and unified community is important for our youth to develop mentally, artistically and culturally. Children & Youth Programs on Camps Foster, Kinser, Courtney and McTureous provide a variety of recreational classes that provide the young members of our community meaningful experiences to last a lifetime. Ballet, jazz, hip hop dance and yoga classes are now available for children from ages 3 to 18. These classes are a great place for kids to go to have fun, make new friends, learn different skills and become more involved with the community. Classes are $45 a month for one hour-long class per week. Lessons are held at
each camp’s school age care facility. Please contact your nearest school age care branch for class schedules
and more information or visit mccsokinawa.com/youthandteen.
mccsevents&happenings Hearts Apart Support Group November 6, 9:30–11:30 a.m. MCFTB, Camp Foster 645-3689
Federal Resume Writing Workshop November 9, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Schwab 645-2104
Saving and Investing Workshop November 6, 8:30–10:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-2104
Survival Japanese November 9, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MFP-R, MCAS Futenma 645-2104
Interpersonal Communication Workshop November 10, 10 a.m. –noon MCFTB, Camp Foster 645-3689
Courtney Teen Center Harvest Bash November 7, 7–10 p.m. CYP, Camp Courtney 622-9702
Career Assessment Workshop November 9, 1–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-2104
Stories by Starlight November 11, 6 –7 p.m. Library, Camp Foster 645-7178
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
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Various Camps
November 6, 5–7 p.m. Turn off the T.V., silence your cell phone and test your skills at your local MCCS Library. We will have board games such as Candy Land, King of Tokyo, Monopoly and Uno. mccsokinawa.com/libraries
Now–January 10 Volunteer to coach youth soccer. Sign up at any staffed MCCS fitness center or at the Semper Fit Youth Sports office. The soccer season runs from February through May. mccsokinawa.com/youthsports
Military Family Game Night
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Money Management Workshop November 10, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-2104
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Why work your day away behind a desk when you could be behind the wheel experiencing all Okinawa has to offer. To view current openings, please visit mccsokinawa.com/jobs. Motor Transportation office 645-7772
November 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join other teens to discover positive ways to deal with the challenges of growing up in the military. Open to those ages 12 to 17. mccsokinawa.com/mcftb
Now hiring Motor Vehicle Operators
L.I.N.K.S for Teens and Tweens
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Shinji raremasen! I can’t believe it!
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs– Resources at 645-2104/2106.
Homemade Remedies
hile chicken soup is the cureall comfort food of Western culture, Japan’s equivalent cold remedy is okayu. Okayu is a rice porridge made by boiling rice in either water or dashi (fish stock). Umeboshi (pickled plum) is often added for flavor. A simple remedy is tea—both green and black tea contain antioxidants that kill cold-causing strains of bacteria. Another remedy is eating grated daikon (Japanese white radish) mixed with honey. Eggs contain high amounts of Vitamin B2 that boost the immune system. Tamagozake is a remedy made by cooking egg in sake and adding honey for flavor. To neutralize its alcoholic effects the sake is boiled and cooled before adding the egg. Three foods regarded for their medicinal powers are mikan (tangerine), shoga (ginger) and kokuto (unrefined brown sugar). Even the peel of the mikan is used in one remedy that in-
volves wrapping garlic, mikan peel and umeboshi in aluminum foil and cooking them in a pan over medium heat until the ingredients blacken. One of the most ancient of the Japanese natural cold remedies is shoga (ginger). Ginger is used to treat everything from stomach pain, nausea, poor circulation and stuffy noses. As a sore throat remedy, drink a mixture of grated ginger, hot water and honey. One remedy unique to Okinawa is
kokuto, or kuro-zatô (“black sugar”). Kokuto is processed differently from white sugar so nutrients like potassium and even antioxidants are still present. Many Okinawans swear by its health benefits, which include longevity and memory improvement. So the next time you have a fever, whip up a bowl of okayu and some mikan slices. These simple remedies pave the way to swift recovery.
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off-base events get out and explore.
Kanucha Resort Stardust Fantasia November 1–Feburary 28 Kanucha Resort Hotel Nago City ¥300 per car Handmade Market November 12–15 10 a.m.–8 p.m. San A Nishihara City FREE Okinawa Bread and Sweets Festa November 15, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Nishihara Yonabaru Marine Park Nishihara Town FREE
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adventure begins here. Battle Sites November 8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $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. Pizza in the Sky & Nakijin Castle November 8, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $23, Children (3–11) $16, (under 3) FREE Visit café restaurant “Pizza in the Sky,” located in the hilly areas of Motobu Village. Afterwards, stop by the Nakijin Castle Ruins and learn the history of the Ryukyu Islands.
Tea Ceremony with Summer Kimono November 10, 3–8 p.m. Adult $48, Children (3–11) $38, (under 3) FREE Experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony and the history of kimonos by dressing in a yukata, the traditional Japanese summer kimono. To remember the day, a complimentary printed photo of your immersion into Japanese culture will be provided by the Tea House. Afterwards, we will travel to Naha Main Place for dinner and shopping. Urashima Dinner Theater November 13, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Adult $68 with half lobster, $52 without lobster, Children (6–12) $38, (3–5) $34, (under 3) FREE *No meal Savor the varied flavors of Okinawan or American cuisine while being entertained by traditional music and dancers.
Tunnel Rats November 14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $23, Children (7–11) $16 We’ll explore numerous caves that served as bunkers and shelter during WWII. A stop at Kinser’s Battle of Okinawa Historical Society’s Museum is included. Northern Highlights November 14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $ 39, Children (3–11) $24, (under 3) FREE Visit Nago Pineapple Winery, Nago Glass Factory and the Orion Beer factory. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Yanbaru Ikoi no Mura.
*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
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Take advantage of the great diving on Okinawa at Maeda Point. Of course, check the sea conditions before any ocean excursions. To get there, travel north on Hwy. 58 and take a left on Hwy. 6. Turn for Zampa and follow the signs for Maeda Point.
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ESPN Armed Forces Classic: Gonzaga vs. Pittsburgh
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he ESPN Fourth Annual Armed Forces Classic basketball game will be on November 14 at the Camp Foster Fieldhouse. The Gonzaga Bulldogs will face the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first game of the season. Come watch the game at one of several watch parties, on Camps Courtney, Foster, Kinser, Hansen or MCAS Futenma. Come enjoy some food and win some prizes. The par-
ties are from 9 a.m. to noon and are open to all ranks and services. Once the game ends, there will be a post-game expo at the Gunners Fitness Center parking lot. From noon to 5 p.m., there will be Okinawan and American food booths, Eisa and Japanese Taiko Performances and ESPN Armed Forces Classic Okinawa merchandise for sale. For more information, please contact mccsokinawa.com/espnafc.
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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
Open Flag Football Tournament November 13–15 Camp Hansen House of Pain Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on November 9 for $95. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams. Tournament brackets and rules will be e-mailed to each player. Details: 623-5569/5558.
Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami SCUBA 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534
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Open Softball Tournament November 13–15 Camp Courtney Softball Field Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on November 9 for $95. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams. Tournament brackets and rules will be e-mailed to each player. Details: 622-7297.
Open 6-on-6 Soccer Tournament November 20–22 MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Gym Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on November 16 for $80. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams. Tournament brackets and rules will be e-mailed to each player. Details: 636-2672.
Total Fusion
This class has it all: cardio, resistance work, core strengthening and stretching. Appropriate for ALL fitness levels.
movieschedule Camp Kinser
Camp Foster
Thursday, November 5 CLOSED
Thursday, November 5 Goosebumps (PG) 7 p.m.
Friday, November 6 Spectre (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 6 The Peanuts Movie (G) 6 p.m. (3D) Spectre (PG 13) 9 p.m., 12:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 7 The Peanuts Movie (G) 3 p.m. (3D) Spectre (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, November 8 The Peanuts Movie (G) 1 p.m. Spectre (PG 13) 3:30 p.m. Sicario (R) 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 9 Spectre (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 10 The Peanuts Movie (G) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 CLOSED
MCAS Futenma Thursday, November 5 CLOSED Friday, November 6 Spectre (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Monday, November 9 Spectre (PG13) 7 p.m.
Monday, November 9 Spectre (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 The Peanuts Movie (G) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 The Peanuts Movie 2D (G) 2 p.m., 7:15 p.m. Spectre (PG 13) 4:05 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (R) 7 p.m.
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Thursday, November 5 CLOSED
Thursday, November 5 CLOSED
Sunday, November 8 The Peanuts Movie (G) 1 p.m. Spectre (PG 13) 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 6 Spectre (R) 6 p.m., 9 p.m.
Friday, November 6 Spectre (PG 13) 6 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
Monday, November 9 Spectre (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 The Peanuts Movie (G) 3 p.m. Spectre (R) 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 Sicario (R) 6 p.m. Spectre (PG 13) 9 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 8 The Peanuts Movie (G )3 p.m. Spectre (R) 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 8 Captive (PG 13) 4 p.m. Spectre (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 The Peanuts Movie (G) 1 p.m. (3D) Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) 4 p.m. Spectre (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Monday, November 9 Spectre (R) 7 p.m.
Monday, November 9 Sicario (R) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 CLOSED
Tuesday, November 10 Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (R) 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 The Peanuts Movie (G) noon, 3 p.m. (3D) Spectre (PG 13) 6 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (R) 1 a.m.
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Saturday, November 7 Spectre (PG 13) 4 p.m., 7:20 p.m.
Thursday, November 5 Paranormal Activity: Ghost Dimension (R) 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 8 Sicario (R) 4 p.m. Spectre (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Friday, November 6 The Peanuts Movie 3D (G) 6 p.m. Spectre (PG 13) 8:05 p.m., 11:15 p.m.
Monday, November 9 Captive (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 The Peanuts Movie (G) 11:30 a.m., 1:35 p.m. (3D) Spectre (PG 13) 3:50 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 10:20 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 CLOSED Wednesday, November 11 CLOSED
Sunday, November 8 The Peanuts Movie (G) 2 p.m. Spectre (PG 13) 4:05 p.m., 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 Spectre (R) 7 p.m.
Camp Hansen Thursday, November 5 We Are Your Friends (R) 7 p.m. Friday, November 6 Spectre (PG 13) 6 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7 Spectre (PG 13) 4 p.m. Sicario (R) 7:45 p.m. Sunday, November 8 Captive (PG 13) 3 p.m. Sicario (R) 6 p.m.
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com.