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okinawalivingweekly A Cup of Enlightenment
An Afternoon of Okinawan Dance & Culture
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ea is one of the most ubiquitous beverages in the world. From rural Chinese villages to the penthouse floors of corporate America, tea is a common sight. Once used to enhance wellness and improve alertness during meditation, the humble leaf-derived brew has been linked to tranquility and spiritual enlightenment for centuries. It is believed that Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from India that brought Buddhism to China, was the first to connect tea to spiritualism. He noted tea’s ability to help practitioners remain alert during meditation on their journey to reach enlightenment. The tea-as-enlightenment sentiment migrated to Japan during the early 6th century when Japanese priests traveling from China promoted the use of tea in their teachings. A formal ceremony for prepar-
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ing and drinking tea practiced by the Chinese was also brought to Japan early in the Kamakura period (1185–1333). The Japanese tea ceremony evolved at the hands of many tea masters and heirs. Known as chadô, or the way of tea, the meticulous preparation of green tea became a central religious and social activity. Tea Master Sen-no-Rikyu is regarded as influencing chadô practices that persist today. He based the ceremony on the four Buddhist principles of harmony, purity, tranquility and respect and embraced the aesthetic concept of wabi-sabi, the contrast of refinement and simplicity. The tea ceremony is still performed regularly throughout Japan. MCCS Tours+ offers regular tours to experience this ancient ritual. For details and dates of upcoming tours, please visit mccsokinawa.com/tours.
Living at Large: L.I.N.K.S. | 3 Ryan vs. Courtney: Japanese Work Environment | 5 Japanese Phrase of the Week | 5 Off Base Events: Ocean Expo Winter Fantasy | 7
ibrant kimono, carefully painted faces and precise movements—traditional Okinawan dance is an experience that every person should have while living here. Sponsored by MCCS Marine & Family Programs–Resources, The Okinawan Dance & Culture event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 29 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Enjoy this afternoon of performances, learn about the history of the intricate steps and take pictures afterward with the performers. Ryukyu Buyô dancers are icons of this island, balancing the hanagasa (a red flower hat) atop their heads and wearing their colorful bingata costumes. Normally you would have to travel off base and pay to observe these dances traditionally performed for the Ryukyu royalty. But for one day only this entertaining and educational event is free. Registration is required for the Okinawan Dance and Culture event. Call MFP-R at 6452104 for more information.
Photo of the Week | 7 Spotlight: Mega Karaoke Finale | 9 Movie Schedule | 11 Health Tip of the Week | 11
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livingatlarge Networking
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iving in a military community presents challenges for spouses and children alike. L.I.N.K.S. (Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills) is a program that is taught by MCFTB trainers who volunteer to create a support system for Marines, spouses, teens and kids. The workshops are shaped by hands-on activities and group discussions. L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses welcomes new and veteran spouses to network and gain insight about available services, moving tips, enduring deployments and more. On Wednesday, December 3 there will be a special holiday L.I.N.K.S. at MCFTB (Bldg.5677) from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The day will include a variety of activities, group discussions, light refreshments and more. Come share your experiences about being a military spouse
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
with other spouses and walk away with new skills and knowledge. Register online by December 1 at mccsokinawa.com/mcftb.
mccsevents&happenings Federal Resume Writing Workshop November 24, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 622-7332 FREE
Financial Planning Workshop November 25, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Hansen 645-2104 FREE
Money Management Workshop November 26, 8–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Schwab 625-2622 FREE
Home Buying Workshop November 24, 1:30–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Career Assessment November 25, 1–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 622-7332 FREE
FOCUS Story Time for Kids November 28, 4–5 p.m. Library, Torii Station 645-6077 FREE
Ace the Interview Workshop November 25, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Hansen 645-3151 FREE
Sponsorship Training November 25, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Hansen 645-2104 FREE
Survival Japanese Writing Class November 21 & 24, 11:30–1 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-3127 FREE
Various Camps
Karaoke at the Clubs
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Various Camps
Winter Learn to Swim
Come out to your local club for a night of karaoke. Visit us online for a full schedule. mccsokinawa.com/clubs
Register now Session 2 runs from December 2 to 20. Register at the Foster 25 meter pool. Aquatics 645-7554
Camp Courtney
Various Camps
December 12 6 p.m.–midnight Enjoy free hors d’oeuvres and get to know your fellow spouses. Hashmarks 622-9583
First Tuesdays of the month 10–11 a.m. Join us for family interaction and collaboration as we welcome new EFMP families. EFMP 645-9237
All Hands Spouses Night
Exeptional Coffee Breaks
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ryan vs. courtney
japanese phrase of the week
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Watashi to issho ni kite kudasai. Come with me. For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs–Resources at 645-2104/2106.
Japanese Work Environment
ourtney: I feel lucky to have a job on Okinawa, but since I work on a Marine Corps base, I’m not getting a Japanese business culture experience. Maybe you can help me create a more authentic Japanese work experience by doing group exercises in the mornings. Ryan: You mean rajio taiso? You can start wearing a suit and working 40 extra hours per day. Also, since I have seniority over you, you can start doing everything I ask. I am your senpai now. Get me some glazed donuts, coffee and acne cream. I got a date tonight. C: Whoa, what? How about we just do the fun parts, like group exercise? And maybe I can start eating bento lunches instead of Taco Bell every day. Aren’t there some funny Japanese office pranks or something? R: The traditional Japanese work environment is based around the
lifetime-employment model and is known for long hours and devotion to the company. A large part of demonstrating loyalty is drinking with your coworkers after work. If they have seniority over you, you have no choice. Not drinking is not an option. I don’t think you’ll enjoy morning exercise as much when you’re hung over. C: I am reconsidering my request. Is it difficult to get promotions within
Japanese companies if most people stay at the same business indefinitely? R: Although the employment law says people should work only 40 hours a week, it is hardly enforced. Depending on the trade, 60+ hour weeks are not surprising. C: Wow. I no longer feel like I’m missing out on anything—except of course group exercise. Can we still do that?
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.
Ocean Expo Park Winter Fantasy November 15–16, 6–9 p.m. Ocean Expo, Motobu Town FREE Umanchu Ichiba Handcraft Fair November 21–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Itoman Michi no Eki, Itoman FREE Tsuboya Pottery Festival November 21–24, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tsuboya Elementary School, Naha FREE
tours+
adventure begins here. Urashima Dinner Theater November 28, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Adults $75 with lobster, $60 without, Children (6–12) $38, (3–5) $34, (under 3) FREE without meal Savor the flavors of Okinawan cuisine while being entertained by traditional music and dancers. Choose between American or Okinawan dinners. Tour price includes dinner and show.*
Yanbaru Mangrove Kayaking November 29, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $62, Children (6–12) $39 Get your muscles moving while enjoying the beautiful nature and scenery while kayaking for approximately two-and-a-half hours. Please bring a change of clothes, a towel, suntan lotion, sandals, a hat and a packed lunch with many drinks.
Sub-ship Orca & Lunch December 6, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Adults $53, Children (6–12) $41, (3– 5) $11, (under 3) FREE View the beautiful waters of Okinawa from the comfort of the Orca SubShip. After a morning at sea, enjoy a lunch buffet at The Port Hotel and spend the afternoon shopping on Kokusai Street.*
Forest Adventure November 29, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $54, Children (7–17) $37 Check out Okinawa’s biggest thrill, Forest Adventure Park. Test your courage on the Zip Slide, the Amazon Rope Bridge, the Tibetan Bridge and other exciting courses. Children must be at least 6 years of age and 55 inches in height.*
Ice Skating December 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $25, Children (13–17) $23, (7–12) $21, (3–6) $20, (under 3) FREE More than just an ice skating rink, Southern Hills offers batting cages, a bowling alley, video games and more.*
Battle Sites Tour December 6, 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.*
*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 Thomas Alan Smilie
Tucked away next to the Churaumi Aquarium at Ocean Expo Park is a reproduction of a native Okinawan village. Get a glimpse of how people lived during the Ryukyu Kingdom era and view what the homes and places of worship looked like between the 17th and 19th centuries.
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spotlight Mega Karaoke Finale
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he 11 finalists have made it through the preliminary rounds and proven themselves worthy to compete in the Mega Karaoke finale at 8 p.m. on Novemeber 29 at the Globe & Anchor in Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster. For over four weeks, songsters have emerged to be the top singing champion on Okinawa. It’ll all come down to one final showdown. The eleven contestants that won the preliminary rounds are: Carlton Pratt, Abigail Odilao, De’Angelo Wynn, Christal Shorter, Katelynn Williamson, Julia Roberts, Chelsey
DeBois, Joseph King, Dino Johnson, Aaron Wolford and Jessica Miller. So for some wholesome and exciting entertainment brought to you by people just like you who belt it out in their cars and showers (most likely in better pitch), come to cheer on the Mega Karaoke finalists. Mega Karaoke is open to all DoD ID cardholders island-wide and authorized guests. Join the action this year as the audience gets the chose the music genre for the final three rounds. For details, visit mccsokinawa.com/entertainment.
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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
Wrestling Competition November 22 Camp Schwab Power Dome Register early at any MCCS fitness center for $10 or onsite for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place participants in each division. Details: 625-2645. Turkey Bowl Flag Football Tournament November 28-30 Camp Foster Gunners Fitness Center Register 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: 645-4866/3985. 6-on-6 Soccer Tournament November 29–30 MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Gym Register by 1 p.m. on November 24 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: 636-2672. Southern Commander’s Cup Racquetball Tournament December 5–7 Camp Foster Gunners Fitness Center Register by 1 p.m. on December 1 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 teams. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 645-4866/3985.
CAMP KINSER | 637-2177
CAMP COURTNEY | 622-6101
Thursday, November 20 Dumb and Dumber To (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 21 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 3 p.m. Addicted (R) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, November 23 Big Hero 6 (PG) 1 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 3:30 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 24 CLOSED Tuesday, November 25 CLOSED Wednesday, November 26 Horrible Bosses 2 (R) 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 20 CLOSED Friday, November 21 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 9:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22 Big Hero 6 (PG) 3 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6 p.m. Sunday, November 23 Big Hero 6 (PG) 3 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6 p.m. Monday, November 24 The Judge (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 CLOSED Wednesday, November 26 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
MCAS FUTENMA | 636-3890
CAMP HANSEN | 623-4564
Thursday, November 20 CLOSED Friday, November 21 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 4 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 7:40 p.m. Sunday, November 23 Dumb and Dumber To (PG 13) 4 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, November 24 Gone Girl (R) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 CLOSED Wednesday, November 26 CLOSED
classoftheweek Insanity® Insanity is maximum-intensity interval exercise. The class conducts with “explosive” movements which will help you to be faster and quicker athletes! http://www.mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness/
weeklyhealthtip Don’t have time to get to the gym? Pop in an exercise video before or after work, ride your bike to do your errands or walk to meet up with your friends for dinner.
CAMP FOSTER | 645-3465 Thursday, November 20 Interstellar (PG 13) 7 p.m. Friday, November 21 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 9:30 p.m. Saturday November 22 Big Hero 6 3D (PG) Noon The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 3 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 10 p.m. Sunday, November 23 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 1 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 4:30 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 8 p.m. Monday, November 24 Gone Girl (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 26 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 20 Ouija (PG 13) 7 p.m. Friday November 21 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 10 p.m. Saturday, November 22 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 10 p.m. Sunday, November 23 Dumb and Dumber To (PG 13) 3:30 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, November 24 Interstellar (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 26 Horrible Bosses 2 (R) 7 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB | 625-2338 Thursday, November 20 CLOSED Friday, November 21 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 9:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 3 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, November 23 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, November 24 Dumb and Dumber To (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 26 CLOSED
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com/reeltimetheatres/reeltime-landing.htm.