teamLab’s “Learn and Play! Future Park” aims to tap creativity of audience
Learn and Play! Future Park is an educational project and an experimental field for cocreation (collaborative creation). teamLab focuses on encouraging changes in the relationships between people in the same space. In order to make the presence of others a positive experience, teamLab hopes that individual creative activities can be transformed into co-creative actions. Rapid technological development will continue to accelerate into the future and many jobs will be taken over by machines. In a future society, traits that only humans can possess—such as the ability to think and act creatively—will become increasingly important. Today, in education and everyday life, however, creativity is suppressed rather than encouraged. Fur-
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thermore, many people are addicted to smartphones. Their brains may be connected to someone via the smartphone, but their body remains thoroughly isolated. The opportunity to nurture joint collaborative activity has in this respect decreased. Humans learn about the world through interaction with others and by sharing experiences. People think with their bodies as they move through the world, and much of human society has developed through creative achievements born from collaboration and collective play. Our hope is that through enjoying this co-creative experience people may become more creative in their everyday lives. This project was born from such a wish.
す べ っ て 育 て る ！ フ ル ー ツ 畑 / Sliding through the Fruit Field
Ocean Expo Park Fireworks Festival is pyrotechnics mega extravaganza
Of dozens of fireworks Okinawa has every summer, the biggest of all takes place on Emerald Beach in the Ocean Expo Park in Motobu, where more than 10,000 fireworks light the skies on Jul. 15th in a brilliant display of pyrotechnics rightfully billed as Okinawa’s best fireworks festival. Including beach attractions and stage events featuring popular artists to the menu of the day, is a sure recipe for the audience to enjoy the day and evening on the popular beach. This year, the event takes place for the 39th time and also commemorates the 15th
anniversary of the opening of the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. This year’s fireworks show is built on a theme of "The Sea.” The annual Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival attracts tens of thousands of people to its afternoon and evening events. It features live entertainment that kicks off at 4 p.m. leading to the fireworks that explode in vivid colors at 8 p.m. The fun officially begins at noon and runs through the day until 6 p.m. at Asobinohama (Play Beach) where kids can enjoy a dolphin slider, water gun battle, throwing-ball game, little child sandbox and more.
Three bands and one dance team take to the stage, as DIAMANTES, KACHIMBA5 & Pupunhas, BUMBA and Mottobull entertain the audience waiting for the fireworks. Entry to the Emerald Beach special event area is limited to 20,000 people. Numbered entry tickets will be handed out at the venue from 8 a.m. on the day of the event on first come first served basis, one ticket per person only. Those who miss getting the numbered ticket can still watch the fireworks from outside of the beach area. All vehicle traffic on
Route 114 will be restricted from Kakinouchi Intersection to the parking lot number 7 of the fireworks site from 7:30 ~ 11 p.m. as well as from Urasaki Intersection to the same parking lot from 8 ~ 11 p.m. A section starting from the parking lot number 7 ending at Urasaki intersection on Route 114 will be one way only from 8:20 to 11 p.m. All vehicles will be restricted on Town Road 16 from Yamachan-bento to the three-way intersection on Route 114 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Route 505 and route 449 will have no restrictions, and traffic will flow to both directions.
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Let your career take flight at OIST
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re you interested in working at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)? Mark your calendar and visit the Job Fair at OIST on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Located in Onna Village, OIST is an interdisciplinary graduate school offering a 5-year PhD program in Science. Over half of the faculty and students are recruited from outside Japan, and all education and research is conducted entirely in English. OIST’s mission is to conduct internationally outstanding education and research in science and technology, and thus
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contribute to the sustainable development of Okinawa, and promote and sustain the advancement of science and technology in Japan and throughout the world. Since its inception, OIST has expanded to include nearly 60 research units with approximately 400 researchers. In addition, there are about 400 employees working at OIST who provide administrative and research support to help OIST realize its mission. As the organization expects to continue growing, OIST is seeking new talent to join its board. The Job Fair will take place on the OIST campus in Onna Village, rain or shine.
The event, organized by the OIST Recruiting Team, is a great opportunity to find out about a variety of career opportunities available at OIST, from research support, to IT and finance, to preschool teaching. Existing OIST staff will be present to answer questions directly from participants and to share information in detail about what it is like to work at OIST, including the university culture and its working environment. The event will run from 10:00 to 16:00 with the reception opening at 9:45. There will be some informative programs scheduled: “How to write a CV” session (held in
Japanese only) from 11:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 14:30; CDC (Child Development Center) presentation and tour from 10:30 to 11:15 and 14:00 to 14:45. CVs are accepted during the event and same-day interviews are also possible. Grano, an ocean-view café situated on Floor C of OIST’s Central Building, will be open from 10:00 to 16:00 to serve lunch and refreshments to event visitors. Please note that payment is accepted only in Japanese yen cash. No dress code is required. Just drop by and enjoy learning about your future career possibilities at OIST!
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Hard Corps Music Series presents: Shaggy
haggy will perform July 22 on Camp Hansen at 7 p.m. at the Exchange parking lot. The show is open to all DoD ID card holders and Japanese citizens. Gates open at 4 p.m. Don’t miss what is sure to be a boombastic show! For details call 098-970-5821 or visit MCCS Entertainment at mccsokinawa.com/entertainment.
Photo by MCCS
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Summer and Festivals season by Jun Ikemura
Are you ready to have a fun for the Okinawan summer and festivals!? After the rainy season on this island, much fun summer festivals are going on with this hot and hot temperature! First of all, the annual Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival which is famous as the most popular fireworks festival on 15th of July including stage performance, kids playing programs kick off the season start. Tedako Festival which is Urasoe
Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival
Motobu Ocean Festival Unna Festival Hagoromo Festival Tedako Festival Tomigusuku Festival
city's biggest festival at Urasoe Athletic Park will run on July 22 and 23 with previous night festival on 21st. Tedako means “Children of the Sun� in Okinawan dialect and its the another name of Urasoe city. The main event of Tedako festival is the Picture Scrolls of the Three Great Urasoe Kings. Unna Festival the Onna village summer festival will be held on the same weekend July 22 and 23rd at the Onna Village Community Field. Eisa performance, live stage, live fish
Kunigami Festival Ogimi Festival Nago Summer Festival
catching and fruit catching are fun. Motobu Ocean Festival will held on also same weekend July 22 and 23rd at the Motobu Central Community Center. Haarrii race, Live music, Taiko drum performance are good. Nago Summer Festival is going on July 29 and 30 at Nago fishing port, and the another name of the festival is Nago Beer Festival because the Orion Beer Factory is located on Nago city and available most fresh Orion Beer at the festival so. Tomigusuku Festival at the
arriving to Okinawa!! Chura Sun Beach in Tomigusuku city will hold on July 29 and 30. Eisa performances while kids through youth team are nice to watch and beach side give you relax time. Ogimi Festival at the Shioya fishing port in Ogimi village will hold on August 12 and 13th. Kunigami Village Festival at Kunigami Junior High School ground will hold on August 19 and 20th. From August, there are many
Eisa festivals and tug of war festivals are going on, and will introduce Eisa festivals on August issue with Eisa pictures. Urban side summer festivals are of course fun, but small village festivals are also fun and friendly. If you have a chance, we are recommend to participant some small festivals on Okinawa and hope you have a great memory while staying this magic island.
Photo: Tedako Festival
Ashibinaa Mall to hold Aqua Jewelry Art Exhibition
Aqua Jewelry Art Exhibition, running through Sep. 10th at Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa in Tomi gusuku, features a variety of unique “floating” pieces of art that look like jellyfish, but are, in fact, made artificially using special materials, like biologi cal muscles. They float in water, casting fantasfantastic rays of light into the exhibition space while the lights are turned off. The exhibition also includes 200 clione, which are often called
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“sea angels.” The exhibition is open every day from 11:00 to 20:00 with last admission at 19:30. The venue is Oki nawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa 2nd floor special event hall. Advance tickets are available starting July 3rd at A-Coop Apre and FamilyMart’s Fami Port terminals. Advance tickets cost ¥600 for adults and ¥400 for children of junior high school age and younger. Children under 3 are free. Ticket at door cost ¥100 more.
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Event Schedule
Until Sep. 18 – Learn & Play! teamLab Future Park at Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum. 9:00~18:00 (9:00~20:00 on Sat. and Sun.). Closed on Mondays except 7/17 and 9/18. Adults ¥1,100 in advance, ¥1,300 at door. Children 13~18 yrs ¥800 in advance, ¥1,000 at door; children under 12 ¥500 in advance, ¥600 at door. Pair tickets ¥2,000 in advance only.
Until Sep. 10 - Aqua Jewelry Art Exhibition at Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa in Tomigusuku City. 11:00~20:00 (last entry 19:30). Adults over 15 of age ¥600 in advance, ¥700 at door. Children under 15 ¥400 in advance, ¥500 at door. Children under 3 are free to enter. Until Sep. 3 - Mitsuaki Iwago Photo Exhibition “Cat” at Urasoe City Museum. 9:30~17:00 except Mondays (open 7/17 Japanese holiday). Adults ¥650 in advance, ¥800 at door; children 6~16 of age ¥300 in advance, ¥400 at door.
Until July 31 – “Okinawa View from Sky” Photo Exhibition of pictures shot from drone at Naha Airport Terminal.
Jul. 15~Aug. 19 - GODAC Ocean themed classes for kids at GODAC located in Henoko, Nago city. Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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with the last entry at 4:30 p.m. except on Mondays. Free to take.
July 15 - Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival at Emerald Beach, Okinawa Ocean Expo Park. Plenty of beach attractions. Admission free. 12:00~21:00 (Fireworks 20:00~21:00) Jul. 15 & 16 – Camp Kinser Flea Market - on Camp Kinser, Urasoe City. 12:00~15:00.
Jul 15 - FC Ryukyu vs. Gainare Tottori - J3 League soccer match at Okinawa Comprehensive Park, Okinawa City. 2 p.m. ~
Jul. 15 – Eisa Night - Eisa Night at Awase Payao Fishing Port friendship field (1-62 Awase, Okinawa city). 19:30~ Admission free
Jul. 16 – Job Fair at OIST 2017 Summer. At OIST Conference Center (1919-1 Tancha, Onna Village) 10:00 to 16:00. Learn about opportunities to work at OIST. Instruction in writing an English/Japanese CV (in English only) and tours of OIST facilities are also planned. This event will be held rain or shine, but may be cancelled in the case of typhoon or dangerous weather conditions. Jul. 16 – Torii Beach Open Gate at Torii Beach, Torii Station, Yomitan Village. 15:00 ~ 21:00. admission free, entry via Toguchi Gate only, picture ID required. www.torii.armymwr.com
Jul. 16 - Fish Festival at Toya Port, Yomitan Village (33 Toya, Yomitan Village). Tuna filleting demonstration, live fish catching, set net fishing experience and more. Admission free.
Jul. 16 - Heshikiya Haarii tournament at Heshikiya Fishing Port.
Jul. 16 - Uruma City Ishikawa Haarii Festival at Ishikawa Fishing Port, Uruma City. 9:00~
Jul. 16 - Ikei Haarii Festival, Ikei Island, Uruma City. 9:00~
Jul. 16 - Tomigusuku Haarii at Chura Sun Beach, Tomigusuku City. 9:00~18:00
Jul. 16 - Uminchu Tore Tore Asaichi (Fish auction) at Nanjo Fishing Port. 8:00~
Jul. 16 - Island Music Festival at the Tropical Beach, Ginowan City. 12:00~0:00 ¥3,000 in advance, ¥4,000 at door.
Jul. 17 - Marine Day (Japanese National Holiday)
Jul. 17 – Beach Combing at GODAC, 30 groups only. 1 0 : 0 0 ~ 1 2 : 3 0 http://www.godac.jp/event/2017/2 0170717.html
Jul. 17 - Haebaru Kids’ Park Summer Festival at Haebaru Town Community Center, Haebaru Town. 10:00~17:00
Jul. 21 - Tedako Festival pre-
event on Yafuso Street in Urasoe City. 17:00~21:00
Jul. 22 - Eisa Night at Southeast Botanical Gardens. 19:30~ Admission free.
Jul 22 & 23 - Urasoe Tedako Festival at Urasoe Athletic Park. Admission free.
Jul. 22, &23 – Camp Courtney Flea Market - at Camp Courtney Commissary Area, Uruma City. 7:00~10:00, admission free.
Jul. 23 - Kin Town Eisa Festival at Kin Dam Field, 18:00~ Kin Dam Festival will be held at the same field 10:00 ~ 17:00.
Kokusai Street Transit Mall July 16 13:00~17:00 Rock'nRoll Dance Performance in front of Okashigoten Matsuo branch. 13:00~16:30 Eisa performance by Naha Daiko in front of Ichigi Street. 13:00~17:00 Eisa performance by Ouka in front of JAL City. 13:00~17:00 Eisa performance by Kajimaai at Mutsumibashi July 23 13:00~17:00 Street performance in front of Ichigi Street. 13:00~17:00 Eisa performance by Naha Daiko at Mutsumibashi 13:00~17:00 Dazy Tree Acoustic Live in front of JAL City.
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Horoscope Jul. 10th ~ Jul. 24th Helping others does not always earn kudos or appreciation. Sometimes people even think is as a given. However, you should do the best you can, and then move on. Try to understand what those others are going through, be flexible and don’t judge them based on your own feelings. Just do your best, as you usually do, and that will be all that’s expected on the long run.
Matters related to money and finances could sometimes be tiresome. In any case, however, you need a long-term plan. A thought of getting a partner in business could be attractive, but you should never forget to take care of your own benefits. People respond better when they feel important and appreciated. Forgetting this is a guarantee that you will be disappointed at some point.
If you are longing for a quiet period in your life, you could be in for a disappointment. People who at first looked to you dull and boring could prove to be just the opposite. There are some who seems to be lost, and you can show them a way ahead. This weekend you could be surprised by a spontaneous beach party that some of your friends suddenly decide to organize.
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Human relationships could be confusing. Here’s one special relationship that has given you much to think about, but now you can look forward for everything to become clear. A secret is likely come to your knowledge this weekend that surprises but does not shock you. That will also give you an answer to some questions, and at the same time, awakens an old dream.
Needs of your friends and family are on the forefront during this period. Although their wishes are not very big, catering to them will still take your time. That’s way it’s important to organize your time properly. At your work, you should be ready to take the initiative. The braver and outgoing stance you take, the more satisfied you will be with the end results.
Risks regarding your job you have been afraid of will not necessarily become true, but nevertheless, some smaller conflicts could be in the horizon. The best way ahead is to stick with your original plan. You could encounter some impatient people, and that would require you to use your skills in negotiations. Explaining everything in a calm manner could do the trick.
To have something to go wrong or that you have to change something are two different things. Being flexible just now is the key to your future success. When it comes to romance and matters of heart, it’s best to let events to take their course and not to push in any way. Your willingness and ability to change your mind in small matters is a good way to limit your stress levels.
Sharing a secret wish with someone special could cause a surprising reaction, but you should not worry, as some people are looking more for an explanation than a solution. You must be firm but honest in this situation. Some people and situations you found desirable before, might not be suitable for your needs any more. That’s why you must be ready for new plans.
Do you want to avoid disappointments? In that case, you should not try to please everyone! It’s a fact that you can take care better of some matters if you postpone them to next week. Thinking of alternative ways to approach a problem could have a big impact on results and time you spend. But do not forget to pay attention to your social life regardless of hoe busy you are at work.
By throwing old ideas out of your mind allows you to make space for new thinking. Many things will become clear when you combine lessons from your experience to those of others. It’s clear that you have not used your charms and abilities to the fullest to advance your career towards your goals. Some small change in your appearance could also give your cause a boost.
You have many interests, and you are not hiding it. You probably know it, but many people appreciate a little more reserved attitude, and you should work on tuning your enthusiasm down at times, or at least learn not to show it so much. Stress at your work often has a negative impact on your love life. You should tell this to your lover. Being more open could help you both.
People who can’t make up their mind could be irritate you, especially when you are busy, but that should not stop you on your tracks. There could be changes in the way you work. You can finally look forward to figuring out a way to avoid people who simply drive you up the wall, the types who always want to make everything too difficult and use that as an excuse to do nothing.
Autos
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Child Care
Kiddie Castle International Preschool Phone/Fax:098936-4713, Cell/ 080-33719173 Antonette Teacher, 090-6856-7582 Harumi Sensei. We are now accepting student applications from ages 18 months~5 years old. Open hours:7am~7pm, Monday through Friday. We provide a safe and fun environment for the children to learn and grow. The children can learn both Japanese and English languages through daily conversations. Every Thursday: Obento Day and we go out for a walk at the park or play
編集後記 読者の皆さまこんにちは！ OkinaWanderer ７月１０日 号も無事発刊です（＾＾） 最 後の最後に一ヶ月分くらいの 雨を一気に降らせた梅雨も明 けまして、もう夏一色の沖縄 で す ね ♪ ワ タ ク シ E.KEMURA も一足先に？いや既
at the playground. Every Monday: Swimming class(for ages 3 and up) Once a month: We cerebrate birthdays, height&weight check-up, and emergency drills. Once a year: Sports day, Field trips (zoo, sweet potato digging) , and celebrate Japanese and American culture events.
Help Wanted 急 募 ！ 北 谷 セ ガ 2階 、 神 鮨 で は ス タ ッ フ 募 集 中 。 18歳 以 上 な らどなたでも応募可能です。勤 務 時 間 ラ ン チ 11:30か ら 15:00 ま た は デ ィ ナ ー 17: 00か ら 22:00。 ユ ニ フ ォ ー ム 支 給 有 り。電話連絡からの面接となり ま す 。 090-3790-6482 担 当 者 神谷
Bilingual employee wanted. J.C. Thompson Corp, importer of construction materials is looking for a bilingual employee (Male). Price estimate and other office work. Need computer skill. Contact Ms. Miyahira @098-898-1974 email: miyahira@jctomco.com
Looking for friendly bilingual(Japanese and English) hostess to work at either Sam’s by the Sea Awase(098)937-3421 or Anchor Inn Ginowan
City(098)897-5555. Working hours will be from 18:00 till 22:00. Pay starts from ¥800/hour. Please call the restaurant manager for interview times.
U. S. Navy currently seeks one (1) Dental Assistant, (1) Registered Nurse at 3d Dental BN/U. S. Naval Dental Center, Okinawa. Requirements are posted at: http://www.med.navy.mil/sit es/3denoki/Pages/BusinessOpportunities.aspx. Call 645-3257 for inquiries.
IAC Kids Academy is urgently seeking a full time preschool teacher at our Tomigusuku school. Kids Academy is a successful and comprehensive program that develops English fluency. The curriculum incorporates the study of a variety of subjects through fun, hands-on activities. Candidates must be energetic, hard-working and truly enjoy interacting with children. Applicants must be committed to the progress and welfare of their students. Requirements: Native English speaker University degree Driver’s license Experience valuable asset Job Details: Full time 200000 Yen Salary monthly 1 year contract Visa sponsorship Transportation reimbursement Housing assistance available neil@go2iac.com
Part Time English Teacher Immediate Start. IAC is accepting applications from native English instructors for a part time teaching position in Nishihara, Okinawa.
At the moment, we are seeking a teacher to teach Thursday evenings and during the day on Saturday. The position involves teaching a variety of age groups and levels from children to adults. Applicants should have a university degree or prior teaching experience. We are offering 2000 yen per lesson. Direct enquiries and resumes to neil@go2iac.com.
1. Director of Design (Architectural & Civil) 2. Construction Manager (Requires Japanese 1st Class or equivalent USPE) 3. Proposal Manager 4. Design Coordinator 5. Project Manager 6. Civil Engineer 7. Architect 8. CAD 9. QCM 10. SSHO We are looking for experienced engineers and staff willing to be part of a team in the global constructions project network. Applicants must be competent and knowledgeable in their respective fields, ability to work well in a team setting and have excellent communication skills in English. U.S. Military Base experiences required. For queries and submission of RESUME, send e-mail to resume@nes-corp.com
に出遅れ？？先月最後の週末 遊具もしっかり区分けされて 方が外国人たちは喜びますか に OkiWan の大事なお客様 いて、子供エリアは安心して らね♪ これからも大いに盛 でもある万座ビーチさんに遊 遊べる浅瀬に、レギュラーエ り上がっていくことでしょ びに行かせてもらい、取材も リアは子供から大人まで遊べ う！しかし、今回は一つ大き 兼ねながら超絶話題作の大型 て深さもあるので迫力満点！ な落とし穴が。 。なんとワタク 海上遊具『オーシャンパーク』 そして今年から導入されたプ シ、実況体験している中で、人 を実体験してきました〜！ス ロ級エリアは、 、さすがにちょ 生初の携帯電話海ポチャなん ゴく楽しい！絶対トライして っと体力ないと厳しいのかも て や っ て し ま っ た ん で す みた方がいいですよ〜（＾＾） （＾＾； でもそれくらいの （；；） いちおう防水が売り
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