October 20, 2016 • mccsokinawa.com
chainat/bigstock.com
G
ear up for a ghoulish time on the island. While Halloween is a relatively new holiday in Japan (adopted from the West and based primarily around costumes and candy), Japan has its fair share of scary. Some of Hollywood’s most blood-curdling films were adapted from the Japanese, like Ju-on: The Grudge and Ringu (check out the originals). In this issue of Okinawa Living Weekly, we’ve covered the most frightening affairs on Okinawa—often labeled one of the most haunted places in the world. Learn about some of Japan’s superstitions including crossing paths with a black cat and more
inside
in “Culture Corner.” If you’re into the costume contest or party scene, enter the annual Mihama Costume Contest. We love a well-executed costume, which is why we made the contest our “Pick of the Week.” MCCS is also plotting to make your Halloween spook-tacular. Join the MCCS Tours+ Spooky Sites Tour to learn about some of the terrifying tales of Okinawa (details on page 11). The Single Marine Program has two haunted houses, one on MCAS Futenma and one on Camp Kinser (held in the mortuary). And, finally, from a Thriller Party to a Pandemonium, howl it out on the dance floor at an MCCS Club. To see what
Presenting Jimmy Buffett | 3 EFMP Fun Day Friday | 3 Culture Corner: Black Cats in Japan | 5 Japanese Phrase of the Week | 5
"Some of Hollywood’s most blood-curdling films were adapted from the Japanese..." party your local club is throwing, check out page 8 or visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs.
Pick of the Week: Costume Contest | 7 SMP Haunted House | 9 Off-Base Events | 11 Semper Fit Events | 11