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NEWS and INFORMATION
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- Urasoe English News FLASH
A blog-like page which aims to provide up-to-date city announcements and information about local events.
Click on the page name to be whisked on over...
- AH1N1 Virus
Lately the AH1N1 virus has been going around Okinawa. Click here to learn what you can do to help stop the virus from spreading.
- 2009 Tax Returns
2009 tax returns for Urasoe residents are due by March 15th this year. Click here for details.
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The Urasoe City Guide is a comprehensive guide
to Urasoe City for both residents and non-residents. You will find a wealth of information on city procedures,
health, education, housing and transportation, as well as entertainment and culture. Enjoy!
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The Urasoe English Newsletter is a bi-monthly
publication of the International Relations Section. It provides information relevant to foreigners living in or
visiting Urasoe City, including event listings, City Hall announcements, and articles about life on Okinawa.
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The Urasoe International Relations Association
is an organization devoted to increasing exchange between the people of Urasoe and friends
from around the world. It arranges foreign language courses for members and home visits with
Okinawan families for International Center Trainees.
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The National Theater Okinawa is one of only
5 national theaters in Japan. It was built to preserve and promote a form of classical Ryukyu dance known
as "kumiodori," as well as other traditional Ryukyu performing arts.
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The Coordinator of
International Relations is a native speaker of English recruited through the Japan
Exchange and Teaching Programme to assist with IR activities in Urasoe. The CIR organizes and
participates in community activities and helps non-Japanese speakers in the Urasoe area.
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Let the Kings of Urasoe (well, cartoon likenesses
of them) take you on a tour of the historical sites of Urasoe City using the latest in Flash Animation
Technology! If you are looking for an entertaining introduction to the the history of Urasoe and the Ryukyu
Kingdom, click on the link!
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