Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip focused on "Konbanwa," the standard Japanese greeting for "good evening." Using "Konbanwa" when you meet someone in the......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip explained the use of "Konnichiwa," the well-known Japanese greeting for "hello." While it translates to "good day," it's......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. One culture tip highlights the importance of the morning greeting, "Ohayo gozaimasu." It is customary to use this cheerful greeting not......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip suggests that when interacting with locals, it's polite to first ask "Eigo ga hanasemasu ka?" (Do you speak English?).......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip focused on the etiquette for eating sushi. When dipping in soy sauce, only the fish side should touch the sauce to keep......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip explained that when eating rice or soup, it is customary to lift the bowl with one hand and bring it closer to your......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip highlighted the 'oshibori,' or damp towel, provided in restaurants and other establishments. This towel is offered as a......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
eitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. One culture tip focused on understanding the phrase "Daijobu desu," which translates to "it's okay." While it can mean "I'm fine," it is......
