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The Thundering Beat: Reflections on Okinawa’s Dragon Boat Races

A surge of adrenaline, the rhythmic clash of oars, and the deafening roar of the crowd are the hallmarks of the Okinawan Dragon Boat Races.

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Rules for riding e-scooters in Japan

With the recent uptick of violations and accidents involving e-scooters in Japan, I realized it might be time to catch up on the rules and regulations of using these vehicles.

Food & Drink

Tips on eating sushi in Japanese restaurants

You know, I love a good pizza. I also love my sushi. In fact, I love it a lot. Unlike pizza, though, whose in-your-face flavours hide weak ingredients, sushi is not much more than a topping and some rice.


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Photo Of Taste of Okinawa: Great steak, servings, prices at American American

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Taste of Okinawa: Great steak, servings, prices at American American

If you take a walk around the south side of the Sunabe Seawall area, a quaint white house with the mood of an old stateside residence may catch your attention.

Photo Of Taste of Okinawa: Juicy, sweet pineapples a summer treat

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Taste of Okinawa: Juicy, sweet pineapples a summer treat

In Japan, pineapples grow in only two prefectures: Okinawa and Kagoshima.


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Photo Of VIDEO: Get the authentic conveyor belt sushi experience in Japan

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VIDEO: Get the authentic conveyor belt sushi experience in Japan

Ubiquitously located within Japan, kaitenzushi, or conveyor-belt sushi joints, are something you can’t miss. A popular spot for a quick lunch, sushi here starts at as little as 100 yen a plate.

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Quick trip to Okinawa's beautiful Miyagi Island

Past Henza Island, the road will lead you to Miyagi Island, formerly known as Takahanari Jima, or “a high and distant island” in Okinawan dialect.

Photo Of Taste of Okinawa: Relive summer memories at Chatan’s Tropical Kitchen

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Taste of Okinawa: Relive summer memories at Chatan’s Tropical Kitchen

If you go to Chatan Seawall Area during lunchtime, you will see some eateries crowded with servicemembers in uniform.

Photo Of VIDEO: Okinawa's Nakagusuku Castle offers wonderful veiw

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VIDEO: Okinawa's Nakagusuku Castle offers wonderful veiw

High above the shimmering blue sea, the ruins of Nakagusuku Castle offer a stunning view of both the eastern and western coasts of Okinawa’s main island.

Photo Of VIDEO: Fun on Okinawa: A crafty day in Onna Village

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VIDEO: Fun on Okinawa: A crafty day in Onna Village

On a sunny autumn day, I headed to Onna Village. I have been there many times the past few years for activities such as snorkeling near Cape Maeda and water obstacles at Manza Beach. This time, however, I was in the mood for something crafty.

Photo Of Embry-Riddle & USA Girls Scouts overseas celebrate Month of the Military Child with a virtual workshop: Life Beyond Earth!

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Embry-Riddle & USA Girls Scouts overseas celebrate Month of the Military Child with a virtual workshop: Life Beyond Earth!

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University & USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO) collaborated in honor of the Month of the Military Child to bring a fascinating and engaging virtual event to over 200 participants from around the world primarily located at US military installations in Europe and the Pacific.

Photo Of ­­VIDEO: Spice up dinnertime with Okinawa Taco Rice recipe

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­­VIDEO: Spice up dinnertime with Okinawa Taco Rice recipe

If you ask me, taco rice is the kind of food that is hard not to like. Since it was invented in 1984 by Matsuo Gibo, who owned fast-food joint Parlor Senri near Camp Hansen, taco rice has grown to be one of the most beloved tastes of Okinawa.

Photo Of Taste of Okinawa: Uminchu Shokudo in Yomitan serving up Fresh seafood bowls

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Taste of Okinawa: Uminchu Shokudo in Yomitan serving up Fresh seafood bowls

Uminchu Shokudo is a cafeteria style seafood restaurant located in the Yomitan Village Fishermen’s Cooperative Store.

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