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Guide to Okinawa’s popular alcohol awamori

If you think of alcohol and Japan, then the first thing that springs to mind is sake – but there are other alcoholic drinks too, one of which comes from the island of Okinawa!

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: A Trip to Ie Island

On a day in mid-May I headed to north to visit Ie Island for the first time in more than a decade.

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Okinawa Prefectural Government: Watch out for Habu Jellyfish!

The Okinawa Prefectural Government issued a warning on June 1 for beachgoers to be on the lookout for box jellyfish, a.k.a. Habu Kurage (Jellyfish). This warning will be effective until Sept. 30.

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Summer fun continues at the Okinawa Zoo & Museum

Summer continues to be scorching hot on the island, but that doesn’t stop the fun activities to enjoy at the Okinawa Zoo & Museum during the day and at night.


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VIDEO: Tourist spots in Nago City

In addition to Orion Happy Park, there are locations in Nago City that deserve a spot on your itinerary.

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Trip to Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters in Okinawa

Just south of Naha in Tomigusuku City, a park with lush forest trails, monuments, a massive playground and a superb view of the southwest coast, is also the site of World War II history.


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Japan Tip of the Day: Travel Japan through cuisine using Tabechoku app

Only in Japan can I order fish that is about 800 kilometers (about 497 miles) away from Tokyo to be delivered fresh and ready to eat.

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VIDEO: Naha’s Yachimun Street a treasure trove of Okinawan traditional Yachimun pottery

In Naha’s Tsuboya District, you’ll find a street dedicated to the ancient craft of Okinawan Yachimun, or pottery in Ryukyu dialect.

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Chill out with spooky Kimodameshi events at Murasaki Mura, AEON Mall Okinawa Rycom

Kimodameshi is a Japanese tradition where people explore scary locations to test their guts or courage. It is often considered a summer activity because the chill can let them forget about the summer heat. 

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Fun in Okinawa: Take tour of Orion Beer Park, Todoroki Falls and more in Nago City

Yambaru refers to the northern part of Okinawa’s main island. Rich in nature, it tops the destination list for many travelers.

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Japanese eels: Your guide to unagi & anago: Let’s dive into the depths of Japanese eels

In Japan, eels are considered a delicacy, grilled, lathered in a sticky, sweet sauce, laid over rice and enjoyed all year round.

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A guide to Japan’s family restaurant chains: Easy breezy family dining across the country

If you’re traveling to Japan with your entire family - particularly with little ones in tow - you may be wondering about quick, relatively inexpensive places to eat that cater to the whole crew.

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Beauty and delight in the simplicity of Pizza Café Kajinhou in Motobu

Tucked into the beauty of Motobu’s landscape, down a narrow road, many flock for a taste of delicious pizza with a view at Pizza Café Kajinhou.

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Fun on Okinawa: Yonabaru Tug of War returns Aug. 15-16

Come Aug. 15 and 16, Yonabaru Town on the southeast coast of Okinawa’s main island will host the 44th installment of the Yonabaru Ootsunahiki (tug-of-war) festival.

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