Umukuji tempura, or umukuji andagi, is an Okinawan snack food commonly sold at local supermarkets.

In recent years the deliciousness of Japanese fruit has been attracting attention overseas. Among the sought-after fruits, melons have gained popularity as a high-class fruit.

As Golden Week, a series of national holidays similar to spring break, kicks off on mainland Japan and Okinawa, it’s time to enjoy the weather and some outdoor activities.

In Japan, a string of four consecutive national holidays sandwiched between two weekends (Apr. 28 to May 6) is simply called Golden Week. If you are out and about during this travel-crazy week, here are some ways to strike up a conversation.   

Golden Week in Japan can mean busy roads, trains and attractions. Learn more about this mega holiday and how it could affect your travel.

It’s time again for American Festival, a community favorite, on Kadena Air Base.

Much like Angadi how is dubbed the “Okinawan doughnut,” “Sanguwachi Guwashi (sweets of March)” should be called the “Okinawan financier” in my opinion.

The season for the year’s first batches of green tea is upon us, and there are many ways to enjoy it.

May is a busy month in Okinawa’s bullfighting scene with many tournaments slated at the Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome.

The head coach paused like a conductor catching an off-key clarinet. He fixed his eyes on a face flushed firetruck-red, streaming with tears.

Okinawa abounds with legends and myths, surprises where least expected and rare animals that can’t be seen anywhere else.

Some of you may be new to the island, while others may just seem to forget about Okinawa’s bus lanes. Don’t be another Y-plate car pulled over for driving in these lanes!

Nakijin Village in the northern part of Motobu Peninsula and Yagaji Island on the other side of an inland sea offer great destinations for your chill-out day.

Want to have some fun in the kitchen?

One day in mid-October, I climbed the “Stairway to Heaven”, a long series of stairs that run up a hill north of Camp Foster. The location borders the west end of Plaza Housing Area and is a great place for some cardio.

Sarah, originally from Minnesota, is a lover of all things hockey and a proud Marine Corps spouse of seventeen years.

The museum tells the story of the Himeyuri Gakutotai which were among the 500 girls that served as assistant nurses to the Imperial Japanese Army during the 1945 Battle of Okinawa.

Explore the beauty of Okinawa through fun and exciting island-hopping!

Ochazuke is a simple dish consisting of tea poured over rice, but that’s where its simplicity ends. A cafe near the Sunabe Seawall serves up this comforting dish and plenty more.

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