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Okinawa is facing a water shortage, and measures are being taken to mitigate the danger.
Spring in Okinawa is a season for road tax as well as flowers and beach openings. Every year, road tax payment needs to be made between April and May.
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.
There are plenty of similar café-galleries on Okinawa, but Doka Doka is one of the most popular among tourists.
Though mountain hiking might not be on the top of the list for your getaway destinations, a breath of fresh air and lush green forests make a trip for some exercise worthwhile.
These gorgeous cherry blossom spots in Tohoku are a symbol of spring that has been loved by the Japanese for a very long time. Tohoku sakura are some of the most spectacular in the country.
Bingata is a traditional cloth-dyeing method that spans generations and has a 500-year history on Okinawa. This craft consists of colorful patterns painted onto fabric used for tapestries, clothing and more.
On my way home, I decided to swing by Cape Maeda. Before the pandemic, this location was packed with many tourists who were there for snorkeling and diving. I was curious to see how this tourist spot would look in post-COVID days.
Located on a hill in Akita City, near Misawa Air Base, the Institute of the Handmaids of the Holy Eucharist houses a wooden statue of “Our Lady of Akita,” also known as the “Weeping Virgin Mary of Akita”.
Miyako Isand is quick flight from Okinawa.
For those who are new to the island, traditional Okinawan tombs may look very intriguing. But the spiritual importance these large structures have to Okinawans should be respected.
Hiji Otaki, or Hiji Waterfall, is a great destination for exploring on the northern part of Okinawa.
Bullfights on Okinawa are a huge spectacle that draw huge crowds of people cheering on their favorite bulls.