One day as I was driving, a funny tune caught my attention coming from a radio, going “Afee! Afee!”
Five Star Deli near the Sunabe Seawall in Chatan City has garnered a lot of popularity on Okinawa.
Japanese natto beans have garnered a bit more of the spotlight in recent years for their superfood and probiotic appeal.
If you are on the island of Okinawa, you have the opportunity to see world-class reefs in crystal clear water.
Kabocha korokke, is a common and very popular bento meal item. You’ll find this in many schoolchildren’s lunch boxes when autumn arrives as it’s a great way for moms to get their kids to eat more veggies.
The southern island of Ishigaki is famous for its clear emerald-green water and beautiful white sandy beaches.
Because I didn’t know what my options were until I arrived, I set aside the afternoon of my anime sightseeing day trip to Nanjo City for whatever locally spoke to me.
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