There are many taco joints on Okinawa, but Mexico is arguably one of the most famous. Since its debut in 1977, this joint has been known for serving only one simple menu item: “taco.”
I introduced to myself the rule of “one hamburger per week.” That normally means a hamburger on Saturday, most likely at an A&W restaurant.
Summer is considered a spooky season in Japan and Okinawa. Locals seek a chill through Kimodameshi (test of guts) in an effort to have a break from the steamy heat.
Bullfights on Okinawa are a huge spectacle that draw huge crowds of people cheering on their favorite bulls.
It had been years since I’d made my way back to Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast.
Glistening noodles wrapped taut around the wooden edge of a chopstick.
Are you an adventure-seeker with a passion for history and diving? Then get ready to explore one of the world’s most mysterious underwater sites—Yonaguni!
If you have family members or friends who are Japanese, you may have opportunities to attend local wedding ceremonies. If that’s the case, you will need to prepare a handsel.
Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!