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Driving on the Okinawa Expressway

Okinawa Jidoshado, or the Okinawa Expressway, runs from south to north for 57.3 kilometers connecting Naha City and Nago City.

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Quick trip to Itokazu’s cave and castle on Okinawa

Southern Okinawa is a natural and cultural hotbed with something for everyone.

Food & Drink

Taste of Japan: Unique Japanese KitKat flavors!

It is a really popular chocolate in the UK, yet in recent years it has gained a new worldwide fame for making a small, yet impactful, change to the flavors of its products.

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Okinawa Sugar Factory by White Beach offers historic, scenic view

There’s a spot on Okinawa where you might not see many people, but it offers a picture perfect view and an intriguing historical insight for visitors.


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Yakiniku, delightful fusion with Korean BBQ and sad history behind it

Yakiniku, known as Japanese BBQ, is a delightful fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors, originating from Korean BBQ.

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VIDEO: Okinawa's spectacular bullfights a sight to behold

Bullfights on Okinawa are a huge spectacle that draw huge crowds of people cheering on their favorite bulls.


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9 historical sites you must visit while on Okinawa

Okinawa was formerly called the “Ryukyu Kingdom” from the 14th to 16th century. Nine structures and ruins symbolizing the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom are registered as “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu” World Heritage sites.

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Family fun at Neo Park

Let Neo Park Okinawa get you up-close and personal to a variety of animals including capybara, emu, lama, lemur, wallaby and more. Feed birds and visit with cranes and flamingos.

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My Faves: Japanese curry in bag you heat up

In Japan, pouched ready-made curries are a popular item at grocery stores for busy people with little time to prepare a hot home-cooked meal.

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Exploring Okinawa: Step back in time in Minatogawa Stateside Town

Take a trip back to the 1960s at Minatogawa Stateside Town for some shopping, antiquing and café dining inside some peculiar buildings.

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VIDEO: Taste of Okinawa: Simple recipe for famous braised pork belly

If you have traveled to Okinawa, you may have stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised pork belly, was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty.

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Stars and Stripes can help you customize T-shirts, tote bags!

Stars and Stripes’ Printshop now offers customized T-shirts and tote bags.

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Submit photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22, 2025

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

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Job Opening at Stars and Stripes: Multimedia, Digital, and Programmatic Sales Contractor

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for multimedia and digital sales? Stars and Stripes is looking for independent contractors to join our team, working in Tokyo, Seoul, Okinawa, or Singapore.

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