First of all, Agu No Kakurega Chatan is easy to miss, even with GPS. And when it comes to parking, the restaurant only has two spots. Luckily one of them right outside the entrance was open when we arrived.
Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer.
Driving in Japan offers convenience and flexibility, especially on highways. The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system streamlines toll payments, making road travel smoother for locals and international visitors alike.
Somen, or somin in Okinawan dialect, comes in different varieties, but an Okinawan favorite is to have the noodles stir-fried in somin champuru.
On a day in mid-May I headed to north to visit Ie Island for the first time in more than a decade.
It had been years since I’d made my way back to Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast.
In 2018, Ishigaki Island beat out Maui, Reykjavik and other major destinations to top TripAdvisor’s list of trending spots.
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!
Like so many other Okinawans, I love hamburgers. When I was young, I could eat one every day.
Growing up in Okinawa, ice cream bars and popsicles were my go-to sweets during hot summer days.
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