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Ginowan Hills Otomatsuri Music festival returns Nov. 29

Celebrate the season for art with some smooth jazz sounds and more at a fun music festival coming back to the plaza by Futenma Shrine on Nov. 29.

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Recharge with a tasty burger at ‘Hey’ in Nago City

One of the joys of spending time in Okinawa is enjoying a gourmet hamburger.

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Menya Shuntaku: Salt ramen perfect post-climb meal in Okinawa City

To replenish my energy, I made a stop at Menya Shuntaku, a five-minute drive away from Look Rock Bouldering Park.

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VIDEO: Taste of Okinawa: Cooking up sweet potato dish at home

Umukuji tempura, or umukuji andagi, is an Okinawan snack food commonly sold at local supermarkets.


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Cliff Garo Brewing part of Okinawan craft beer culture

According to Alwayslovebeer.com, a website dedicated to beer, there are more than 950 craft beer breweries in Japan. Among them, 23 can be found in Okinawa.

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Fun on Okinawa: Food and pottery at Yomitan Garden 

At Yomitan Garden, you’ll find Yachimun pottery pieces so beautiful you’ll want to eat a delicious meal off them. Fortunately, you can do just that inside!


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VIDEO: Fun in Okinawa: Enjoy snorkeling, diving at Gorilla Chop

If you are looking for a snorkeling/diving spot where you can enjoy water activities easily and safely, Gorilla Chop is a destination on Okinawa you don’t want to miss.

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Do~me Gohan Café next to glassblowing workshop in Itoman, Okinawa

Although the glassblowing workshop lasted for less than 30 minutes in total, I found myself tired and hungry when it was over. Lucky for me, right next to the workshop was Do~me Gohan Café.

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Speakin' Japanese: Spooky speak

In recent years, the modern Western tradition of Halloween has crept up on Japan in the form of commercial and entertainment events – especially in big cities.

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Okinawa fun: Paddling my way back into surfing

After catching some clips of “The Endless Summer,” a legendary surfing movie from the ‘60s, I was recently inspired to get back on a surfboard.

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Diving in Okinawa: Explore mysterious underwater ruins in Yonaguni

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!

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When crows attack: Be on the lookout for these creepy creatures

It was a hot summer morning in early July a couple of years ago. I was walking along the residential district of central Tokyo on my usual commute to the office.

Photo Of Walk back in time to Hacksaw Ridge during Battle of Okinawa

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Walk back in time to Hacksaw Ridge during Battle of Okinawa

Since the 2016 release of Mel Gibson’s Academy Award nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” there has been increased interest in the Okinawa site where the movie takes place.

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Reasons why convenience stores in Japan are so very convenient

Located throughout Japan, convenience stores sell virtually everything you need in daily life.

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