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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Quick trip to Kume Island

If you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes. Here's a beautiful Okinawan island to check out.

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Fun in Okinawa: Forest Adventure in Onna outdoor fun at its finest

Last week I visited Forest Adventure, a wooded zip-line and climbing park in Onna, and it turned out to be one of the most fun and unexpectedly immersive outdoor activities I’ve tried on the island.

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Blood types and zodiac signs tell fortune and personality in Japan

While stationed in Japan or Okinawa, you may have been asked a series of odd questions at some point like “What is your blood type?” or “What is your zodiac?”

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VIDEO: Tourist spots in Nago City

In addition to Orion Happy Park, there are locations in Nago City that deserve a spot on your itinerary.


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Photo Of Taste of Okinawa: Nosh on acai bowls from Navy veteran-owned Hawaiian Bowls

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Taste of Okinawa: Nosh on acai bowls from Navy veteran-owned Hawaiian Bowls

When I’m vacationing on Okinawa, I love grabbing acai bowls for a late breakfast or early lunch.

Photo Of Four Seasons Steak House: The story of Wagyu beef in Okinawa

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Four Seasons Steak House: The story of Wagyu beef in Okinawa

Four Seasons was founded in 1972, the year when the American government handed back the Ryukyu Islands to Japanese sovereignty.


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Photo Of Taste of Okinawa: Uminchu Shokudo in Yomitan serving up Fresh seafood bowls

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Taste of Okinawa: Uminchu Shokudo in Yomitan serving up Fresh seafood bowls

Uminchu Shokudo is a cafeteria style seafood restaurant located in the Yomitan Village Fishermen’s Cooperative Store.

Photo Of Mikasa Matsuyama in Naha: Homestyle Okinawan food in downtown Naha

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Mikasa Matsuyama in Naha: Homestyle Okinawan food in downtown Naha

Mikasa Matsuyama is a delicious traditional Okinawan homestyle restaurant located in downtown Naha.

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VIDEO: Fun on Okinawa: Visit to Orion Happy Park

At Orion Happy Park near Nago Gusuku Park in Okinawa, you can take a look at how this popular local beer is made.

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VIDEO: Spend exciting day in Okinawa’s Higashi Village

Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast boasts many fun spots and activities you and your entire family will enjoy.

Photo Of VIDEO: Reel in fun day of fishing off Okinawa’s Motobu Town

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VIDEO: Reel in fun day of fishing off Okinawa’s Motobu Town

When it comes to fishing in Okinawa, deep sea excursions for mahi mahi and tuna may be what you expect.

Photo Of Spice it up with Okinawan fiery condiment Kōrēgusu 

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Spice it up with Okinawan fiery condiment Kōrēgusu 

If you have been to an Okinawan soba restaurant, you might have noticed a small bottle of sauce with chili peppers-soaked in Okinawan Awamori spirits.

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Fun in Japan: Don’t miss the great cinema experience off base!

Now that I’m more comfortable with my duty station, I’ve started to explore some of the off-base activities.

Photo Of Bueno Chicken Futenma near Hospital Gate on Camp Foster offers savory takeout rotisserie chicken

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Bueno Chicken Futenma near Hospital Gate on Camp Foster offers savory takeout rotisserie chicken

If you are in the mood to take out something garlicky, I highly recommend a rotisserie chicken at Bueno Chicken Futenma, a 10-minute walk from Hospital Gate on Camp Foster.

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