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Illumination season arrives on Okinawa

I can’t remember since when Christmas illuminations have become so popular on Okinawa or Japan’s mainland.

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VIDEO: Chill out at Okinawa’s Sea Glass Beach near Camp Schwab

Hunting for strawberries for 40 minutes at Kafu Strawberry Farm’s greenhouse made me sweat like I would in summer. So, I decided to cool off at Kunjitahama, just south of Camp Schwab.

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Exploring Okinawa: A peek inside Kuganimui’s tragic WWII tunnels

On Okinawa, you’ll find many peaceful spots that offer a nice ocean view or a breath of fresh air and might not realize that these are sites immersed deep in military and war history.

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VIDEO: Exploring on Okinawa’s Nago-dake

Nago Castle Park is a hot spot for cherry blossom-viewing in the winter as thousands of visitors come to enjoy the pink blush flowers. Nago-dake, a mountain just at the back of the park, does not receive the same glory.


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VIDEO: Japanese comfort foods great cure for when you are feeling icky

If you do get sick in Japan, the good news is that there are many delicious foods to help you feel better in no time.

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Taste of Okinawa Scrumptious Cuban sandwich at Kissa Gitano

Last year I visited Kissa Gitano, an eatery in the Sunabe Seawall known for their tasty Cuban sandwiches, a go-to when I lived in South Florida almost 10 years ago.


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Photo Of Since 1958, Pizza House serving up great food on Okinawa

Food & Drink

Since 1958, Pizza House serving up great food on Okinawa

Pizza House is a household name in Okinawa. Since its opening in 1958, the restaurant has been loved by many locals and Americans alike.

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Guide to Okinawa’s popular alcohol awamori

If you think of alcohol and Japan, then the first thing that springs to mind is sake – but there are other alcoholic drinks too, one of which comes from the island of Okinawa! Awamori is an alcoholic drink which is also known as shimazakae, or island sake.

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Comic Con Okinawa returns to Camp Foster on Dec. 8

Get your best cosplay gear ready and make plans to check out this year’s comic con at Camp Foster on Dec. 8.

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Holiday Recipe: Sweet margaritas for Christmas

The holidays are quickly approaching and so are the (sometimes much needed) holiday cocktails! This yummy concoction is one my family is anxiously awaiting.

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Celebrate New Year's in Japanese Oshogatsu fashion

New Year’s, or oshogatsu, is one of Japan’s most important and longest holidays. Although oshogatsu originally referred to the whole month of January, most people associate it with the first three days (sanga nichi) of the month.

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Food & Drink

Getting a flavor of local foods of Okinawa

A genuine world of their own, the local foods of Okinawa prefecture draw on a deep cultural and historical heritage, finding inspiration through Chinese and Southeast Asian influences.

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VIDEO: Spend an 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.

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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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