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VIDEO: Analog meets digital at Little Universe Okinawa

Little Universe, a theme park in iias Okinawa Toyosaki Mall, made its debut last spring, and with it brought an interesting mix of miniature and digital worlds.

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Find hidden gems at Bios on the Hill, Okinawa

Bios no oka, a.k.a. Bios on the Hill, a nature-oriented theme park in Uruma City, has been my happy place in Okinawa for a long time.

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Pacific Tattoo: History of tattoos

The tradition of tattooing and body marking goes back in history to at least 4000 BC, as seen on ancient mummies. The connection between tattoos and warriors, or those defending their home, may be just as old.

Food & Drink

Taste of Okinawa: Relive summer memories at Chatan’s Tropical Kitchen

If you go to Chatan Seawall Area during lunchtime, you will see some eateries crowded with servicemembers in uniform.


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Your vote counts! Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2025

A new year is upon us, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese: Leaving your office

Usually, when you leave your office and go home, you might say “see you” or “have a good one” to your coworkers still in the office.


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Pacific Tattoo: Reavel - Connie, Jennifer, Jocy Gueits

In February 2018, we almost lost my father. He had colon cancer and he was having some complications.

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Ssssssneaky Sssssnakes! Watch out for Okinawa’s venomous habu

You may not believe this, but I once saw a habu beat a mongoose in a cross-species duel when I was a kid.

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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. My usual spot is in Chatan, but I heard about Hawaiian Bowls and wanted to give it a try.

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Okinawa’s Mellow Minna Island a laidback trip

On a day in early September, I hit the road toward Minna Island, a small remote island located off the coast of mainland Okinawa’s Motobu Peninsula.

Photo Of Beautiful locations to enjoy takeout meals on Okinawa

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Beautiful locations to enjoy takeout meals on Okinawa

Grabbing my food to-go and sitting outside to enjoy it has been something I look forward to.

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Know the law! Stay out of Okinawa bus lanes because police are watching!

Some of you may be new to the island, while others may just seem to forget about Okinawa’s bus lanes. Don’t be another Y-plate car pulled over for driving in these lanes!

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What's the deal with all the dragons on Okinawa?

If you travel along the Nishikaigan Road towards Naha Airport from Camp Foster, on your left you’ll find a pair of giant pillars that look just like dragons. The location is near the cruise ship terminal at Naha Port.

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