If you go to Chatan Seawall Area during lunchtime, you will see some eateries crowded with servicemembers in uniform.
Chinpin is an Okinawan sweet often described as a pancake or crepe flavored with brown sugar.
Pizza House is a household name in Okinawa. Since its opening in 1958, the restaurant has been loved by many locals and Americans alike.
In Japan, before you eat a meal, you say “itadakimasu” to express appreciation for those who cooked the food.
Though Shuri Castle may top your list among the many attractions to visit in Okinawa, the neighborhood surrounding the iconic castle is home to many other historical sites to check out.
In Naha’s Tsuboya District, you’ll find a street dedicated to the ancient craft of Okinawan Yachimun, or pottery in Ryukyu dialect.
Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.
Chuka Soba Tsuki no Akari is a sleek shop on Gate 2 Street that is popular and familiar to Kadena residents and employees.
I introduced to myself the rule of “one hamburger per week.” That normally means a hamburger on Saturday, most likely at an A&W restaurant.
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