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VIDEO| A quick trip to Okinawa's 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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Hiking to Hiji Otaki, Okinawa's largest waterfall

Take Hiji Otaki, or Hiji Waterfall in English, inside of the Yambaru National Park, for instance. This 84-foot-high waterfall in Kunigami Village is the largest waterfall on Okinawa’s main island.

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Get boost from 'Power Spots' in Japan

Everyone is looking for an edge. In Japan, folks depend on “Power Spots” that are believed to cleanse, refresh and rejuvenate one’s mind and soul. Simply, they give you an edge.

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Simple recipe for Okinawan donuts!

These donuts are fun to make anytime of the year.

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Okinawans, foreigners crazy about taco rice

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2020 marks the 36th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.

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If you drink too much, the Japanese have cure for hangover!

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.

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‘A-lunch’ on Okinawa

Yoshoku, or Western dishes, came to Okinawa decades after hitting Japan’s mainland. The adoption of the Western cuisine was accelerated when the island became more exposed to American food after the battle of Okinawa.

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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Let’s grab coffee!

Let’s take a coffee break and try this phrase – “Ko-hii wo ire mashoka?”

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5 things you might not have known about Okinawa

For a mere freckle on the map, Okinawa enjoys enormous popularity. And despite the land and people being grossly burdened by decades of conflict, like the native prehistoric Sago Palm, the Japanese region’s culture and spirit continue to thrive.

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8 mistakes foreigners make when eating in Japanese restaurants

Since Japan is home to some of the richest, tastiest, most unique dishes in the world, eating out over here can be an amazing experience.

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The stories behind two capes near Kadena

Incredible ocean views, a gigantic replica of a mythical “shisa,” and enough room for 10,000 people to picnic? Sounds like the perfect recipe for another completely free Okinawa adventure.