Tea is an important part of daily life in Japan and an indispensable part of washoku Japanese cuisine.
One day after the rainy season was declared over in Okinawa, I was walking on the boardwalk by the Mihama American Village, still unable to embrace the unusually early arrival of the summer.
No matter where you go along Okinawa’s coast, you’re sure to get some amazing ocean views. Haneji Naikai, an inland sea between Motobu Peninsula and Yagaji Island, is considered one of Okinawa’s best.
If you’re looking for something new on the island, you should check out Little Universe Okinawa.
Sometimes it's hard to say no, but practice and learn this Japanese phrase so you're prepared!
If you go to Gate 2 Street near Kadena AB regularly, Tesio may already be on your radar.This shop dedicated to specialty German-style sausages, has garnered much media attention since it opened in 2017.
Yagaji Beach is located by Route 110, which connects the northwest coast of Okinawa’s main island and Yagaji Island.
Somen, or somin in Okinawan dialect, comes in different varieties, but an Okinawan favorite is to have the noodles stir-fried in somin champuru.
Eat like a local, and try one of hundreds of options of tsumami dishes you’ll find at many restaurants around Japan.
As the number of bars and pubs on the island indicates, drinking is a big part of life in Okinawa.
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