Celebrate the season for art with some smooth jazz sounds and more at a fun music festival coming back to the plaza by Futenma Shrine on Nov. 29.

After catching some clips of “The Endless Summer,” a legendary surfing movie from the ‘60s, I was recently inspired to get back on a surfboard.

If you are looking for a snorkeling/diving spot where you can enjoy water activities easily and safely, Gorilla Chop is a destination on Okinawa you don’t want to miss.

When it comes to fishing in Okinawa, deep sea excursions for mahi mahi and tuna may be what you expect.

Sata Andagi is an Okinawan donut that is commonly cooked at home. Meaning “deep-fried sugar,” Sata Andagi is a local favorite often served up during special occasions.

Since the 2016 release of Mel Gibson’s Academy Award nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” there has been increased interest in the Okinawa site where the movie takes place.

High above the shimmering blue sea, the ruins of Nakagusuku Castle offer a stunning view of both the eastern and western coasts of Okinawa’s main island.

If you have family members or friends who are Japanese, you may have opportunities to attend local wedding ceremonies. If that’s the case, you will need to prepare a handsel.

Chuka Soba Tsuki no Akari is a sleek shop on Gate 2 Street that is popular and familiar to Kadena residents and employees.

It wasn’t until I came across an Instagram post that I learned a famous Hawaiian ice cream brand had made its way to Okinawa last year.