In the Land of the Rising Sun, September marks the waxing of autumn and the traditional harvest season in which local customs such as “tsukimi” (moon viewing), “inekari” (rice harvesting) and “Higan” memorial services take place throughout Japan.
In Japan and Okinawa, the beloved sweet potato is considered the taste of autumn.
To replenish my energy, I made a stop at Menya Shuntaku, a five-minute drive away from Look Rock Bouldering Park.
Only in Japan can I order fish that is about 800 kilometers (about 497 miles) away from Tokyo to be delivered fresh and ready to eat.
Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through.
Last year I visited Kissa Gitano, an eatery in the Sunabe Seawall known for their tasty Cuban sandwiches, a go-to when I lived in South Florida almost 10 years ago.
Tea is an important part of daily life in Japan and an indispensable part of washoku Japanese cuisine.
Kashi pan or “菓子パン” is a word that means “snack bread” in Japanese.
If you live on Okinawa, you might have heard about Goya, a local cucumber-like vegetable also known as bitter melon.
Chuka Soba Tsuki no Akari is a sleek shop on Gate 2 Street that is popular and familiar to Kadena residents and employees.
With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s that time of the year where we have many opportunities to drink alcohol.
In the relentless modern pursuit for wellness, there are countless lifestyle choices to subscribe to—paleo diets, alkaline water, coconut oil pulling, activated almonds.
In Japan during mealtime, we often say “itadaki masu,” which literally means: “I have this meal with gratitude.”
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.
>
Taste of Okinawa
Best of Pacific
Destination Paradise
Welcome to the Pacific