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Don’t get dispirited amid declining trend of hi-spirited chuhai in Japan

Changes are brewing among the infamous ready-to-drink alcohol beverages found at local supermarket and convenience stores in Japan.

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VIDEO: Sanguwachi Guwashi a great Okinawan treat for a beach picnic

Much like Angadi how is dubbed the “Okinawan doughnut,” “Sanguwachi Guwashi (sweets of March)” should be called the “Okinawan financier” in my opinion.

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Sausage Savior: Enjoy ‘Weekend Dog,’ German fare every day at Tesio

If you go to Gate 2 Street near Kadena AB regularly, Tesio may already be on your radar.

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Taste of Okinawa: Burger joint Captain Kangaroo in Nago now hot spot for taco rice

Before 2020, Captain Kangaroo near Tapic Stadium Nago was known for its hearty burgers. Now, this burger joint has become a spot to grab Okinawa’s signature dish, taco rice.

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The season of Japan's miso making

Yayoi Minowa talks about the long manual process in which miso is made.

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Taste of Okinawa: Pug Café filled with drinks, drooling and adorable snoring

I love pugs. They are my favorite loaves of snoring, drooling, and heavy shedding fur animals.

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Taste of Okinawa: Nosh on acai bowls from Navy veteran-owned Hawaiian Bowls

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.

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Okinawa Goat Misaki in Naha: An anthropology of goat cuisine

Goat meat, like Chui jhal, Boodog or Kaldereta, is usually associated with Bengal, Mongolian or Filipino cuisine. It is not what you normally associate with Japanese cuisine, so how did it make as a powerhouse dish in this oversized counter bar and dining room they call Misaki?

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Taste of Okinawa: Sweet, fluffy pancakes at Harbor in Chatan

During a recent trip to Okinawa, I accidently discovered an awesome pancake shop in Chatan called Harbor while on a search for some sweet souvenirs from Timeless Chocolate.

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Nago Grocery Store: A peaceful souvenir shop and cafe in downtown Nago

Nago Grocery Store is a beautiful souvenir store located in downtown Nago. Nago is the largest Northern city on the main island of Okinawa and the city has a slower pace than Naha.