It’s not too much a stretch to say Goya is the staple of Okinawa.
If you think of alcohol and Japan, then the first thing that springs to mind is sake – but there are other alcoholic drinks too, one of which comes from the island of Okinawa! Awamori is an alcoholic drink which is also known as shimazakae, or island sake.
Okinawa is well-known as the birthplace of karate, but Japan’s southern islands are also home to the creation of a unique distilled liquor known as awamori.
If you have not noticed, mango is reaching peak ripeness on Okinawa.
In case you have not noticed, karaage (Japanese-style fried food) is big in this country, especially chicken karaage.
Ice cream is the classic dessert people have loved since they were kids. Although delicious, ice cream does have a bad rep for being unhealthy. What if you could make an all-natural, healthy version of your most desired treat? Well, you’re in luck thanks to banana ice cream!
If you live on Okinawa, you might have heard about Goya, a local cucumber-like vegetable also known as bitter melon.
Locals aren't the only ones taking advantage of Japan's fresh fish, fruit and vegetables.
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.
