If you live on Okinawa, you might have seen a seasoned rice dish called “jyushii.” This Okinawan dish is similar to mainland Japan’s takikomi gohan but features ingredients like fuuchiibaa (artemisia) and chiribira (Chinese chive).
As the number of bars and pubs on the island indicates, drinking is a big part of life in Okinawa.
Phu Quoc, the biggest island in Vietnam, is known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise water and hiking trails.
Five Star Deli near the Sunabe Seawall in Chatan City has garnered a lot of popularity on Okinawa.
Winter has come to Japan, and so has a new line-up of exciting time-limited products! Every year, Japan greets winter with a selection of warm, seasonally flavored beverages like yuzu tea and hot chocolate, perfect for grabbing from a convenience store, vending machine, or supermarket for a day out and about.
Kouri Island is a relaxing getaway from Okinawa’s main island with beautiful beaches to help you disconnect from the busy world and reconnect with nature.
For those of you venturing out in town on Feb. 2, be sure to watch out for flying beans and fleeing ogres.
Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending.
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.
Somen, or somin in Okinawan dialect, comes in different varieties, but an Okinawan favorite is to have the noodles stir-fried in somin champuru.