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Cuisine: Italian

Yomitan Village pizzeria pairs American-style slices and Okinawa ocean views

While eating pizza may not require a special location to enjoy it, at Ocean’s Pizza in Yomitan Village the ocean views add something special to the dining experience.

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Cuisine: Italian

Grapachina: A cornucopia of all-you-can-eat Italian in Chatan

If you want to enjoy tasty Italian cuisine at a reasonable price and in a scenic setting, the newly opened Buffet Restaurant Grapachina is definitely a great option.

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Cuisine: Italian

Salvatore Cuomo: Eat Naples at Manza Beach

Bearing the name of a celebrity chef known for appearance on “Iron Chef,” Salvatore Cuomo is a popular Italian restaurant chain throughout Japan.

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Cuisine: Italian

Pizza in the sky: Get a slice and a view at Kajinho

Motobu Town is a home for some of Okinawa’s most popular attractions, such as Ocean Expo Park, Emerald Beach, Nakijin Castle and a beautiful path lined with “fukugi” (garcinia) trees in Bise. The town is also known as one of the earliest cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.

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Cuisine: Italian

Warm up to some tasty pizza at Kozy’s

Kozy’s Pizza, located off of the 29, is definitely one of the best pizza restaurants on Okinawa. Kozy’s brings to the table both an amazing selection of pizza and a great taste, without the hefty price tag of some other pizza parlors.

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Cuisine: Italian

Mediterranean ambiance in Chatan's venerable ristorante

I'd likely scoff at any restaurant or eatery in the States if it's name simply describes the category of food served. Have you seen the ubiquitous "Donuts" donut shop, or "Chinese" Chinese restaurant? These places abound in places like San Diego, northern Virginia, and every place in between.

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Cuisine: Italian

Take a stroll to Seaside Terrace

My husband and I are always on the lookout for new local restaurants, especially near the Sunabe Seawall as it makes for a wonderful after dinner stroll. We recently discovered such a place called the Seaside Terrace.

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Cuisine: American, Italian, Pizza

Seaside Ristorante

There’s an oceanfront option for visitors traveling north on Route 58 just beyond Chatan. Seaside Ristorante located inside the Kadena Marina on Kadena Air Base, in Kadena Town, Okinawa serves pasta, seafood, pizza and steak from its large interior dining room, its waterfront patio, or via its walk-up order window.

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Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, European, International, Italian, Japanese, Korean

Dress Diner Buffet (Located in the Dai Ichi Hotel)

The Dress Diner is a beautiful, glass-walled restaurant (located on the first floor of the Dai Ichi Hotel) with breathtaking views of Comprehensive Park and th

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Cuisine: American, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Seafood

Cuisine is Okinawa’s saving grace

How well is Okinawa suited to satisfy the palate of international suitors?

Well, there’s no shortage of restaurants featuring American, Italian, French, German, and British cuisine, but several distinctive native dishes should have mouths watering for more.

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Shaved ice cools down the Japanese summer

Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer.

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Cuisine: American

Bros in Onna Village, Okinawa makes sandwiches special

Americans may be hard to please when it comes to sandwiches. Every U.S. state has its signature sandwich, and individuals often have their own favorites.

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Cuisine: Café

Beat the heat with a trip to this oceanside café

About a 5-minute drive from Gate 1 of Kadena Air Base, Breeze Café Sea Glass is a favorite place for many families from the U.S. military community.

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Speakin’ Japanese: Sushi sayings

The following Japanese phrases sure will help you fully enjoy some tasty sushi. Don’t be afraid to speak up, it’s part of the fun.

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The art of using chopsticks in Japan

Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.