There are several cafés and eateries along the way where tourists can enjoy the view over food and coffee.
In Japan, pineapples grow in only two prefectures: Okinawa and Kagoshima.
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.
Like so many other Okinawans, I love hamburgers. When I was young, I could eat one every day.
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Yakiniku, known as Japanese BBQ, is a delightful fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors, originating from Korean BBQ.
July 11 is Noodle Day in Japan! Now is there a single person on this planet who does not like noodles?
Sakaemachi is a miniature Showa period town filled with alleyways and hundreds of pubs and hole in the wall eateries, where liveliness and darkness coexist, making it a curious discovery day and night, like an odyssey in multiple acts.
It had been years since I’d made my way back to Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast.
When American friends come over to my place and ask for water, I hand them green tea stored in my refrigerator.
Eat like a local, and try one of hundreds of options of tsumami dishes you’ll find at many restaurants around Japan.
Locals aren't the only ones taking advantage of Japan's fresh fish, fruit and vegetables.
Want to have some fun in the kitchen?
Sometimes it's hard to say no, but practice and learn this Japanese phrase so you're prepared!
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.
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