Located at an altitude of 180 meters (591 feet), which is the highest among all the castle ruins in the southern part of the island, it also boasts a dimension of 49,806 square meters.

Celebrate the arrival of fall with some Latin, acoustic, and smooth jazz sounds at a fun music festival coming to Ginowan Hills Dori (street) on Nov. 30.

It was by accident that I went to Ukabijima in Okinawa. On a day in late June, I hit the road and drove down south.

To celebrate the harvest season, Ginowan City’s Local Industries Festival returns on Nov. 15 and 16.

Drift your way to Motor Show Okinawa slated for Nov. 8 and 9.

There are many taco joints on Okinawa, but Mexico is arguably one of the most famous. Since its debut in 1977, this joint has been known for serving only one simple menu item: “taco.”

In Okinawa, King Tacos is almost like a synonym for taco rice.

Four Seasons was founded in 1972, the year when the American government handed back the Ryukyu Islands to Japanese sovereignty.

If you go to Gate 2 Street near Kadena AB regularly, Tesio may already be on your radar.This shop dedicated to specialty German-style sausages, has garnered much media attention since it opened in 2017.

In May 2026, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!