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

The JBL Pass, not to be confused with the Japan Bus Pass, is a flat-rate bus ticket that allows holders to ride up to three express buses per day for three, five, or seven days.

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Texas A&M University Reserve Officer Training Corps students pose in front of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.

Last year I visited Kissa Gitano, an eatery in the Sunabe Seawall known for their tasty Cuban sandwiches, a go-to when I lived in South Florida almost 10 years ago.

Like so many other Okinawans, I love hamburgers. When I was young, I could eat one every day.

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.

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.”

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.

Golden Week, a series of Japanese holidays from Apr. 29 through May 6, is coming up quickly. This means that Kids Festival Adventure World is coming back to Chatan Dome near Camp Foster and Kadena Air Base.

Foodies on the island, mark your calendar. The World Food Festival will be serving up some delicious eats on April 12-13 in Okinawa City.