When you wake up in the morning, what’s the first thing on your mind? For many, the answer is simple. It’s coffee.

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.

It had been years since I’d made my way back to Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast.

If you have driven north on Route 58 near Camp Foster recently, you might have noticed a pink-colored building to your left.

Early in 2020, as COVID-19 made its sweep across the world, Disney closed all of its theme parks. As the closure was extended, Disney decided to share with its loyal fans the recipe to a crowd favorite – churros.

It's early March and the air is still cold. In this season, something warm, such as hot coffee helps us warm up.  Let's enjoy it while it's warm.

With convenient access from Kadena Air Base, Sunabe Seawall draws divers and surfers for a quick adventure with beautiful fish, coral and a nice wave to catch.

There are several cafés and eateries along the way where tourists can enjoy the view over food and coffee.

One step inside Mame Pole Pole, and customers are greeted with the ever-inviting aroma that only freshly roasted coffee beans exude.

Though Starbucks Japan already announced its chestnut-heavy fall drink and sweets lineup, pumpkin spice fans were not left behind this season!