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Grilling 101: Commissary meat savings, BBQ combine for sensational seasonal sizzle

As legions of backyard chefs take the covers off their barbecue grills, they’re reminded to use their commissary benefit for significant savings on their meats and other grilling needs.

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Life is a beach ... then you barbecue! Get your Okinawan grill party on

1. YAGAJISHIMA
This private beach is the perfect place to have a campout beach party. Amenities include rental barbeque equipment, campsites, parking, showers and bungalows. Head north on Route 58 to Route 110 toward to Yagaji Island. Make left on Route 110 and drive pass the bridge.

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Cuisine: Japanese

Japan's tasty tempura a real treat

If you think tempura is just another fried food – think again. This quintessential Japanese cuisine dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1867) and is perhaps second only to sushi as Japan’s culinary contribution to the world.

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Get your Slurpee at Okinawa 7-Eleven

As of Oct. 7, three Naha City 7-Eleven stores are serving up Coca-Cola and Fanta Melon Soda Slurpees. The drinks are available in three sizes starting at 100 yen (or about $1).

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Cuisine: Japanese

Taste 2020 the right way in Japan

New Year’s is Japan’s biggest and longest holiday. People take Dec. 29 to Jan. 3 off from work to celebrate the first three days of the year praying at temples and shrines for the coming year.

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Have a happy and sticky new year on Okinawa

Given that it’s made from sticky rice, just like the Japanese rice cake, and how similar the names are, it’s understandable to assume mochi and Okinawan muchi are the same.

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Ryubo Department Store: Okinawa's only depachika an incredible foodie heaven

The closure of the department store Okinawa Mitsukoshi in September 2014 was sad news to me, as it summed up the changes in the island’s shopping scene.

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Taste the new year: Okinawa delicacies

New Year’s is Japan’s biggest and longest holiday. People take Dec. 29 through Jan. 3 off from work to celebrate the first three days of the year praying at temples and shrines for the coming year.