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Enjoy scenic views, delicious food on Okinawa's Ie Island

Off Okinawa’s main island, lies a smaller isle perfect for refreshing hikes and views, as well as a lot of history.

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Exploring Okinawa: Spectacular spelunking in gorgeous Ginoza caves

Thanks to the volcanic activity of the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic eras, the many islands that makeup Okinawa Prefecture share an interesting topography.

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Fun exploring Cave Okinawa near Camp Foster

You don’t necessarily need a harness, a helmet, or a headlight to feel like Lara Croft or Indiana Jones.

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Exploring Okinawa: Day trip to Itokazu’s cave and castle

Southern Okinawa is a natural and cultural hotbed with something for everyone.

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VIDEO| Explore depths of Okinawa at Matsuda Shonyudo caves

Matsuda Shonyudo, a group of large caves in Ginoza Village, offers opportunities to try your hand at spelunking or cave exploration.

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Okinawa Winter Escape 2023 Day Three: A fun filled rental car trip

We rented an auto for our third day with many stops planned within a nine-hour period. Prior to our trip I checked the distances between each stop to be no greater than twenty-five kilometers.

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2 Okinawan caves offer glimpse into deadly WWII battle

A short drive from Murasaki Mura are two caves with historical significance: Chibichiri Gama and Shimuku Gama. These caves were used during World War II and now provide a glimpse into what happened in the early days of the Battle of Okinawa.

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Uncover secrets of Okinawa's: Valley of Gangala

One of the life’s unexpected charms is serendipity. Like strolling at night and being delighted by the fragrance of jasmine flowers, long before the corner of your eyes detects the silhouette of the shrub on the sidewalk.

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Military family enjoys daytrip on Okinawa's Iejima Island

We made a day trip to Iejima and were instantly in love. The ferry ride from the Okinawa main island was an easy 30 minutes, and once you’re on the island, it is like a breath of fresh air (literally.) Iejima one of the most beautiful tropical islands in the Ryukyu Islands chain.

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Boy Scouts of America Troop 110, learn history through hiking in Okinawa, Japan

The Scouts of Troop 110 hiked through Yahuchi Cave, also known as Janeh Cave, a historical site in Okinawa, June 25, 2022

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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Let’s enjoy seasonal autumn food!

Summer is almost coming to an end, but there is no need feel sad!

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How, where to slurp noodles like Okinawans

You may have heard that it’s OK to slurp noodles in Japan.

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The season of Japan's miso making

Yayoi Minowa talks about the long manual process in which miso is made.

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Discover tasty wonders of Okinawa's only depachika

As you see more and more shopping malls and super markets open on Okinawa these days, the word Depachika seems a little outdated, especially to those who are more used to casually shopping at shopping malls.