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Azalea festival in Higashi-son cancelled

Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing coronavirus spread, organizers for this year’s Tsutsuji Matsuri have cancelled the event planned from Mar. 1-22. Please visit Okinawa.stripes.com for the latest...

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Nearby Ie Island offers idealic escape

If you’re looking for an exciting day trip or relaxing weekend, head for the tiny island of Ie off the coast of Nago. Nicknamed the island of flowers and sunsets, Ie draws visitors to its shores with beautiful scenery and historic sites.

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Community News

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Did you know?: Deigo official Okinawan flower

The deigo, or tiger’s claw, was named the official flower of Okinawa in 1972. Deigo trees are normally in bloom around mid-April through May. Around that time, the red flowers of the trees can be seen at places like Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park in Okinawa City, or Peace Memorial Park in Itoman City.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Italian

Pizza Sun Okinawa lives up to the hype

Following a recommendation from one of our readers, I was on a quest for some good eats at Pizza Sun Okinawa.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese

VIDEO| Cook up Chili-Ebi like an Iron Chef

Ebi-chili is a sweet and spicy shrimp dish you’ll find at many Chinese restaurants in Japan.

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VIDEO| Let's make our own Okinawan donuts at home!

These donuts are fun to make anytime of the year.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese

Healthy Recipe: Edamame & Sakura Ebi Tofu Burger

Japanese superfood burger

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese

VIDEO| Cooking up Hirayachi, Okinawa’s take on okonomiyaki

If you’re a Japanese food fan, you may have heard of okonomiyaki; a Korean food afficionado—chijimi. But Okinawa also has its own version: hirayachi.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese

4 Easy Dinners: How to Make Your Favorite Japanese Rice Dishes!

In Japan, rice has a rich history which dates back over 2000 years. It’s a staple in many traditional dishes and has become an important part of Japanese food culture.