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Enjoy scenic views, delicious food on Ie Island, Okinawa

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: Day trip to Henza Island

On the road to Miyagi Island, Henza Island takes only six minutes to travel through, often making it more of a passing point than a destination. But, make no mistake, you will not regret making a longer stop to enjoy the wonders of this small island.

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VIDEO| A virtual island-hopping adventure in Okinawa

Stars and Stripes Okinawa writer Shoji Kudaka take us on an Island-hopping adventure. Let’s explore the beauty together!

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Enjoy ‘God’s Island’ Hamahiga

Just east of Katsuren Peninsula, travelers will find an island known as “Kami no Shima,” translated to “God’s Island.”

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Quick trip to uninhabited Okinawan island

Some of the 113 uninhabited islands of Okinawa offer a fun adventure for those who choose to explore them.

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VIDEO| Okinawa's 'turtle rock' great place to escape from it all

Let’s visit Kaamiijii on Urasoe City’s west coast. This huge rock is named after the Okinawan dialect for “turtle rock.” Enjoy views of the surrounding waters from the top of Kaamiijii. In the spring these shallow waters are home to aasa, a green algae that goes through vibrant color gradations.

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VIDEO| Fun trip to Okinawa's 'God's Island'

Hamahiga Island, located to the east of Katsuren Peninsula, is known as “Kami no Shima,” or “God’s Island.”

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VIDEO| Spend a day on Okinawa's 'Island of God'

Only about a 20-minute ferry ride from the southeast coast of Okinawa’s main island, Kudaka Island is a popular destination for tourists.

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Exploring Okinawa: Good Heavens! A guide to the stars of the Yaeyama Islands

Bright lights, big city peeps tend to forget that there are stars—a septillion or so, scientists estimate—directly above us every night. The naked human eye can only perceive about 2,500 at any given time, but city lights occlude nearly all of them.

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Japan's westernmost island Yonaguni, Okinawa

Of all Okinawa’s remote islands you can hop to, Yonaguni might not be the first on your list, but I’m here to tell you that it is definitely one you won’t want to miss.

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese: Let’s Eat!

In Japan during mealtime, we often say “itadaki masu,” which literally means: “I have this meal with gratitude.”

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6 egg-free but protein-packed breakfasts

When you’re attempting to add more protein into your life, one of the easiest things to reach for is eggs. Eggs are great. They’re easy, versatile and inexpensive.