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Slurp away at these noodle joints on Okinawa

You may have heard that it’s OK to slurp noodles in Japan. That is very well said and very true, and in Okinawa there are many soba noodle restaurants across the island for you to slurp to your heart...
Photo courtesy of Sushi Bar Yoshihachi
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Sushi Bar Yoshihachi near Kadena serves some great sushi

Sushi Bar Yoshihachi in Chatan has been a hit with the military community in Okinawa because of its innovative sushi rolls.
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Horizon Curry Works offers a variety of Japanese curries

“I really wanted to open a curry house in Chatan, which is one of a few locations in Japan where you see this many curry restaurants,” said Akinobu Sato, the owner of Horizon Curry Works. 
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Shaved ice cools down the Japanese summer

Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer.
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Restaurant Gen: Try variety of Japanese dishes in Chatan

If you want to enjoy a large selection and portions of Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices, Gen restaurant is the place for you.
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Marugame Udon: A good change of pace when it comes to noodles

If you are “ramened” out and looking for a different style of noodle, you should try Marugame Udon. What is “udon” anyways? You might ask. Udon is one the Japanese traditional thick wheat noodles and Japanese people LOVE it.
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The art of using chopsticks in Japan

Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.
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7 wonders of Kyoto you didn’t know existed

An early, two-hour ride on the bullet train brought me to one of the most postcard-worthy cities in the world. After hastily dropping off the bags at the hotel, I set off to enjoy the first rays of sun sipping through the bamboo forest of Arashiyama and wrapped up the day savoring matcha in a tea house of Gion.
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Okinawa noodle joints will leave you slurping for more

You may have heard that it’s OK to slurp noodles in Japan. That is very well said and very true, and in Okinawa there are many soba noodle restaurants across the island for you to slurp to your heart’s content.
 
In the northern part of the land, Motobu Town is known for around 70 soba joints dotting local streets.
 
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Places to Eat in Kanazawa

Bountiful produce coupled with the wizardry of local chefs have earned Kanazawa a world-wide reputation as one of the best culinary destinations in Japan.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Fun in the Sun is always better with Tacos

Located near Sunabe Seawall in Chatan Town, Tacos-ya is a small shop located on a backstreet. But what the taco joint lacks in size, it’s makes up in a generously-sized reputation that has made its way around the island.
Photo courtesy of Linya
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Ramen Linya near Camp Foster offers Kyoto traditional ramen

Japan, ramen is also popular down south.
Ramen Linya, near Camp Foster on Highway 58, is the place to go when you’re hankering for this popular dish.
Owner Ryo Kanai takes his task one step further by bringing something different to Okinawa: He specializes in Kyoto-style ramen – which uses chicken-based broth. 
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Tsumami highlights Japan's bar food culture

Ever since “washoku,” or traditional Japanese food, was designated an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2013, popular dishes and liquors like sushi, tempura, sukiyaki, sake, shochu and awamori— have been garnering a lot of international attention.
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Get a spice of life at Jai Thai on Okinawa

Spicy Asian food always seems to hit the spot when it’s hot outside. Your sweat and the taste of hot peppers go well together.
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Try out this traditional Okinawan tea, Bukubuku Cha!

Finding establishments in Japan that serve traditional Japanese or Chinese tea is an easy task. However, trying to find a cup of traditional Okinawan tea, Bukubuku Cha, can be difficult, even on Okinawa. And if you saw a cup of Bukubuku Cha, you’d know it because it’s not a simple cup of colored liquid.
The Buddha bowl from Green Leaf on Okinawa has organic whole grain rice and Japanese brown rice, or genmai, on the bottom, and topped with leafy organic vegetables, paprika peppers, dates, quinoa, walnuts, shredded carrots and cubed tempeh. AYA ICHIHASHI/STARS AND STRIPES
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Health-food junkies can find heavenly eats at Green Leaf on Okinawa

When the new year rolls around, many swear off junk food, resolve to lose weight or promise themselves, “I will eat healthier starting today!” This resolve might, or might not, survive the winter months.