Naha

Cuisine: Japanese

Okinawa tea tasting: The making of bukubuku tea

A gentle breeze sways the cotton Noren curtain of this café, telling visitors that it is open. A pink Frangipani and the blue skies bring a smile.

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Exploring Okinawa:19 fun things to do in and around Naha

The eclectic city of Naha is the capital of Okinawa and has no shortage of places to see and fun things to do in this island paradise.

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VIDEO: Taste of Okinawa: Food and fun at Makishi Public Market

Makishi Public Market is recognized as a go-to place to buy fresh seafood, meat, pickles, and souvenirs.

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Enjoy ocean view from Naminoue Shrine in Naha, Okinawa

Naminoue Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is located on a high cliff overlooking Naminoue Beach and the ocean.

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U.S. Army takes championship and runner-up trophies in Naha

Through the throngs of thousands of spectators, food vendors, announcers and blaring speakers, the roared chant of “One Boat, One Beat, Go Army!” could be heard clearly throughout the Shinko Wharf as the Army Ladies’ Dragon Boat Team prepared to give it their all during the 49th Naha Hari Festival Dragon Boat Races on May 5th, 2023 in Naha City,...

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Okinawa fun: Naha Dragon Boat Race returns May 3-5

The Naha Dragon Boat Races are coming back after a three-year hiatus.

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Kubasaki, Naha Nishi High schools host an exchange day

American and Japanese students pose for a group photo during Kubasaki High School’s visit to Naha Nishi High School in Naha City, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 1, 2023.

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Okinawa Winter Escape 2023: Naha City along the monorail line day one

On a cold January morning my step son Hiro and I boarded a flight to Naha Okinawa. Upon arrival we headed to the monorail ticket center and purchased a one-day pass (800 yen).

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Watch for road closures during the Naha Marathon Dec. 4

Motorists should be on the lookout this weekend for road closures and traffic during the annual Naha Marathon taking place on Sunday, Dec. 4.

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Okinawa's Naha Tug of War to be held Oct. 9

One of Okinawa’s premiere cultural events is coming back after a long postponement, but with some restrictions.

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Taste of Japan: Okinawa octopus cracker real deal

Mainland Japan’s food culture continues to migrate to Okinawa, and every year new Japanese chain restaurants pop up on the island. Even items that were unique to the mainland like “Ehoumaki,” a sushi roll eaten on the day of Setsubun, are now common on Okinawa.

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Have a happy (and sticky) new year with Okinawan sweet Muchi

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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7 mouthwatering Christmas cookie recipes

Nothing ushers in the holiday season like baking Christmas cookies. For some families, this is a tradition handed down throughout the generations.

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Gingerbread a key ingredient to Christmas

The kitchen is chilly and dark as I start a pot of coffee. I find my warm socks and slippers and notice that it’s snowing out the window, the first real snow of the year!