Natural disasters are so frequent that it can be difficult to predict where the next hurricane, tornado, or flood may occur. That’s why you must always be prepared. In case of a natural disaster, one...
With Hurricane Ian leaving a path of destruction across Florida, and thousands still without power in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona—natural disasters can turn a quiet season into a devastating one.
This graphic gives a few tips about tsunamis and what to do to prepare for them, what to do as they happen and what to do when local authorities have deemed it safe to return to lower altitudes at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
As a kid, every New Year I would look forward to a sweet jelly called kouhaku kanten. Kanten is a jelly made from boiled tengusa algae and seaweed. It is known for being low-calorie and rich in fiber, so it is often used as a healthy alternative to regular sweets.
Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.
It has been said that food is the soul of a country. This couldn’t be truer for Okinawa. A mix of favorable natural conditions and diverse foreign influences produced unique eating habits and a cooking style that is now known as “Okinawan cuisine”.
