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Photo courtesy of Ogimi Village Tourism Association
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Beautiful Tataki Waterfall offers refreshing fun in northern Okinawa

This popular spot is now open from 8 a.m. – 5: 30 p.m. with the last admission at 4 p.m.
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Exploring Okinawa: 5 reasons why island is special destination

For a mere freckle on the map, Okinawa enjoys enormous popularity. And despite the land and people being grossly burdened by decades of conflict, like the native prehistoric Sago Palm, the Japanese region’s culture and spirit continue to thrive.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Exploring Okinawa: Magnificant mangroves in northern part of island

On a Monday morning in late September, I hit the road and headed north. With the end of Japan’s State of Emergency being in sight, it was finally starting to feel okay to enjoy some outdoor activities.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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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| Exploring Okinawa: Virtual trip to splendid Iriomote Island

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Iriomote Island.
Photo by Shoji Kudaka
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Okinawa’s Hamabe no Chaya offers more than a cup of coffee

I know we can all get stressed out every day. Swamped with emails, dealing with phone calls, juggling smart phones, tablets and facing endless responsibilities both at work and home can do that to a person.
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The beauty of Amami Oshima island

Somewhere between Okinawa’s main island and Kagoshima’s mainland, you’ll find Amami Oshima, an island of beauty with lots of untouched nature sure to make even the traveled tourist fall in love.
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Exploring 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 lesson: How to say 'splendid view'

On the hunt for nice views of the autumn colors, I headed to Nozoriko Lake in Gunma Prefecture.
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Exploring Okinawa’s great outdoors with your children

One of my favorite things to do with my kids has always been to just take a walk and see what we can see. I’ve never been the type to worry about a list or a plan.
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Italian Kitchen: Pasta/ravioli recipe for beginners

Fast and easy homemade pasta recipe. Perfect for easy Monday night dinners. Ingredients and directions easy to follow for both beginners and advanced cooks.
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5 simple, delicious recipes with Okinawa's famous brown sugar

Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.
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Awesome gift ideas! 5 handy Japanese kitchen gadgets

Due to COVID, our time at home got longer and longer. Well, how about a gift to make that homelife a little more special? Step up, kitchen appliances!
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The Okinawa connection between Awamori and Karate

Okinawa is well-known as the birthplace of karate, but Japan’s southern islands are also home to the creation of a unique distilled liquor known as awamori.
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Bite into The Bros scrumptious signature sandwiches on Okinawa

Americans may be hard to please when it comes to sandwiches. Every U.S. state has its signature sandwich, and individuals often have their own favorites.
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Taste of Japan: The wonderful world of Japanese melons

In recent years the deliciousness of Japanese fruit has been attracting attention overseas. Among the sought-after fruits, melons have gained popularity as a high-class fruit.