Okinawa Memorial Day

Coffee farming on Okinawa has existed for about 100 years.

So what’s the difference between ramen and Okinawa soba anyway?

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

The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy. This recipe is adapted from Japanese comedian Saigen Daisuke, who is known for trying to replicate dishes from popular restaurants.

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.

Eaves hung with heart-shaped persimmons is a classic fall scene in the Japanese countryside.