Park

Cuisine:

Nago Castle Park: A kid's paradise

One of our favorite parts of Okinawa to explore is Nago. It is mountainous, covered with jungles, and full of areas to check out!

Read on Stripes.com

travel

Cuisine:

20 fun things to do on Okinawa's interesting Ishigaki Island

The southern island of Ishigaki is famous for its clear emerald-green water and beautiful white sandy beaches.

Read on Stripes.com

travel

Cuisine:

VIDEO: Speakin' Japanese: They are very important historical assets!

The Battleship Mikasa, one of the world’s most notable memorial ships, is permanently preserved just outside of Yokosuka Naval Base.

Read on Stripes.com

travel

Cuisine:

A stroll through Okinawa's good-luck trees

The next time you head to the Okinawa Expo Park, think about taking a small side trip to the Fukugi streets in Bise settlement of Motobu town.

Read on Stripes.com

travel

Cuisine:

VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Travel south for a different view of island’s beauty

Usually when the holidays come around, many of us who live on the island are inclined to head north where many beautiful beaches and mountains await.

Read on Stripes.com

travel

Cuisine:

VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: I found Godzilla!

Kurihama Flower World in Yokosuka is a large flower park with many activities for the entire family. Here not only will you find a restaurant with a great view, vast green areas and playgrounds, but you’ll also find a flower garden with one million cosmos flowers in full bloom during the month of October.

Read on Stripes.com

travel

Cuisine:

Unwind yourself in Japan’s Kusatsu, hot spring mecca

Where are the best onsen hot springs in Japan? I believe it is Kusatsu Onsen. This is without a doubt one of the onsen areas many Japanese would like to visit once in their lives, and I was no exception.

Read on Stripes.com

travel

Cuisine:

More than a walk in the park at Ohori Koen, Fukuoka

Fukuoka is the largest city of Kyushu, Japan’s third-largest island. I was determined to explore it a little more, so I made the nearly three-hour train ride to have a little adventure.

Read on Stripes.com

travel

Cuisine:

Nagasaki a treasure trove of art, history and lots of fun

Usually when you hear about Nagasaki, places like Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Peace Park, or the Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium may be what are mentioned.

Read on Stripes.com

community-news

Cuisine:

U.S. Marines come together to preserve Okinawan ecosystem

Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to display the appreciation that Marines carry for their surrounding communities through the preservation of Okinawa's beaches.

Read on Stripes.com

food-drink

Cuisine:

Taste of Okinawa: Makishi Kosetsu Ichiba offers finest local foods

To stroll the bustling maze of tiny stalls in Makishi Kosetsu Ichiba food market is to embrace Okinawa’s food culture. The combination of seafood, tropical fruit and fresh meat smells float in the air. The enthusiasm of local vendors hawking their wares adds spice to the experience.

Read on Stripes.com

food-drink

Cuisine: Japanese

Speakin' Japanese: Chopsticks chatter

Sushi, tempura, savory okonomiyaki – there are so many yummy Japanese foods you won’t want to miss during your stay. “Hashi” or chopsticks are an indispensable tool when you sample these local specialties.

Read on Stripes.com

food-drink

Cuisine: Japanese, Cafe

Taste of Okinawa: Hamabe no Chaya café offers more than 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.