During the 7th Annual USO Okinawa Color Blast 5K Run, young and old alike ran through blasts of color along the beach of the East China Sea, on Torii Station Army Base.
The starting line is crowded with racers on edge, eager to hear the signal to begin. Their eyes focus on the starting official as she counts down. The signal sounds, the timer starts, and off they go.
When you’re attempting to add more protein into your life, one of the easiest things to reach for is eggs. Eggs are great. They’re easy, versatile and inexpensive.
Not so far in the future and in a galaxy not so far, far away… Star Wars fans around Japan will have a limited time to try foods themed after the latest (and final) theatrical release of the saga.
Five years ago, I discovered a lovely Greek restaurant housed in an old metal shipping container on Ikei Island, part of a small island chain on the east side of Okinawa.
Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2019 marks the 35th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
