Before COVID hit, I was part of a running group that was part of the hospital. The group did regular runs across the island, running from around the hospital to Cape Hedo, then all the way to Cape...
Even when it’s chilly outside, many of us still hit the streets or track to get in a run. But before you do, take a look at these tips to allow your body to adjust to the weather:
Has anyone ever thought about setting off on an endeavor as a child, but forgot about it later on? When I was younger, I thought running a marathon would be a huge achievement.
Team Kadena supported the Okinawa Marathon Feb. 16, 2020, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Every year thousands of people train to run the Okinawa marathon, and Kadena AB has been there to support the athletes each year.
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.
Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through. That may be one reason why the subtropical island didn’t offer many spicy foods in the past.
Philip Troussier, the French coach who led Japan in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, blamed the weakness of young Japanese soccer players on convenience stores.
Since the arrival of COVID-19, we’ve had to change a lot of our usual pastimes and activities. Dining at restaurants in is not really a good option right now.
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.
