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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.

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.

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.

Following a recommendation from one of our readers, I was on a quest for some good eats at Pizza Sun Okinawa.

The French have their wine, you can’t get more American than beer and everybody knows Japan is all about the sake, right?

Instant noodles are great for a quick meal on the run or in between grocery store raids, but they also make great bases for more intricate meals.