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When you go snorkeling at Blue Cave, some tours also provide you the opportunity to feed and get a closer look at the fish that live here. Photos by Shoji Kudaka, Stripes Okinawa
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Dive into some fun at Okinawa’s beautiful Blue Cave

What does one do when they visit the beautiful Pacific island of Okinawa? Hitting the beach is probably on the top of most visitors’ lists. For me, this would not be an option as my recent trip to...
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4 top spots to go snorkeling off Okinawa’s shores

If you are on the island of Okinawa, you have the opportunity to see world-class reefs in crystal clear water. And you can explore this marvelous water world with a mask, fins and snorkel. Once you learn how to snorkel properly, it could become your favorite hobby during your stay on Okinawa.
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Tasty chicken takeout at Okinawa's Wing King

While many of your go-to restaurants for hot wings, a familiar game-day favorite, like Buffalo Wild Wings or Hoo ters, may not yet have a home in Okinawa, there is no need to feel disappointed. Wing King is here to help with those spicy cravings.
Photo by Shoji Kudaka
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Enjoy beefy burgers at Okinawa's Hilly Valley Jr.

A trip to Hiji Waterfall will most likely mean a hike of one hour and 20 minutesl. If you are planning to go there, it would be a good idea to replenish your energy before starting a long hike.
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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Fall food time!

Summer is almost coming to an end, but there is no need feel sad! Tons of fun stuff is coming up in the fall like some great food.
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Why Japan’s magical green tea is a healthy choice

Eisai, a famous Buddhist monk who was a driving force to introducing tea from China to Japan in the late 12th century, said “Tea is a magic bullet.”
 
About 800 hundred years later, his words have been proven right by science.
 
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VIDEO| Try Rafute, Okinawa’s favorite pork dish

If your travels throughout the island of Okinawa, you may have stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised pork belly, was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty.
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Cooking up crispy Japanese tempura on your own

Various specially formulated tempura powders are available at any supermarket or grocery shop. You can cook tempura using any of your favorite ingredients.