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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese lesson: I can’t wait for the next season to arrive

I really enjoyed the fifth season of Cobrai Kai on Netflix. Now, I can’t wait for the next season to arrive. To express my expectation in Japanese, I would say: "Tsugi no seezun ga machidooshii desu” which means “I can’t wait for the next season to arrive.”

Photo Of Illustration of Shoji Kudaka and Takahiro Takiguchi

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese lesson: It’s still pretty hot, isn’t it?

Although summer may be over, in Okinawa the temperature is still pretty warm.

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Let's take a break at a service area

When we drive on the road, it would be a good idea to make a stop from time to time to take a break.

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Did you know?: History of Okinawan traffic laws

On Okinawa, people used to drive on the right side of the road like in the U.S. In 1945, traffic rules on the islands followed those of the U.S.

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Mutabaru Observatory offers great views of Okinawa and more

I recently visited Mutabaru Observatory in Ogimi village in the northern part of Okinawa for a second time.

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Fun on Okinawa: Okuma Beach to celebrate summer finale Aug. 30

Although summer is coming to an end, there’s no need for your kids to feel down.

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Japan Tip of the Day: Honk your horn with caution

Drivers in mainland Japan and Okinawa, did you know that there is a law that regulates when you should honk the horn? If not, join the club.

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VIDEO: Quick trip to Okinawa's Miyako Island

Miyako Isand is quick flight from Okinawa. Miyako Island has plenty of culture, shopping, activities and food, which make it a great place for a getaway.

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Okinawan residents tour Kadena’s historical sites

For many Okinawan residents, the war stories of their island live in memory, passed down through generations. A group of local residents had the opportunity to walk through that history themselves, inside Kadena Air Base on August 13, 2025.

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VIDEO: Karate Kid fans can walk in his shoes in Okinawa

In early spring, I had the chance to visit Mutabaru Observatory, an Okinawan site you may recognize from Netflix series Cobra Kai.

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Color Fun Run returns to Okuma Beach on Aug. 31

Summer is almost over but you can mark the end not with sadness but with a rainbow at Color Fun Run at Okuma Beach.

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VIDEO: A day of hiking on Okinawa’s Nago-dake

Nago Castle Park is a hot spot for cherry blossom-viewing in the winter as thousands of visitors come to enjoy the pink blush flowers. Nago-dake, a mountain just at the back of the park, does not receive the same glory.

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Quick trip to scenic Cape Zanpa

Yomitan Village on Okinawa makes for a relaxing destination for many who live near Camp Foster or Kadena Air Base.

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Chill out at Sea Glass Beach near Camp Schwab

Hunting for strawberries for 40 minutes at Kafu Strawberry Farm’s greenhouse made me sweat like I would in summer. So, I decided to cool off at Kunjitahama, just south of Camp Schwab.

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