PM Ishiba reaffirms the government’s commitment to Okinawa’s tourism.
With so many events scheduled around Independence Day, you may have a hard time deciding on which one to attend.
Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at Camp Foster on July 5-6.
Aomori Prefecture, where Misawa AB is located, is northernmost prefecture on mainland Japan. The area is famous for its production of apples (446,000 tons annually) and related products, as well as heavy snowfall (up to 60 inches a year), holding the nation’s record for both.
Though Shuri Castle may top your list among the many attractions to visit in Okinawa, the neighborhood surrounding the iconic castle is home to many other historical sites to check out.
Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast boasts many fun spots and activities you and your entire family will enjoy.
In Naha’s Tsuboya District, you’ll find a street dedicated to the ancient craft of Okinawan Yachimun, or pottery in Ryukyu dialect.
In Japan, Tsuribori refers to ponds where you can enjoy fishing without even going to sea.
Founded in 2018, LUUP looks to make inner-city living a bit more enjoyable and a lot more convenient, giving riders access to rental e-bikes and e-scooters for those shorter trips that would fly by with a set of easy-access wheels.
Only about a 20-minute ferry ride from the southeast coast of Okinawa’s main island, Kudaka Island is a popular destination for tourists.
Kouri-jima is an island by Okinawa’s northwest shore of Nakijin peninsula.
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.
Since the 2016 release of Mel Gibson’s Academy Award nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” there has been increased interest in the Okinawa site where the movie takes place.
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa, as the name suggests, is located on Sesoko Island, one of Okinawa’s quieter northern islands about an hour and a half from Naha.