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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.
To cheer us up a little and give us something warm to look forward to, Japan’s Weathernews meteorological agency has released the cherry blossom bloom predictions for 2025.
Hop on an ATV with Yambarunture, an outdoor recreational park adjacent to Matayoshi Coffee Farm.
Nago Grocery Store is a beautiful souvenir store located in downtown Nago. Nago is the largest Northern city on the main island of Okinawa and the city has a slower pace than Naha.
Soccer in Japan has come a long way in a short time.
Master the art of Japanese arcades with insider tips for claw machines.
PM Ishiba reaffirms the government’s commitment to Okinawa’s tourism.
Bios no oka, a.k.a. Bios on the Hill, a nature-oriented theme park in Uruma City, has been my happy place in Okinawa for a long time.
Picture this - crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life, lush jungles hiding ancient secrets, and pristine beaches that feel like they’re straight out of a postcard.
On a day in mid-May, I headed south to visit a couple of locations in Nanjo City. As someone who grew up in the mid-to-south section of the island of Okinawa, this southern municipality was my quick, go-to destination.
It’s time for the azaleas to ring in the arrival of spring in Okinawa. After the cherry blossoms depart, the colorful azaleas enchant visitors and locals during the season.
Hamahiga Island, located to the east of Katsuren Peninsula, is known as “Kami no Shima,” or “God’s Island.”
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