Try using some of these words or phrases when going to the beach – or the next time you’re at a sushi restaurant.
If you head west from Okinawa, you’ll soon come across an island so beautiful even its name reflects that beauty.
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.
Located at an altitude of 180 meters (591 feet), which is the highest among all the castle ruins in the southern part of the island, it also boasts a dimension of 49,806 square meters.
Although the temperature stays relatively warm throughout the year, winter in Okinawa can be a little too chilly for beachgoers.
Kyushu is often overlooked on typical Japan itineraries, and that’s a real shame.
Undeniably one of the most popular sports in Japan, baseball dominates when it comes to summer in The Land of the Rising Sun.
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.
Near Camp Foster is a set of challenging stairs dubbed the “Stairway to Heaven.”
In Naha’s Tsuboya District, you’ll find a street dedicated to the ancient craft of Okinawan Yachimun, or pottery in Ryukyu dialect.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to stay in a temple, a shukubo experience offers a unique glimpse into Japan’s spiritual traditions.
Sony Bouya stands still and watchful reminding drivers to slow down. His design, outfit and origin trace back to the late 1960s, when Okinawa was experiencing rapid growth in automobile use and rising concern over pedestrian safety.
Summer is not just for having fun at the beach, it’s also a time in Japan to show respect to your ancestors.
Bios no Oka, a.k.a. Bios on the Hill, has some special offers for the summer.
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