Japanese toilets are different than those in America.
I recently visited Mutabaru Observatory in Ogimi village in the northern part of Okinawa for a second time.
As the temperatures start to cool, you may want to explore and experience the pleasant autumn season.
Japan is home to a myriad of shrines in all corners of the country, and they're marked by torii gates at their entrance.
Among the notable battle sites in Okinawa such as Hacksaw Ridge, Kakazu Ridge, and the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, Sugar Loaf may not attract as much attention as the others.
High above the shimmering blue sea, the ruins of Nakagusuku Castle offer a stunning view of both the eastern and western coasts of Okinawa’s main island.
On Okinawa, you’ll find many peaceful spots that offer a nice ocean view or a breath of fresh air and might not realize that these are sites immersed deep in military and war history.
Minna Island, a small remote island located off the coast of Motobu Penisula, is surrounded by beautiful and peaceful waters.
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.
With the fall festival season going strong on Okinawa, it’s time for the Marine Corps installation on the east coast of Uruma City to shine.
Bingata is a traditional cloth-dyeing method that spans generations and has a 500-year history on Okinawa. This craft consists of colorful patterns painted onto fabric used for tapestries, clothing and more.
Hop on an ATV with Yambarunture, an outdoor recreational park adjacent to Matayoshi Coffee Farm.
Miyako-jima is all about the beaches. There are sugarcane plantations and mango trees and a few other things to see, but the island’s main attractions are its powdery white sand, warm clear water, and spectacular abundance of undersea creatures.
Fall is a busy season for festival goers in Okinawa. Even when Halloween is in the rearview window, you still have some big parties coming up.
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