On a day in mid-May I headed to north to visit Ie Island for the first time in more than a decade.
In addition to Orion Happy Park, there are locations in Nago City that deserve a spot on your itinerary.
The Okinawa Prefectural Government issued a warning on June 1 for beachgoers to be on the lookout for box jellyfish, a.k.a. Habu Kurage (Jellyfish). This warning will be effective until Sept. 30.
Japan has hosted the Olympics four times in the history of the games – Tokyo (summer) in 1964, Sapporo (winter) in 1972, Nagano (winter) in 1998.
Summer continues to be scorching hot on the island, but that doesn’t stop the fun activities to enjoy at the Okinawa Zoo & Museum during the day and at night.
In Naha’s Tsuboya District, you’ll find a street dedicated to the ancient craft of Okinawan Yachimun, or pottery in Ryukyu dialect.
Kimodameshi is a Japanese tradition where people explore scary locations to test their guts or courage. It is often considered a summer activity because the chill can let them forget about the summer heat.
Yambaru refers to the northern part of Okinawa’s main island. Rich in nature, it tops the destination list for many travelers.
Just south of Naha in Tomigusuku City, a park with lush forest trails, monuments, a massive playground and a superb view of the southwest coast, is also the site of World War II history.
Try using some of these words or phrases when going to the beach – or the next time you’re at a sushi restaurant.
Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast boasts many fun spots and activities you and your entire family will enjoy.
With the summer arriving in Okinawa, fireworks and eisa dance festivals are making their way back
Come Aug. 15 and 16, Yonabaru Town on the southeast coast of Okinawa’s main island will host the 44th installment of the Yonabaru Ootsunahiki (tug-of-war) festival.
In Japan, Tsuribori refers to ponds where you can enjoy fishing without even going to sea.
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