What once required a two-hour boat ride from Okinawa’s Katsuren Peninsula, a visit to “Ichihanari,” or the “farthest island,” now takes less than 30 minutes on the Kaichu Doro Causeway.
As runners set to compete in the annual Naha Marathon, motorists can expect traffic restrictions and detours in the southern portions of Okinawa on Dec. 3.
After the hustle and bustle of visiting Vietnam’s Capital, Hanoi, it was refreshing to be welcomed aboard our relaxing 2-day cruise through Ha Long Bay.
In Japan, there is a unique year system based on the imperial era. Reiwa 5 means fifth year since Reiwa Emperor (Emperor Naruhito) was enthroned (in May 2019).
Solo travel can be exhilaratingly fun. It can also be exhausting. With no one else to chime in on plans, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to do and see.
