One of my favorite things to do with my kids has always been to just take a walk and see what we can see. I’ve never been the type to worry about a list or a plan.
Whether you’re working from home, sheltering in place or just staying home, if you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes.
Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Busan.
Kakazu Ridge played a pivotal role in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Only a short 15-minute drive from MCAS Futenma and you can immerse yourself in a piece of island and world history.
Although Kakazu Ridge is a quiet area where locals go to play mini-golf or let their children loose for playground time, this place was the site of deadly combat during the Battle of Okinawa.
With 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.
It was the peak of summer 2015 and I could barely wait until Friday so I could spend my time off snorkeling and stuffing my face with local Okinawan cuisine.
My ideal weekend was approaching slowly but surely, but so was a large-scale typhoon – an immediate threat to my ambitions.
The Chibana Castle Site in Okinawa City is a great example of the condition which most of the 200 plus Ryukyuan Kingdom historical sites are presently in.
My husband and I were looking to celebrate our anniversary and decided the typical romantic dinner at a nice restaurant just wouldn’t do. We wanted something different. Since our teens were now old enough, we decided to ditch them for an overnight trip – just me and the hubby!
Many of Okinawa’s zoos, animal parks and aquariums can be a lot of fun but most do not lend themselves to brief and spontaneous visits. A small zoo along the city limits between Okinawa City and Uruma City though is perfect for a quick, fun and free visit.
Uminchu Wharf, a marine event and restaurant space located in Chatan, officially opens with a celebration Aug. 23-24, just north of American Village, near the Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort.
