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 first time I climbed a pole and hung upside down to attempt the “crucifix,” I was convinced that I would break my neck. With the blood rushing to my head and my thighs struggling to maintain their vice-like grip, it was certainly not a position I ever dreamed of being in.
Okinawa World is simply the place to be when you want to have a quick taste of authentic Okinawan culture. The place is considered a theme park in Okinawa. I must say that this is a different kind of theme park. Do not expect like "Disneyland" kind of place. It is a happy place for people who are fond of history, culture and natural science.
Okuma is awesome you should go there. The waves are big the seaweed are slimy its really cool maybe you can you go there! The beaches are awesome the waves feels soft and the sand is kind of soft, but not all the time! The apartments are small and the houses witch are called turtle nests are massive.
Cat owners, do you worry when your kitten doesn’t eat a lot? Dog owners, ever wonder what’s going on in your puppy’s mind when it cocks its head and seemingly listens to you?
The time of year is drawing close again, for us all to blow tens of thousands of yen on a few days of glorious live music to diverge us away from our responsibilities and daily chores. So which of the “Big Two” music festivals will be the better distraction?
A country of extremes, surprises – and even extreme surprises. One of the least populated countries in the world with more horses than people. The temperatures vary from 45ºC in the summer to -40ºC in the winter; its capital is the coldest on Earth, with an average temperature of -3ºC.