As Golden Week, a series of national holidays similar to spring break, kicks off on mainland Japan and Okinawa, it’s time to enjoy the weather and some outdoor activities.
In Japan, a string of four consecutive national holidays sandwiched between two weekends (Apr. 28 to May 6) is simply called Golden Week. If you are out and about during this travel-crazy week, here are some ways to strike up a conversation.
Golden Week in Japan can mean busy roads, trains and attractions. Learn more about this mega holiday and how it could affect your travel.
It’s time again for American Festival, a community favorite, on Kadena Air Base.
May is a busy month in Okinawa’s bullfighting scene with many tournaments slated at the Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome.
Okinawa abounds with legends and myths, surprises where least expected and rare animals that can’t be seen anywhere else.
Some of you may be new to the island, while others may just seem to forget about Okinawa’s bus lanes. Don’t be another Y-plate car pulled over for driving in these lanes!
Nakijin Village in the northern part of Motobu Peninsula and Yagaji Island on the other side of an inland sea offer great destinations for your chill-out day.
One day in mid-October, I climbed the “Stairway to Heaven”, a long series of stairs that run up a hill north of Camp Foster. The location borders the west end of Plaza Housing Area and is a great place for some cardio.
The museum tells the story of the Himeyuri Gakutotai which were among the 500 girls that served as assistant nurses to the Imperial Japanese Army during the 1945 Battle of Okinawa.
Explore the beauty of Okinawa through fun and exciting island-hopping!
Mermaid Grotto in Onna Village is a popular diving spot known for beautiful sights. But, as beautiful and serene as the area may be, the water can quickly become dangerous.
Whether sweet or not, hot or cold, there are no bounds to how you drink green tea. However, despite its mainstream popularity, matcha tea still holds a special place in Japanese culture and the traditional tea ceremony.
Many foreigners who visit Japan are confused, intrigued and sometimes baffled by Japanese culture and some of the aspects of life that are unique to Japan.
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