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Why don’t you try a special éclair that … [Gourmet Shopping]
It has been a long super-hot Okinawa summer and it looks like it will continue a while longer. So much so that it might make you feel exhaus...Read More
OkiEvents this Week!! [ENTERTAINMENT Family Festival]
・9/8 – 9/10 All Okinawa Eisa Festival @ Okinawa city (9/8: Goya crossing, 9/9&9/10: Koza Athletic Field) For more information: htt...Read More
Awamori "Ku-su" Day [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE]
September 4th is the “Ku-su Day”, with September = ‘9’ which is pronounced ‘kyu’ or ‘ku’ in Japanese, and ‘4’ being pronounced ‘...Read More
2022.10.02
Anyone living on Okinawa should not miss shima dofu [Gourmet]
By Yuka Arata October 2nd is a day in Japan dedicated to tofu, because a character meaning 10 (October is the 10th month of the year) can be pronounced “to”, and likewise, 2 can be...
2022.09.20
Are you ready to plan for the Holiday Season? [CURRENT ISSUE Shopping]
September has begun! A lot of foreign new comers are in Okinawa this season and it seems a lot of new life is starting on such a beautiful island. There are many wonderful places, ...
2022.09.08
Winter Melon Miso Soup (Serving Size 4) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients Half of a Winter Melon 200g pork hash Welsh Onions (as many as you like) 1 litter soup stock 1 tbs miso How to cook 1. Shave off the skin and remove the seeds from the ...
2022.09.07
OkiPark Makabi Central Park located in Shintoshin [ENTERTAINMENT Park]
Makabi Central Park is located in Shintoshin area of Naha. Shintoshin is a relatively new area of Naha that is upscale and clean. Makabi Central Park has a little of everything for...
2022.09.02
Naaberanbushii [Cooking Recipe]
Hechima, known as sponge cucumber or luffa in English and naabera in Okinawa, is grown as a vegetable in Okinawa and southeast Asia, whereas in mainland Japan it’s grown to make sc...
2022.09.01
OkiPark Urasoe Dragon Park [Park]
Dragon Park is located in the Maeda district of Urasoe City. Because it’s located in the middle of a residential area, the park is a bit difficult to find. However, as you get clos...
2022.09.01
The “PayPay” app is offering cash back up to ¥20,000 [CURRENT ISSUE News Technology]
“PayPay” is one of the most popular electronic payment apps in Japan. Ginowan city is trying to promote and encourage cashless payment on the island due to COVID 19 safety measures...
2022.08.15
Public swimming pools on Okinawa are hidden fun spots for locals! [Family]
Okinawa is a resort island that brings into most people’s mind images like the blue ocean, blue sky, tropical scenery with colorful flowers and palm trees and such. But water activ...
2022.06.01
Get your special and unique gift at XROSS*R in Mihama, Chatan [Shopping]
Various special and unique gifts are gathered at XROSS*R which is the specialty shop in American Village, Mihama, Chatan. Gifts are from across Japan and items are very elaborate a...
2022.05.12
Acerola Day [Gourmet]
The May 12th is the “Acerola Day” in Japan. Okinawa is the top producer of acerola in Japan....
2022.05.02
Goya Chanpuru – sautéed goya with vegetables and egg [Cooking Recipe]
The ultimate summer vegetable on Okinawa is goya, known as nigauri in Japanese and bitter melon in English. It’s a nutrient-rich vegetable that especially contains about double or ...
2022.04.19
THE SILK ROAD – A living history of interaction – [CURRENT ISSUE Education]
The Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum is offering the exhibition of “Silk Road”, you will meet over 100 very rare and historical assets at the venue. The Silk Road once flo...
2022.04.02
Shisa get their day on Sunday [History Living]
April 3 is the “Day of Shisa” in Okinawa. Four is SHI, and three is SAN in Japanese. This is why April 3rd is the Day of Shisa. The day was established in 2002 to expand Shisa from...
2022.02.03
OkiPark Vol.42 Sakiyama Park [ENTERTAINMENT Park]
Sakiyama Park is located in the Sakiyama District just below the Shurijo Castle Park in Naha City. Because it stands on high elevation, you are able to capture a panoramic view of ...
2022.01.17
“Tankan” is taste of Okinawan winter [Nature & Environment]
“Tankan” is an Okinawan tangerines. They’re relatively small, and their orange-colored skin looks a bit rough and hard to peel off. But once you try a taste of it, I be...
2022.01.03
Find symbol of your year to visit the right temple [Living]
By Jun Ikemura Happy New Year to all of OkinaWanderer readers!! How was your New Year holiday on Okinawa? This New Year was very unusual as the weather was sunny and warm enough to...
2021.11.30
Shoji Paper screen repair demonstration [House Keeping]
The Makeman DIY shops in Okinawa will demonstrate how to repair and replace the shoji paper screens in December. Even for Japanese, replacing the paper screen for Shoji is not easy...
2021.11.17
OkiPark Ounoyama Park: Okinawa’s Place for Sports and Family [Park]
Ounoyama Park is a comprehensive athletic park in Naha with number of various athletic facilities. The park includes Naha Cellular Stadium, which hosts Japan Professional Baseball ...
2021.11.10
Pacific saury and tomato [Cooking Recipe LIFE]
Japanese people value seasons, hence cherry blossoms being a big thing for us. In each season, there is a particular food we think about. This is especially so for autumn – we say ...
2021.10.26
Art event in Mihama Depot Island is looking for artists! [CURRENT ISSUE Living]
OkiArt!! Exhibitors wanted! Join to one of the largest art events on Depot Island. Artists from all over Okinawa will gather to present their works. If you are looking for a ...
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