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Whale watching season is on!! [Nature & Environment]
Okinawa is one of the best locations for whale watching as the winter brings the annual migration of humpback whales to waters off Kerama Is...Read More
Strawberry Picking on subtropical island [Nature & Environment]
Strawberries are synonymous with the spring season. It’s easy to pop into the supermarket and grab pack of fresh strawberries. But having a ...Read More
2018.11.02
Sueyoshi Park A jungle in the heart of the city [Park]
Contributed by Paul Vermehren Photo by Paul Roddick Love nature? Love exploring? Want to feel like Indiana Jones in the opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark? Then Sueyoshi park...
2018.11.02
Jucii (Okinawan Mixed Rice) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients 3 cups of rice 150g pork hash 1/2 carrot 3 pieces of dried mushroom 5g dried Hijiki seaweed 50ml Okinawa Soba Soup Stock Water Welsh onion (as much as you like) How to ...
2018.10.25
OkiPark Vol.41 Yonashiro Sogo (Comprehensive) Park [Park]
Yonashiro Sogo (Comprehensive) Park is located at theYonashiro District of Uruma City. Originally the park was in Yonashiro Town until in 2005 when Yonashiro Town and three other m...
2018.10.24
Maaminaa Champuru (Fried Bean Sprouts) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients 1 pack of Bean Sprouts 1 small pack of Chinese leek 1/4 carrot 100g pork hush ¼ Shimadofu (Island Tofu) 1 tsp soup stock 1 pinch of salt Small dose of soy sauce How to...
2018.10.18
OkiPark Vol.40 Iso Park [Park]
Iso Park is located in the Iso District in Urasoe City, and it’s near the Urasoe Dai Kouen (Big Park). Iso Park is unique in that it is a place for fun, but it also has historical ...
2018.10.17
The42nd Annual Okinawa Industry Festival [Festival Shopping]
The 42nd Annual Okinawa Industry Festival, which showcases many products made in Okinawa will open its doors in Onoyama Park and the Okinawa Budokan on Friday, October 19th and wi...
2018.10.05
Shurijo Castle Park’s Ryukyu Traditional Sweets [CULTURE Gourmet LIFE]
Within Shuri Castle lies a special room that at one time was used as a waiting room for special guest. This room was used by princes, various officials, and diplomats to hold infor...
2018.10.04
Traditional sweets in Okinawa, its since the Ryukyu Era [CULTURE Gourmet Ryukyu History]
Though Okinawa is part of Japan, the island has had many influences from China, as well as from other cultures from around the world. One of those influences came in the form of sw...
2018.10.04
OkiPark Vol.39 Henza Nishi Park [Park]
Henza Nishi Park on Henza Island in Uruma City. After crossing the 4.7km long Kai-chu Doro (Ocean Road) from the Okinawa mainland you will soon arrive at the Henza Nishi Park. &nbs...
2018.09.28
Shiqwasa Sherbet [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・30cc 100% Shiqwasa fruit juice ・200g Yogurt ・200cc Milk ・30g Honey How to cook 1. Put all ingredients a tray. 2. Mix well and place it in the refrigerator. 3. M...
2018.09.26
The ultimate kimono bargain sale presented by Kimono Takikawa [Shopping]
This is a four-day event for the entire family or for anyone who admires the beauty of kimono — traditional Japanese garments for which the country is very famous. Now in its...
2018.09.19
Tekka Maki (Tuna Roll) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・1 bowl of rice ・1 tbs vinegar (for making sushi rice) ・1/2 tbs roasted sesame ・1 sliced tuna ・Sliced welsh onions ・1/2 sheet of dried seaweed ・bamboo rolling ma...
2018.09.13
OkiPark Vol.38 Motobu Park in Haebaru Town [Park]
Motobu Park is located in southern Okinawa, in the town of Haebaru. This is not to be confused with Motobu Town located to the north. The park sits on a hill top and has a wonderfu...
2018.09.06
Rafute (Pork Belly) Serving Size 4 [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・500g Pork Belly ・300cc Soup Stock ・100cc Awamori ・300cc Cooking liquid ・1 tbs Soy Sauce ・3 tbs Sugar How to cook 1. Place the pork belly inside a pot and...
2018.09.04
Reef Currents, Beware! [Nature & Environment]
During summertime, marine activities ramp up around the island making it one of the most enjoyable activities here on Okinawa. However, that doesn’t mean it comes without its hazar...
2018.09.03
OkiPark Vol.37 Nago 21st Century Forest Park [Park]
Nago 21st Century Forest Park is located on the western shore of Nago Bay and very close to downtown Nago. It’s a very large park that includes a baseball stadium, gym, soccer fiel...
2018.08.28
Hokusai Katsushika Exhibition at the Urasoe Art Museum [Education]
One of most famous artists that came from Japan’s Edo period was a man named Hokusai Katsushika (1760~1849). His work become so well-known that it influenced the likes of Vincent v...
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