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“Eisa”, Okinawa’s Famed Tradition [CULTURE LIFE]
These days, when people think of Okinawa, the first image that may spring to mind are dancers clad in ceremonious garb armed with taiko drum...Read More
Discover a place you'll love to live [LIFE Living Travel & Beach]
What kind of accommodation are you looking for? United Housing supports you to find nice house in Okinawa! More than 10 years this business ...Read More
Cool eating with “hiyashi somen” chilled… [Living]
By Yuka Arata Hiyashi somen are thin wheat noodles served chilled with a tsuyu, a dipping sauce, especially during the hot and humid summer ...Read More
2018.12.06
OkiPark Vol.44 Urasoe Big Park, Part II [Park]
The Urasoe Big Park of Urasoe City is already a very familiar park to many. However, recently it has undergone some renovations with newer equipment and a new play zone added to th...
2018.11.22
Taco-Rice for Kids (Serving size 4) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・600g rice ・200g minced meat ・1/2 onion ・4 leaves of lettuce ・1 pack of cut tomatoes ・4 tbs ketchup ・3 tsp consommé soup stock ・1 tsp cumin ・1 tsp oregano ・Cheese as ne...
2018.11.22
OkiPark Vol.43 Ujibaru Park [Park]
Ujibaru Park is located in the Yoshihara District in Chatan Town. It is right off Highway 24. The park is filled with greenery and nature giving it a warm feeling of calmness and d...
2018.11.16
Fresh, Delicious, Reasonable!! Shabuemon – A Shabu-shabu Restaurant [Gourmet]
In June, a brand-new restaurant grand opened in downtown Uruma City. This is not your ordinary restaurant; this is Japanese Shabu-shabu. Meet the new “Shabuemon” restaurant located...
2018.11.15
Vegetable and Meat Roll [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・6 pieces of thin sliced meat (pork or beef is fine) ・12 sticks of green beans ・1/2 carrot ・Flour (as needed) ・1 tbs of soy sauce ・2 tbs of sweet cooking rice wine ・Sal...
2018.11.14
OkiPark Vol.42 Sakiyama Park [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 ...
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...
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