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Authentic Brazilian Steak House “Fogo Br… [Gourmet]
On April 28th, 2018, the Authentic Brazilian Steak House, “Fogo Brazil”, opened in Chatan Village at Mihama seaside. Since its debut, it has...Read More
Mabuni Sunflower Maze reminds visitors o… [Nature & Environment]
It has been eight years since the disaster of the Great Northeast Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and its following Fukushima nuclear power pla...Read More
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...
2018.08.27
New Okinawa Island Guide brings Okinawa’s wonders alive [LIFE]
Okinawa Index, a small local advertising and publishing company, has recently published a new edition of their guide book titled “Okinawa Island Guide.” Its newest 188-page version...
2018.08.21
Simmered Hijiki (Seaweed), Serving size 4 [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・20g Dried Hijiki Seaweed ・1 sheet of Deep-Fried Tofu ・1/4 of a Carrot ・50g Konjac ・Water, as necessarily required ・Salad oil, as necessarily required ・2 tbs Shirodashi...
2018.08.16
The Tyrannosaurus Exhibition Roars to Okinawa [Education]
Featuring a full-scale skeleton, over 12 meters long, and a group of smaller specimens thought to be just under the adult age, the Tyrannosaurus Exhibition brings to light the late...
2018.08.14
Summer Vacation, a Time of Learning [Family]
As you might know, in Japan from mid-July through the end of August is summer vacation for Japanese school children. During this timeframe, kids can attend various learning worksho...
2018.08.09
OkiPark Vol.36 Tomigusuku Sōgō (comprehensive) Park [Park]
Tomigusuku Sōgō Park is the largest park in Tomigusuku City. The term Sōgō (総合) means ‘comprehensive’ in Japanese and is a fitting description of the park due to its large sports p...
2018.08.03
Yushi Dofu (Okinawan Tofu Soup) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients 1 pack Soybean milk (unhomogenized) 50ml brine 200ml water 1 tsp salt How to cook 1. Mix water and brine together. 2. Add soybean milk to a pot and cook until ju...
2018.07.24
OkiPark Vol.35 Matsuyama Park [Park]
Naha City’s Matsuyama District is mostly known for its entertaining night life and drinking establishments. But it also gets a lot of tourist during the day who come to Okinawa for...
2018.07.20
Chatan Harbor Brewery, A Woman’s Touch in the Art of Making Great Tasting Beers [Gourmet]
Chatan Harbor Brewery & Restaurant is located at the Chatan Fisharena in Chatan Town. Its specialty is its original craft beer called “Chatan Beer” and is part of the restauran...
2018.07.20
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 ...
2018.07.17
From Beer Lover to Beer Brewer [Gourmet]
Koza Bakushu Brewery, located in the Koza District of Okinawa City, was built by love… love for beer! Yasuhiko Ohama, the owner of Koza Bakushu (Beer) Brewery, is what you might ca...
2018.07.12
Brand New Brewery Opening Up in the Old Naha Market Area [Gourmet]
The Ukishima Brewing Company will have its grand opening on July 13th in Makishi, Naha City. It will be on the 3rd floor of the “Ichiba Hondouri” shopping arcade located near the M...
2018.07.06
OkiPark Vol.34 Sueyoshi Park [Park]
Sueyoshi Park is located near Shuri Castle in the Sueyoshi District of Naha City. Known mainly for its metropolitan features, it’s hard to imagine a forest jungle inside this busy ...
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