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Shimenawa, sacred New Year rice straw fe… [Living]
“Shimenawa,” literally a “closing rope” is a decoration mostly seen at Shinto shrines to mark holy places where spirits reside. A variation ...Read More
What do you do on Okinawa during the New… [CULTURE LIFE]
It’s finally the end of the year 2025, and so it’s time to ask how was your year 2026? Good memories, bad memories, each person has their ow...Read More
Okinawa Expressway Renewal Work Starts J… [CURRENT ISSUE LIFE Living]
NEXCO, the company operating the Okinawa Expressway announces that Expressway renewal works start from January 6th to April 28th in 2026 bet...Read More
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...
2018.07.17
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 ...
2018.06.27
Let your career take flight in Okinawa! [Education]
Are you interested in expanding your career in Okinawa? This year, OIST (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University) will be holding a joint Job Fair with loca...
2018.06.20
OkiPark Vol.33 Umi no Furusato Park (Home of the Ocean Park) [Park]
Umi no Furusato Park is located at the Nishizaki district of Itoman City, next to the Itoman’s Farmers Market, the Osakana Fish Market Center and the ‘Yukura’ shopping center. It’s...
2018.06.07
OkiPark Vol.32 Wakatake Kids Park [Park]
Wakatake Kids Park is sometimes called the “Turtle Park” because of the many giant turtle statues that exist there. The abundance of water is what separates itself from other parks...
2018.06.03
“Black Thunder” White Chocolate comes to Okinawa!! [Shopping]
Black Thunder Chocolate is a very popular chocolate snack in Japan. Now you can have a chance to try their new “Black Thunder” White Chocolate. This will take place at the ground f...
2018.06.01
Tofu Hamburger (Serving Size 4) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients 250g ground beef 150g soft tofu 20g bread crumb 1 tbs soup stock How to cook 1. Knead the ground beef, tofu, and bread crumbs along with the 1 tbs of soup stock ...
2018.05.25
Cheesy Chicken (Serving Size: 4) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients ・300g Chicken breast ・200g Onion ・350ml Water ・100ml Milk ・1/2 box Cheesy Chicken Pack ・1 tbs of salad oil. How to cook 1. Cut onions into wedges and cut the chicken in...
2018.05.24
The Okinawa Rail [Nature & Environment]
The Okinawa Rail, also known as the Yanbaru Kuina in its native dialect, is a ground-living bird belonging to the Rallidae family of bird species. It is a flightless bird having an...
2018.05.22
OkiPark Vol.31 Kuina Eco Sports & Recreation Park [Park]
Kuina Eco Sports and Recreation Park is located inside the Hanji district in Ogimi Village. It is a very large sports park, and in the past, has hosted both professional athletes a...
2018.05.15
KamiSushi has Moved to a Brand New Location! [Gourmet]
Diehard sushi lovers in Okinawa know where to go when it comes to some awesome and delicious sushi. They flock to Chatan Town at the one and only, Kamisushi. Here, locals and islan...
2018.05.14
The New Ginoza Village Road Station – Made for the Kids! [Park]
The new Ginoza Village Road Station opened April 28th. It is not your typical road station found here on the island. Here, kids can play to their full delight, both on the ground a...
2018.05.11
Kabuto (Samurai Helmet) Shaped Spring Roll (Serving Size: 10) [Cooking Recipe]
Ingredients pack of Spring Roll skin (square pieces). Sliced cheese ( or any ingredients that you prefer) Food adhesive (Water + wheat flour) How to cook 1.Take one square...
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