okinawa

Enjoy these fireworks festivals held throughout Japan this summer and autumn.

Camping guide to the Okinawa Islands. Yagaji Beach Camp This campsite in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island is se...

As the air gets colder, temptation to go cycling somewhere warm heats up. Why not make a daring escape to the southernmost part o...

The elusive Okinawa dugong was once a symbol of the ocean. But after years of hunting, pollution and land expansion, the species have gone into hiding. Today a dangerously low number remains in the area.

Hot tea and mochi is always a good idea after a windy hike. I had just descended Mt. Deisan Damui on an uncharacteristically chil...

Travelers flock to Okinawa’s islands for sun, sand and the undersea attractions. Ishigaki has manta ray stations, Yonaguni submer...

Okinawa is an amazing chain of islands for divers, and the Kerama Islands are on every diver’s Okinawa “bucket list.” The beautif...

Okinawa is best known for the miles of beautiful beaches and as a world-class scuba diving destination. With all that beautiful c...

Kouri Island is in the north of Okinawa's main island. The coral island's green sugar cane fields and blue sea have made it a fav...

The road stretches through sugarcane fields into the horizon of sparkling emerald water. Under the big blue sky, there are no...

Ingredients Spam (pork luncheon meat)RiceEggNori (dried seaweed) You can’t mention Okinawa cooking without an obligator...

Champuru is one of Okinawa’s more famous dishes. The name changes depending on the mix of ingredients, such as tofu, a variety of...