Culture The Kitchen God of Sefa Utaki Bonson Lam Sefa Utaki is the Okinawan way of acknowledging the “ultimate ancestor”, the creator of the Ryukyu Islands. It is a place of r..
Activities Cherry Blossom in Okinawa Japan Travel Okinawa's cherry blossoms are the first to bloom in Japan every year. Because of the warm climate, they are different from those..
6 Activities Okinawa's Northern Coast Kim Bergström Okinawa's Northern Coast has some spectacular beaches, and Okuma is one of the best. Crystal clear water, minimal crowds, and..
Activities Paantu Festival in Okinawa 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Okinawa's Miyakojima island celebrates the Paantu festival – an ancient form of exorcism involving supernatural creatures,..
Culture Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr Hillary Lewis Pacific Okinawa Players theatre group's production of The Little Mermaid Jr opens this weekend. This production is family and..
Food Nakijin's Cafe Koku Bonson Lam Could this be the best vegetarian and vegan cafe in Okinawa? Perched on an ocean side mountain just 90 minutes northwest of Naha,..
6 Activities Naminoue Beach and Shrine Susann Schuster Naminoue Beach is the perfect place in Naha, Okinawa, when you want to refresh yourself after a long day of sightseeing. The close-by..
Activities Everything a Karateka Must Do When Visiting Okinawa Featured Japan is a beautiful place full of history. And while the country as a whole is known for many things, its localities have inc..