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Japan travel, starting from Okinawa
Travel notes on Japan from someone who lived in Okinawa and visited every place in person.
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Daihatsu Cast: My Fourth Rental in Okinawa
A blue Cast that fits right in with Okinawa's blue skies
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Voxy Google Auto rental: A Little More Trunk Space
The silver Voxy is parked on a palm-lined street in American Village.
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Honda Fit Hybrid: My Okinawa Rental Experience
A Fit parked briefly by the sea, and a vacation in Okinawa
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White One car rental pickup: Finding your way from airport to return
Finding the rental car pickup point at Naha Airport, past the Shuri Castle picture
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Smile Wagon R: A Mint-Green Rental for Okinawa
A mint-green Smile Wagon R on an Okinawa coastal road
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Nissan Moco: Traveling Light in Okinawa
Exploring Okinawa in a kei car with room to spare in tight parking spaces
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Nissan Roox: A Day in an Okinawa Rental Kei Car
A little kei car I drove around Okinawa, even hauling things for a move
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Voxy rental rates: Okinawa with a family of seven
A white Voxy parked at Umikaji Terrace at sunset
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You-I Rent-a-Car: Okinawa in a White N-BOX
Taking it slow past Okinawa's sea and palm trees in a white N-BOX
Japan Attractions
Yonaha Maehama Beach: Miyakojima’s Most Beautiful Beach
This post covers Yonaha Maehama Beach in Miyakojima: where it is and how to get there,…
Japan Food
Yakiniku Kazuchan: Grilled Meat on Kokusai-dori, Okinawa
This is my review of Yakiniku Kazuchan, a yakiniku restaurant right on Kokusai-dori in Naha, Okinawa.…
Japan Food
Mikado Okinawa restaurant: a Naha spot where every dish is good
This is my review of Mikado, an Okinawa restaurant in Naha’s Matsuyama district, 5 minutes on…
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Suzuki Hustler Review: A Popular Rental Kei Car for Two in Okinawa
A review of the Suzuki Hustler, Japan’s most popular kei car, which I rented in Okinawa.…
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Toyota Prius α: Good-Value Hybrid Rental Review in Okinawa
This is a review of the Toyota Prius α hybrid I rented in Okinawa. With photos,…
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Toyota Voxy: 7-Seat Minivan Rental Review in Okinawa
This is a review of the 7-seat Toyota Voxy minivan I rented in Okinawa. With photos,…
Japan Food
Cafe GOZZA near the Blue Cave
Looking for food near Okinawa's Blue Cave? Cafe GOZZA serves family-friendly black pork cutlet sandwiches and…
Japan Food
Ramen recommendation: Menya Darumaya
This is about 麺屋だるま家 沖縄店, which I personally think is the most delicious ramen shop among…
Japan Food
Umikaji Terrace Island Po-Po
Island Popo at Umikaji Terrace! It’s been hot lately—how about a refreshing frappe? It’s small, cute,…
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Miyakojima Miyako Somen
Miyako Somen, recommended by a Miyakojima resident, is a very special somen specialty shop with a…
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Kokusai Street: Korean-style Papa Chicken
On Okinawa’s Kokusai-dori there’s a pub called Papa Chicken where you can enjoy Korean-style fried chicken.…
Japan Food
Super-affordable Yakiniku Anan in Southern Okinawa
Near Naha Airport in Okinawa, there’s a very cheap franchise yakiniku restaurant called An-An. It’s practically…
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Okinawa Cafe: 846 Yajiro — Delicious Acai Bowl in Northern Okinawa!
There are plenty of decent restaurants in southern Okinawa and Naha, but up north there just…
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Miyakojima Yakitori Inamura
Miyakojima is beautiful, but the island is small and there aren’t many restaurants, so deciding where…
Japan Food
Kokusai-dori New Cotobuki
There’s a really delicious ramen shop on Okinawa’s Kokusai-dori that’s only open on weekends. It’s called…
Japan Attractions
Yonaha Maehama Beach: Miyakojima’s Most Beautiful Beach
This post covers Yonaha Maehama Beach in Miyakojima: where it is and how to get there,…
Japan Attractions
Okinawa’s Southernmost Arakotsu
When driving a rental car in Okinawa, you can visit various places, and today I'll tell…
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Naminoue Beach
Naminoue Beach, located in the heart of Naha, Okinawa, is the closest beach you can visit…
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Tropical Beach
Tropical Beach, one of the first places you'll encounter along Route 58, is a global beach…
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Ikei Beach
Ikei Beach, located in the eastern part of Okinawa, is a paid beach that I recommend…
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Araha Beach, a great beach to visit with children
Let me introduce you to Araha Beach, a great place to visit with children. Located along…
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21st Century Forest Beach
The 21st Century Forest Beach is located near Nago City, which is well-equipped with commercial and…
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Shuri Castle under restoration
I visited Shuri Castle by bicycle. It requires a good electric bike, but it was quite…
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Senaga Island Umikaji Terrace
The Umikaji Terrace, which marks the beginning and end of a trip to Okinawa, is located…
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Ryukyu Hachisha Okinogu
Have you included Ryukyu Hachisha Okinogu, one of the beautiful and photogenic spots in Okinawa, in…
Attractions
A Small Fuzhou in Okinawa: Fukushuen
When travelling to Naha, Okinawa, I recommend visiting Fukushu-en as a worthwhile stop. It's nearby, and…
Attractions
Naminoue Shrine
When enjoying a trip to Okinawa, having a rental car can make your journey much more…
Japan Weather
Weather in Okinawa on December 3rd
Okinawa Weather Report for 3rd December 2025. Today was quite a windy day, making long clothing…
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Weather in Okinawa on 2nd December
Okinawa Weather Report for 3rd December 2025. Today was quite a pleasant day with mild weather.…
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Weather in Okinawa on December 1st
Okinawa Weather Report for 1st December 2025. Today, Okinawa was very cloudy, and it rained for…
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Weather in Okinawa on 30th November
Okinawa Weather Report for 30th November 2025. Today in Okinawa, the sunshine was abundant, and with…
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Weather in Okinawa on November 29th
Okinawa Weather Report for 29th November 2025. This morning, there were a few clouds, but by…
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Weather in Okinawa on 28th November
Okinawa Weather Report for 28th November 2025. Today in Okinawa, it was quite cool. The weather…
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Weather in Okinawa on November 27th
Okinawa Weather Report for 27th November 2025. Today, I had no plans, so I spent the…
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Weather in Okinawa on 26th November
Okinawa Weather Report for 26th November 2025. Today in Okinawa, it was a day of alternating…
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Weather in Okinawa on November 25th
Okinawa Weather Report for 25th November 2025. Today in Okinawa, the sunshine was pleasant and it…
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Weather in Okinawa on 24th November
Okinawa Weather Report for 24th November 2025. Today in Okinawa, the morning was cool, and the…
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Weather in Okinawa on 23rd November
Okinawa Weather Report for 23rd November 2025. Today in Okinawa, it was a very clear and…
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Weather in Okinawa on 22nd November
Okinawa Weather Report for 22nd November 2025. Today in Okinawa, it was a rather warm day…
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Weather in Okinawa on 21st November
Okinawa Weather Report for 21st November 2025. Today was another cloudy day throughout. Although there was…
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Weather in Okinawa on November 20th
Okinawa Weather Report for 20th November 2025. Today was a very clear and sunny day. However,…
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Weather in Okinawa on November 19th
Okinawa Weather Report for 19th November 2025. Today in Okinawa, it was another very cloudy day…
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Weather in Okinawa on 18th November
Okinawa Weather Report for 18th November 2025. This morning, there was a brief spell of heavy…
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Weather in Okinawa on 17th November
Okinawa Weather Report for 17th November 2025. Today was a very cloudy day throughout. In the…
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Weather in Okinawa on November 16
Okinawa Weather Report for 16th November 2025. Today, Okinawa was very clear and sunny. Although it…
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Weather in Okinawa on 15th November
Okinawa Weather Report for 15th November 2025. Today in Okinawa, despite the forecast for rain being…
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Weather in Okinawa on November 14th
Okinawa Weather Report for 14th November 2025. Today in Okinawa, although it rained, the weather was…
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Weather in Okinawa on November 13th
Okinawa Weather Report for 13th November 2025. Although there was a forecast of a 90% chance…
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Weather in Okinawa on 12th November
Okinawa Weather Report for 12th November 2025. It rained all day today, but there were moments…
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Weather in Okinawa on 11th November
Okinawa Weather Report for 11th November 2025. It rained throughout the day today, with some breaks,…
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Weather in Okinawa on 10th November
Here is the weather report for Okinawa on 10th November 2025. Today, possibly due to the…
Japan Car Rental
Daihatsu Cast: My Fourth Rental in Okinawa
A blue Cast that fits right in with Okinawa's blue skies
Japan Car Rental
Voxy Google Auto rental: A Little More Trunk Space
The silver Voxy is parked on a palm-lined street in American Village.
Japan Car Rental
Honda Fit Hybrid: My Okinawa Rental Experience
A Fit parked briefly by the sea, and a vacation in Okinawa
Japan Car Rental
White One car rental pickup: Finding your way from airport to return
Finding the rental car pickup point at Naha Airport, past the Shuri Castle picture
Japan Car Rental
Smile Wagon R: A Mint-Green Rental for Okinawa
A mint-green Smile Wagon R on an Okinawa coastal road
Japan Car Rental
Nissan Moco: Traveling Light in Okinawa
Exploring Okinawa in a kei car with room to spare in tight parking spaces
Japan Car Rental
Nissan Roox: A Day in an Okinawa Rental Kei Car
A little kei car I drove around Okinawa, even hauling things for a move
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Voxy rental rates: Okinawa with a family of seven
A white Voxy parked at Umikaji Terrace at sunset
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You-I Rent-a-Car: Okinawa in a White N-BOX
Taking it slow past Okinawa's sea and palm trees in a white N-BOX
Japan Car Rental
Suzuki Hustler Review: A Popular Rental Kei Car for Two in Okinawa
A review of the Suzuki Hustler, Japan’s most popular kei car, which I rented in Okinawa.…
Japan Car Rental
Toyota Prius α: Good-Value Hybrid Rental Review in Okinawa
This is a review of the Toyota Prius α hybrid I rented in Okinawa. With photos,…
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Toyota Voxy: 7-Seat Minivan Rental Review in Okinawa
This is a review of the 7-seat Toyota Voxy minivan I rented in Okinawa. With photos,…
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Honda Shuttle Hybrid with a large trunk and excellent value for money.
This is a review of the Okinawa rental car shuttle. I personally drove the Honda Shuttle…
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How to Use the Airport Pickup Service
This is a summary of how to get to the meeting point if you've applied for…
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Nissan Days
This is a review of the Days rental car in Okinawa, known for its great value…
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How to Use Self-Service Petrol Stations in Okinawa
Before returning your rental car in Okinawa, you'll need to refuel. Today, let's learn how to…
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Recommended for a family of five, Toyota Raize
Today's Okinawa rental car review is about the Toyota Raize. It boasts excellent fuel efficiency and…
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Honda Shuttle Hybrid
This is a review of the Honda Shuttle Hybrid, which has a trunk spacious enough for…
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Toyota Aqua Hybrid
Let me introduce you to an Okinawa car rental service that offers hotel pick-up. The Toyota…
Japan Food
Yakiniku Kazuchan: Grilled Meat on Kokusai-dori, Okinawa
This is my review of Yakiniku Kazuchan, a yakiniku restaurant right on Kokusai-dori in Naha, Okinawa.…
Japan Food
Mikado Okinawa restaurant: a Naha spot where every dish is good
This is my review of Mikado, an Okinawa restaurant in Naha’s Matsuyama district, 5 minutes on…
Japan Food
Cafe GOZZA near the Blue Cave
Looking for food near Okinawa's Blue Cave? Cafe GOZZA serves family-friendly black pork cutlet sandwiches and…
Japan Food
Ramen recommendation: Menya Darumaya
This is about 麺屋だるま家 沖縄店, which I personally think is the most delicious ramen shop among…
Japan Food
Umikaji Terrace Island Po-Po
Island Popo at Umikaji Terrace! It’s been hot lately—how about a refreshing frappe? It’s small, cute,…
Japan Food
Kokusai Street: Korean-style Papa Chicken
On Okinawa’s Kokusai-dori there’s a pub called Papa Chicken where you can enjoy Korean-style fried chicken.…
Japan Food
Super-affordable Yakiniku Anan in Southern Okinawa
Near Naha Airport in Okinawa, there’s a very cheap franchise yakiniku restaurant called An-An. It’s practically…
Japan Food
Okinawa Cafe: 846 Yajiro — Delicious Acai Bowl in Northern Okinawa!
There are plenty of decent restaurants in southern Okinawa and Naha, but up north there just…
Japan Food
Kokusai-dori New Cotobuki
There’s a really delicious ramen shop on Okinawa’s Kokusai-dori that’s only open on weekends. It’s called…
Japan Food
Gyukatsu Motomura
Kokusai-dori has a little bit of everything. There are plenty of Okinawa-style restaurants, but sometimes you…
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Menya Dougen
At last, Menya Dougen! This is the restaurant I loved most while living in Okinawa. I…
Japan Food
Delicious lunch at Bisezaki, Makibi Akari
Today, let's talk about the best places to eat in Bisezaki. If you're planning a trip…
Japan Food
Namasoba Nakamura
There are many places in Okinawa that serve Okinawan cuisine. It's also common to see mainland…
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Yukawa Seasonal Cuisine
As you head towards the northern tip of Okinawa, you'll find a refreshing breeze and beautiful…
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Wakasa Bento Tomari
To travel to the islands off the west coast of Okinawa, you'll need to take a…
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International Street Sanukiya
My favourite place to eat on Kokusai Street in Okinawa is Sanukiya! It's affordable, quick, and…
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Eichan Tempura (えいちゃんてんぷら)
How about grabbing a packed lunch before heading north along Route 58? Doesn't it sound wonderful…
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The Best Coffee Taste, Zhyvago Coffee Roastery
In American Village, there's a famous café called Zhivago Coffee. It's a special place with a…
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International Street Ryukyu Ramen
On Kokusai Street, there are numerous delightful eateries clustered together. Today, I'd like to introduce you…
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My favourite café in Okinawa, Ys
Let me introduce you to my personal favourite café in Okinawa, Ys. From breakfast to lunch…
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Café Gozza near the Blue Cave
There is a famous spot for snorkelling in Okinawa. Today, let's talk about the best places…
Japan Food
Bise Fukugi Benimo-ya (べにいも屋)
When you visit Bise Fukugi, you'll find more cafes and snack shops than restaurants. Today, I…
Japan Food
Makishi Market Handmade Burger Yura Yura 2nd
In the back alleys of Makishi Market on Kokusai Street, there are many delightful eateries in…
Japan Food
Okonomiyaki, American Village Ichigenya (いちげん屋)
When visiting American Village, it can often be a dilemma deciding what to eat. The main…
Japan Car Rental
Daihatsu Cast: My Fourth Rental in Okinawa
A blue Cast that fits right in with Okinawa's blue skies
Japan Car Rental
Voxy Google Auto rental: A Little More Trunk Space
The silver Voxy is parked on a palm-lined street in American Village.
Japan Car Rental
Honda Fit Hybrid: My Okinawa Rental Experience
A Fit parked briefly by the sea, and a vacation in Okinawa
Japan Car Rental
White One car rental pickup: Finding your way from airport to return
Finding the rental car pickup point at Naha Airport, past the Shuri Castle picture
Japan Car Rental
Smile Wagon R: A Mint-Green Rental for Okinawa
A mint-green Smile Wagon R on an Okinawa coastal road
Japan Car Rental
Nissan Moco: Traveling Light in Okinawa
Exploring Okinawa in a kei car with room to spare in tight parking spaces
Japan Car Rental
Nissan Roox: A Day in an Okinawa Rental Kei Car
A little kei car I drove around Okinawa, even hauling things for a move
Japan Car Rental
Voxy rental rates: Okinawa with a family of seven
A white Voxy parked at Umikaji Terrace at sunset
Japan Car Rental
You-I Rent-a-Car: Okinawa in a White N-BOX
Taking it slow past Okinawa's sea and palm trees in a white N-BOX
Czechia Prague Food
Where to Eat in Prague: 17 Spots, from Meals to Desserts
Where to eat in Prague, from Czech food and beer to dessert
Czechia Prague Food
Kozlovna Prague: Kozel Dark near Charles Bridge
A glass of Kozel Dark and a table of Czech food near Charles Bridge (Karlův most)
Czechia Prague Food
Strahov Monastery Brewery: Go for the Beer in Prague
The beer was so good I lingered at Strahov Monastery Brewery in Prague.
Czechia Prague Food
Budvarka Prague: Meat dishes after a castle visit
Czech Budweiser with meaty bites near Prague Castle
Czechia Prague Food
KOREAN KITCHEN: Cold Udon in Prague, Tangy Broth and Chewy Noodles
Cold udon in Prague that brought back my appetite in the heat
Czechia Prague Food
Točna tram pub: A beer in a retired tram in Prague
A toasty beer aboard a tram parked on the tracks
Czechia Prague Food
U Pinkasů: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Koleno in Prague
Czech-style koleno on an outdoor terrace beside a church
Czechia Prague Food
SmetanaQ Café: Waffles in Prague
A filling breakfast with waffles near Charles Bridge (Karlův most)
Czechia Prague Food
U Glaubiců: Pilsner Urquell in Prague, Beer First
A maze of tables and fresh Pilsner Urquell
Czechia Prague Food
Flamengo Prague: Pizza, Pasta and Generous Portions
A table set with oven-baked pizza and generous portions of pasta
Czechia Prague Food
Agave Prague: Mexican Food and Burritos Worth the Price
Gathering for Friday-night cocktails at the bar at Agave in Prague
Czechia Prague Food
Mr. HotDoG: Chili cheese gets my vote in Prague
Hot dogs and cheese fries I tried near Letná Park (Letenské sady)
Czechia Prague Food
Crème de la Crème: Serious About Gelato in Prague
A gelato shop in Prague founded by someone who takes gelato seriously
Czechia Prague Food
U Kroka menu recommendations: Everything’s good, but…
Czech food at a quiet U Kroka on a weekday afternoon
Czechia Prague Food
Cukrárna Alchymista: Garden Cakes in Prague
Past the old-world interior lies the flower-filled garden at Cukrárna Alchymista
Japan Shopping
Four Speciality Snacks from Don Quijote in Okinawa
There are souvenir snacks that you can only purchase in Okinawa. Don Quijote in Okinawa has…
Japan Shopping
Okinawa Pokémon Centre
When enjoying a summer trip to Okinawa, you'll naturally find yourself looking for a cool place.…
Japan Shopping
American Village Evian Limited Edition Pouch
There is currently a guerrilla event at the Lawson convenience store in American Village where they…
Japan Snap Photography
Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Okinawa Snap
Here is a snapshot from Okinawa last spring when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.…
Japan Snap Photography
Scenes from a winter northern snap shoot
Here are some snap photos from Okinawa in February, the coldest month. Even during its coldest…
Japan Features
A Collection of Affordable Parking Lots on Kokusai Street
When travelling around Okinawa by rental car, there are certain places you simply must visit, and…
Japan Features
Top 3 Restaurants in Okinawa for the First Half of 2025
Introducing the top 3 must-visit restaurants in Okinawa for the first half of 2025. If you're…
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