Japan Okinawa Travel

21/01/2025

Yonner's cooking class begins with a tour of Makishi Markets, a maze of family owned stalls with exotic ingredients like pig’s ears and 200 day fermented and smoked Skipjack Tuna fillets, the red lanterns calling you like an Aladdin’s cave of magic ingredients. After all, we are here to discover the secrets to long life, right? As a key port on the maritime silk route, the Ryukyu people have hand selected spices and produce from Persia to Peru, such was the extent of influences in their cooking repertoire.

Since the Fifteenth Century, merchants and ambassadors have made their way to the shores of the Ryukyu Islands, lured by the magic potion for longevity.

06/01/2025

Nestled in the heart of Naha, Okinawa, e-CHARIty is transforming the way visitors experience this beautiful island through eco-friendly e-bike rentals and engaging local guided tours. Today, it offers a blend of e-bike rental services and guided tours, helping tourists connect with Okinawa’s rich history and vibrant culture. Visit Okinawa Japan, Cycling in Japan

Nestled in the heart of Naha, Okinawa, e-CHARIty is transforming the way visitors experience this beautiful island through eco-friendly e-bike rentals and engaging local guided tours.

19/11/2024

We should not be defined by the smallness of our islands, but in the greatness of our oceans.

We are the sea, we are the ocean. Oceania is us.

Naha museum may seem as dry as the sixty year old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town that could is at the cross roads of history from Marco Polo to Commander Perry.

16/11/2024

The first Chinatown in Naha is celebrated in the Fukushuen Gardens.

Fukushuen Garden: Take a side trip to Fuzhou China right in Naha Okinawa

12/11/2024

Charles Spense, the author of the book Gastrophysics once said, the pleasures of the table reside in the mind, not in the mouth.

Whisk yourself away under some palm trees and island kitchens at Shima Nakama, literally a friend's island restaurant

06/11/2024

Okinawa has sustainability in its soul. Its shrines are a monument to nature, unadorned like Sefa Utaki. When you slow down and hear the waves or hear your shoes crackle on the sound of coral stone, you are communing with the soul of nature.

The future of travel, is the democratisation of travel. One that regardless of ability, one can enjoy life to the full.

21/09/2024

I wonder what Hiromi’s grandmother would have made of this. Generations of Okinawan wisdom, which dictates the pairing of pork belly with daikon radish, was being cast aside. Visit Okinawa Japan

Cocoon yourself from the outside world and watch the moon rise over the calm waters of the Philippine Sea.

21/09/2024

Overflowing with love and beauty, the people of Okinawa expressed their joy in the form on Bingata for centuries.

What is art? What is creation, or creativity? Overflowing with love and beauty, the people of Okinawa expressed their joy in the form on Bingata for centuries.

21/09/2024

In his last telegram, a few days before his su***de, Ōta described how the Okinawan people have served with loyalty and appealed to “give the Okinawan people special consideration, this day forward”.

The Battle of Okinawa left a deep impact on the prefecture and the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters serves as a reminder of the calamities of war.

16/08/2024

My favorite beach that I've visited in Japan thus far is Okuma, in Okinawa Prefecture. The beach is situated on the northern coast of the island, away from the hustle and bustle of Naha City. The water at the beach is crystal clear and the crowds are minimal. There are also some great hikes around the area which give spectacular views of the region.

Okinawa's Northern Coast has some spectacular beaches, and Okuma is one of the best. Crystal clear water, minimal crowds, and great views are part of the appeal.

15/06/2024

Sakaemachi is a miniature Showa period town filled with alleyways and hundreds of pubs and hole in the wall eateries, where liveliness and darkness coexist,

Being in Sakaemachi is like being in your teenager’s bedroom. At midday it looks lifeless, abandoned, and unkempt. At dusk the lights are finally turned on, and it is time to party. Four hours in Naha. - An evening at the Sakaemachi drinking holes

15/06/2024

Have you ever wondered how the colorful patterns on kimonos are created?

Kyo Yuzen dyeing is an ancient Japanese technique that originated in the city of Kyoto. It is named after its founder Miyazaki Yuzensai, who was the first to use this technique to embellish his fans.

Discover the magic of Yuzen dyeing, an ancient Japanese technique that transforms fabric into true works of art. Join a workshop to learn the secrets of this refined technique yourself

11/06/2024

Located in the rural north side of the beautiful island of Okinawa is the village of Ogimi. Often sought after by foreigners and TV documentary crews to learn the secrets of long life, it is world famous for the amount of centenarians that live there. https://en.japantravel.com/okinawa/ogimi-village/17137

11/06/2024

During the Ryukyu era (1429-1879), Okinawa's subtropical climate gave rise to its own island culture, regional cuisine, and a unique brand of liquor known as awamori. Exclusively produced in Okinawa’s Shuri district under strict control, both the creation process and supply routes were fiercely protected. The warriors hired to protect the secrets of Awamori were widely revered. This was the origin of karate.

The Okinawa connection between Awamori and Karate

10/06/2024

Orion is Okinawa's iconic beer brand, one that is synonymous with a carefree sub-tropical lifestyle. It is a great way to introduce yourself to the flavors of this paradise, at least until you are ready to try Awamori, the local firewater made from fermented Thai Jasmine rice.

Orion is Okinawa's iconic beer brand, one that is synonymous with a carefree sub-tropical lifestyle.