📝 Articles about Okinawa
Okinawa for Visitors: Beaches, Blue Seas & Island Culture
Turquoise seas, white-sand beaches and a unique Ryukyu culture make Okinawa Japan's tropic…
Tebichi Melt in the Mouth Stewed Pig Trotter
Slowly stewed pig trotter, melting and full of collagen, a beloved Okinawan dish.…
Mimiga Crunchy Pig Ear Delicacy
Boiled and thinly sliced pig ear with a fun crunchy bite, a classic Okinawan delicacy.…
Chinsuko Traditional Ryukyu Sweet
A humble crumbly baked sweet made from flour, lard, and sugar with deep Ryukyu roots.…
Naha One Day Course Shurijo and Kokusai Dori
A full Naha day linking Shurijo Castle, Makishi market and Kokusai Dori by monorail and on…
Ala Mahaina Condo Hotel Observation Bath: Day-Use Hot Spring
A hotel on the heights of Motobu with a top floor observation bath looking over the sea.…
The Moon Beach Museum Resort Public Bath: Day-Use Hot Spring
A resort on a natural beach in Onna with a popular large bath open for day use.…
ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Bath and Spa: Day-Use Hot Spring
A luxury resort in Maezato on Ishigaki with a soothing southern spa and bathing area.…
EM Wellness Bath and Stone Sauna: Day-Use Hot Spring
A spa on the hills of Kitanakagusuku with a large bath and stone sauna for restoring the b…
Miegusuku Onsen Shimanchu no Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring
The only free flowing source spring in central Naha, drawn from ancient fossil seawater.…
Natural Onsen Sashiki no Ujin no Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring
A hilltop spring with free flowing source water and a wide southern sea view.…
Ryukyu Onsen Ryujin no Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
A natural hot spring on Senagajima with sweeping ocean and sunset views.…
The Large Bath at Fusaki Beach Resort: Day-Use Hot Spring
A large bath at a resort on the west coast of Ishigaki Island. Known for its sunsets, it l…
The Bath at Southern Beach Hotel: Day-Use Hot Spring
A large bath at a beach resort in Itoman City. After a day on the pure-white sands, the wa…
Nakanoyu: Hot Spring Guide, Prices & Access (Okinawa)
A public bathhouse carried on in Ageda, Okinawa City. Warm hospitality and mineral water f…
Rikka Rikka Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A natural hot spring at Naha Central Hotel. Close to Kokusai Street, it welcomes day visit…
Jurassic Onsen Churaumi-no-Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
A natural hot spring at a hotel in Motobu, rising from ancient strata deep underground, wi…
Yamada Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A historic hot spring said to have welled up from the sea in the Taisho era, now carried o…
Hama-no-Yu at Rizzan Sea Park Hotel: Day-Use Hot Spring
A large bathhouse and spa at a beach resort in Onna Village, perfect for unwinding after a…
Ishigaki Beef The Finest Wagyu of Yaeyama
A premium brand wagyu raised in the rich nature of Ishigaki Island, renowned nationwide fo…
Goya Champuru The Islands Everyday Classic
Bitter melon, tofu, egg, and pork stir fried together, this is the signature home dish of …
Kakinohana Hija: Nanjo Sacred Spring, Okinawa
In Nanjo City, Kakinohana Hija is one of the finest spring sites in Okinawa, chosen among …
Great Akagi of Shuri Kinjo, Okinawa
Near the stone-paved road of Shuri Kinjo in Naha, the Great Akagi is a stand of giant tree…
Kudaka Island: Okinawa's Island of the Gods
In Nanjo City, Kudaka Island is the island of the gods where the creation deity Amamikiyo …
Kouri Island, Okinawa: Heart Rock & Views
In Nakijin Village, Kouri Island is the island of love where an Okinawan version of the Ad…
Hamahiga Island: A Fertility and Health Power Spot Where the Founding Deities of Ryukyu Rest (Okinawa)
In Uruma City, Hamahiga Island is a mythical island where Amamikiyo, the founding deity of…
Gangala Valley: A Fertility and Healing Power Spot Held in a Forest of Hundreds of Thousands of Years (Okinawa)
In Nanjo City, Gangala Valley is a mystical valley where a subtropical forest spreads over…
5 Photogenic Power Spots in Okinawa
Okinawa, where the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom and the breath of the gods reside.…
Okinawa Winter Travel: Churaumi Aquarium & Shuri Castle
Many people may not quite get it when they hear "winter in Okinawa." But this is a big mis…
Okinawa Autumn: Yanbaru, Daisekirinzan & Mt. Nago
"Is there even autumn foliage in Okinawa?"—precisely those who thought this should by all …
Okinawa Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Okinawa. Spring sakura viewing guide w…
Okinawa Spring Festivals: Lunar New Year, Seimei Grave Visits, and Ryukyuan Annual Events
Okinawa's lunar calendar traditions — from ancestral tomb picnics at Seimei to dragon boat…
Okinawa Coral Reefs: Diving the Underwater Paradise of Miyako and Yaeyama Islands
Okinawa's outer islands offer world-class diving: crystal-clear Miyako with cave dives, Is…