If you are traveling to Japan’s southernmost islands, Okinawa food should be part of your itinerary from day one. Okinawan cuisine feels very different from the food you may know from Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka because it grew from Ryukyu traditions, Chinese influence, tropical island ingredients, and post-war American culture. For first-time visitors, the big … Read more
Okinawa is Japan’s tropical island escape, but planning your first trip is not as simple as choosing a few beaches. Okinawa Main Island is long, spread out, and much easier to explore by car than by train. A good Okinawa itinerary needs to balance Naha, northern highlights like Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, beach time, and realistic … Read more
If you are planning a trip to Japan’s southern islands but do not have an international driving permit, or simply do not want to drive on the left side of the road, you are probably wondering: Is Okinawa without a car actually realistic? The answer is yes, but only with the right route. Okinawa is … Read more