Okinawa
5 Ways to Discover Traditional Okinawa Culture
Sample unique music, food and martial arts in Japan’s southernmost prefecture
By George Underwood 5 min read
Japanese Recipe Adventures: Goya Chanpuru
Beat the heat like an Okinawan with this bitter melon recipe.
GaijinPot on Location: ‘The Karate Kid’ and ‘Cobra Kai’ in Okinawa
Okinawa is a big part of the Karate Kid franchise, but where are the real-life locations that inspired it?
Extend your summer at Okinawa’s Kerama Islands
Summer isn't over until the last benimo is eaten.
Weird Superstitions from Okinawa
With a unique history, subtropical climate, and the beautiful surrounding ocean, Okinawa is must see part of Japan. Learn more about the weird and wonderful superstitions that contribute to their unique culture.
Okinawa Antenna Shop
Sprinkled throughout Tokyo but mainly located near the Marunouchi area, antenna shops are themed-stores that sell specialties from all around Japan. The Ginza Washita Shop is Tokyo's Okinawa antenna shop and offers a huge variety of Okinawan goods, from beauty products to CDs to, of course, beer.
