Features

Sparerib Soup: The Must Try Traditional Winter Dish of Okina...

‘Soki Jiru’, or Sparerib Soup, is a classic winter dish in Okinawa. This dish is the soul food of Okinawan winters, popu...

Season Special! Okinawa’s Recommended Winter Illuminations

Here we will introduce the illumination events being held in Okinawa. As these are outdoor events, don’t forget your coat or else you might catch a cold!

Make your own original item using traditional dying techniqu...

Okinawa developed its own style of traditional dyed goods, independent from mainland Japan. Visitors can try making thei...

Experience "Kominka", traditional Okinawan houses

With red-tiled roofs and open spaces laid with Ryukyu-tatami, time flows slowly in the old and nostalgic houses of Okina...

“Yachimun” - Pottery that reflects Okinawan nature

With its unique traditional style, Yachimun pottery is a popular souvenir that makes you want to return to Okinawa every...

Sefa Utaki, Okinawa’s most highly ranked prayer site

Utaki are thought of as special, sacred land and places of prayer for Okinawan people. “Sefa Utaki” is a well-known exam...

Shikina-en: The only “Ryukyu garden” registered as a World H...

Shikina-en is a Ryukyu garden that was created more than 200 years ago, combining both Japanese and Chinese influences t...

Shuri Castle: The symbol of Okinawa everyone should visit on...

Shuri Castle: The most popular spot in the prefecture. Located higher than any of the other 300 plus castles, this one w...

Nakijin Castle Ruins: Okinawa before the Ryukyu Kingdom

About an hour and a half by car from Naha is the world heritage site ‘Nakijin Castle’. From here you can overlook the oc...

The bitter super vegetable, Goya

Goya; the famous Okinawan vegetable. Not only is it delicious, but this ‘super vegetable’ also has many health benefits.