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VIDEO: Hit the ice at Enagic Sports World Southern Hill in Haebaru Town

Take to the ice at Enagic Sports World Southern Hill in Haebaru Town. The amusement complex’s year-round ice arena offers lessons for beginners and skaters of all ages.

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VIDEO: Sail away on relaxing waters of Shioya Bay in Ogimi Village

Shioya Bay in Ogimi Village is known for its scenic beauty. You can sail on the peaceful water, just like Okinawans did back in the past aboard a sabani, a traditional Okinawan boat.

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Saddle up on Okinawa! Hop on for equestrian experience at Mihara Horse Riding Club near Camp Courtney

Horseback riding can either be an exhilarating or intimidating experience for beginners like me.

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: A Trip to Ie Island

On a day in mid-May I headed to north to visit Ie Island for the first time in more than a decade.


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Photo Of VIDEO: Take tastebuds on Italian holiday with perfect pasta pomodoro recipe

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VIDEO: Take tastebuds on Italian holiday with perfect pasta pomodoro recipe

If cooking isn’t your forte, but a nice meal is something you want to try to master, try pasta pomodoro! With a variety of tomato sauces available in your local commissary or grocery store, this dish is easy to cook and a tough one to mess up.

Photo Of Menya Shuntaku: Salt ramen perfect post-climb meal in Okinawa City

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Menya Shuntaku: Salt ramen perfect post-climb meal in Okinawa City

To replenish my energy, I made a stop at Menya Shuntaku, a five-minute drive away from Look Rock Bouldering Park.


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MCCS Okinawa to host Kitchen Warriors Sept. 5

MCCS Okinawa will host Kitchen Warriors, an annual cooking competition, on Saturday, Sept. 5. Twelve teams of two are expected to fight it out in the kitchen to be the best. 

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Fun in Okinawa: Enjoy unique plants, landscape at Chura Niwa Nanjo

Next time you drive to the south, making a stop at Chura Niwa Nanjo may be a good idea.

Photo Of VIDEO: Kayaking on Hija River in Okinawa

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VIDEO: Kayaking on Hija River in Okinawa

Though Okinawa is home to beautiful beaches to enjoy the crystal waters surrounding the island, you can also enjoy an adventure while kayaking in some of the area’s rivers.

Photo Of VIDEO: Naha’s Yachimun Street a treasure trove of Okinawan traditional Yachimun pottery

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VIDEO: Naha’s Yachimun Street a treasure trove of Okinawan traditional Yachimun pottery

In Naha’s Tsuboya District, you’ll find a street dedicated to the ancient craft of Okinawan Yachimun, or pottery in Ryukyu dialect.

Photo Of Recharge with a tasty burger at ‘Hey’ in Nago City

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Recharge with a tasty burger at ‘Hey’ in Nago City

One of the joys of spending time in Okinawa is enjoying a gourmet hamburger.

Photo Of The origins of Japanese curry 

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The origins of Japanese curry 

The surprising international history of one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods.

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Diving into Japanese hair care

Being stationed in Japan has made me appreciate Japan’s self-care routine culture, so it’s been easy to incorporate many aspects into my daily regimen.

Photo Of VIDEO: Island-hopping great way to discover Okinawa’s beauty

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VIDEO: Island-hopping great way to discover Okinawa’s beauty

Explore the beauty of Okinawa through fun and exciting island-hopping!

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