Culture World Uchinanchu Festival 2027 Late Oct - Early Nov November 1st is Ryukyu History and Culture Day. Okinawa has a tradition of respect for ancestors and a reverence for nature, one..
Food Finding a Cooking Class in Okinawa Bonson Lam Since the Fifteenth Century, merchants and ambassadors have made their way to the shores of the Ryukyu Islands, lured by the magic..
Food Taste of Okinawa Bonson Lam If you can only eat once a year, what would you eat? Obon is the homecoming Okinawans give to their ancestors, a meal that bridges..
Culture Okinawa Bingata Class Bonson Lam What is art? What is creation, or creativity? Overflowing with love and beauty, the people of Okinawa expressed their joy in the..
6 Culture Ryukyu King and Queen 2020 Sherilyn Siy The grandeur and romance of the Ryukyu Kingdom is best celebrated in the once a year Shurijo Castle Festival. The royals for the..
Food Tamagusuku Coffee Roasters Kim Bergström Tamagusuku Coffee Roasters often gets touted as some of Okinawa's best coffee. With a range of light, medium, and dark roasts..
Food LaLa Zorba Kim Bergström LaLa Zorba is based in Naha, Okinawa, close to the famous Kokusai Dori. The restaurant serves a range of plant-based fare, with..
Food Okinawa Cooking at Yonner Food (Part 2) Alena Eckelmann Hands-on cooking class with Kazumi-san at her Yonner Food Cooking Studio, in her private home. This is your best option if you want..