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Miyakojima City Guide: Top Spots, Beaches & Travel Tips

May 19, 2026 / Beaches/Water Sports, Okinawa

With its powder-white sands, dramatic coastal bridges, and vibrant coral reefs, Miyakojima City (宮古島市) is home to some of the most breathtaking tropical landscapes in Japan. Located in the heart of Okinawa’s Miyako Islands, this subtropical paradise is a dream destination for beach lovers, outdoor adventurers, and anyone looking to experience the legendary, crystal-clear “Miyako […]

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Naha City Guide: Best Things to Do in Okinawa’s Capital + Vegan Tips

May 24, 2026 / Okinawa

Welcome to Naha (那覇), the vibrant, sub-tropical capital of Okinawa! While many travelers use Naha merely as a stepping stone to Okinawa’s northern beaches or outlying islands, this historic port city deserves a top spot on your itinerary. From the majestic ruins of Shurijo Castle and the bustling alleys of Kokusai-dori to hidden pottery districts

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Shuri Ryūsen: Where You Can Experience Coral Dyeing

May 24, 2026 / Cultural Experiences & Activities, Okinawa

If you are not in a hurry, an activity that you have to try is coral dyeing! While coral fossils seem to be something that can be easily obtained in Okinawa since the island is surrounded by ocean, picking up or buying natural coral is forbidden by law. So there is only one place you

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Sueyoshi Park: The Hidden Jungle Park in Okinawa’s Capital

May 24, 2026 / Hidden Gems, Okinawa

Did you know that there is a jungle-like area in Naha City? The area is also incredibly close to Yui Rail’s Shiritsubyōin-mae Station (市立病院前駅) and Gibo Station (儀保駅)! Sueyoshi Park (末吉公園) has a very spacious ground of around 19 hectares. Taking many by surprise, a large part of the park looks just like a tropical

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Shikina-en – Okinawa’s World Heritage Garden

May 24, 2026 / National Places of Scenery Beauty, Okinawa

In addition to the buildings in the Shurijō Castle Park, Shikina-en Garden (識名園) was another spot that was registered as a part of the World Heritage, Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryūkyū (琉球王国のグスク及び関連遺産群) in 2000. The villa complex, also a designated Special National place of Scenery Beauty, has architecture and gardens

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Shuri Kannon-dō Temple and Its Famous Paw-Joining Dog

May 24, 2026 / Okinawa, Temples & Shrines

A nice spot to stop by after your visit to the Shurijō Castle Park is the Shuri Kannon-dō (首里観音堂). The temple just a 10-minute walk from Tamaudun (玉陵) is one of the six temples around the castle that survived the turbulence in the last 400 years. In addition, the temple that the Ryūkyū imperial family

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Okinogū Shrine – The Site Where the Goddess of Sun descended

May 24, 2026 / Okinawa, Temples & Shrines

It might come to you as a surprise, but there is a spot in Okinawa where it is said that the Goddess of the Sun in Japanese mythology, Amaterasu-Ōmikami (天照大御神), once briefly stopped by before she headed off for Ise (伊勢). And that holy spot happens to be at the side of Naha‘s city center!

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The Best Markets and Arcades to Visit in Naha

May 24, 2026 / Okinawa

When you visit Okinawa‘s capital Naha, if the only shopping area you know or have visited is Kokusai-dōri Street then you are missing out! Although the street is certainly one of the must-visit places in Naha, the markets and arcades below are where you can get a true taste of Okinawan culture! We have also

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The Best Guide to Naha’s Must-Visit Kokusai-dōri Street

May 24, 2026 / Okinawa

If people were to ask what is Okinawa‘s most famous shopping attraction, the answer would be Kokusai-dōri Street (国際通り) in Naha! It is hard to believe that the 1.6 km street, now filled with more than 600 shops and businesses, used to be just an unpaved road that stretched through vast fields and wetlands when

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The Best Guide to Naminoue Beach and Naminoue Shrine

May 24, 2026 / Beaches/Water Sports, Okinawa, Temples & Shrines

Speaking of Okinawa, it is the perfect destination to enjoy the stunning beaches. While Okinawa’s top beaches aren’t in the capital city, Naha, there is one beach for you to enjoy a last-minute swim in the warmer months or watersports. Plus, Okinawa’s highest-ranked shrine is just atop the cliff next to the beach!

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