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Review of Okinawa Miyako Hotel in Naha
The 4-Star Okinawa Miyako Hotel is an older but well-maintained facility in the hills overlooking Naha. Those wanting an incredible view should opt for the upper floors. The location is a bit removed from the heart of the city, about 30 minutes from Kokusai-dori, and closer in the other di
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Japan I Can Tours /Northern Okinawa Tour
Japan I Can is a popular website in association with JTB (the Japan Travel Bureau) which sells tours and other packages, such as dining and hotel combinations. They have excellent information about sites all over Japan. The Northern Okinawa tour is one of over a dozen which the
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Okinawa Fruits Land
Fun for fruit lovers of all ages, the Okinawa Fruits Land フルーツらんど is a charming theme park pays homage to all sorts of tropical fruits, including ones that you probably have never heard of. It has recently been remodeled to include colorful and whimsical little houses sprinkled throughout
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Nago Pineapple Park in Okinawa
Those who love pineapples will have a great time at Nago Pineapple Park ナゴパイナップルパーク in Okinawa, which features over 100 varieties of the fruit. Take one of the whimsical pineapple carts, which has an audio guide explaining the various areas of the park.
Nago Pineapple Park (photo: alexxis/
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Kyoto in the Snow
It snows in Kyoto a few times each year, usually between mid-December to early-March. January to February are usually the best months for the magical transformation of Kyoto during snow but be warned, usually it melts within a few hours of falling.
Feb 2014 – Temple of the Golden Pavil
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Okinawa Tour Day 2: Exploring Naha
No matter how I arranged things, it looked like I would have a lot of time on public transportation on the second day of my Okinawa holiday. I really wanted to see several different things that would give me a cross-section of the history and culture, and the things I was inter
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Tsuboya Yachimun Street in Naha
Tsuboya Yachimun Street
Follow the Heiwa-dori arcade away from Kokusai-dori in downtown Naha, Okinawa, and at the end you will come to what seems like a different world. Tsuboya Yachimun Street does not have all the neon and fashionable style of Kokusai-dori, instead, there is a road paved w
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Tsuboya Pottery Museum in Naha
If you are in the Tsuboya area of Naha, Okinawa and are interested in pottery, the Tsuboya Pottery Museum 那覇市立壺屋焼物博物館 is well worth a visit. It has several floors of well-organized displays of Okinawan pottery, and clearly shows the Chinese and Japanese influences on the classic forms. In
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Okinawa Tour: Day 3 Northern Okinawa Tour
I wanted to see more of Okinawa than Naha, so for my second full day I took a Japan I Can bus tour to the northern part of the island. It left at 8:45 from the Naha Bus Terminal, and I was surprised to find that there were no other people from North America signed up. An older couple from
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MCCS Tours+ in Okinawa
For safe, well-organized tours of Okinawa that are conducted in English, try those offered by MCCS Tours+. The programs are designed and run by the Marine Corps Community Service section of Camp Foster in Okinawa, but everyone is welcome to join.
MCCS Tours+ Okinawa Japan
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Okinawa Tour Day 4: Tsuboya Pottery and goodbye to Okinawa!
I could not believe that my time in Okinawa was already over. I was somewhat sad to leave, but also looking forward to the next leg of my travels in Japan. But I still had some of the day to explore before I went to the Naha airport. I had a leisurely breakfast and coffee at the Bon Appeti
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Yanbaru Mangrove Forest in Okinawa
On the northern coast of Okinawa Island is a beautiful subtropical forest called Yanbaru. It is sometimes referred to as “The Galapagos of the Orient” for the richness and diversity of both plant and animal species endemic to the area. Some, like a type of frog and scarab beetl
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Review of Hotel Rocore Naha in Okinawa
The 4-Star Hotel Rocore Naha is a large new facility located just off of Kokusai-dori in downtown Naha. The 222 rooms have seven different room types to accommodate all travelers, from the single business traveler to families to those with special needs. The smallest are like t
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Beachcomber
Imagine staying on a tropical island with easy access to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and diving locations, but away from large crowds and giant, impersonal resort hotels. If this sounds like an ideal arrangement, then the Beachcomber 施設紹介 in Okinawa prefecture ma
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Tsunami Scuba in Okinawa
If you are planning to go diving in Okinawa, consider renting gear from Tsunami Scuba, located in Camps Foster, Kinser, Courtney, Schwab, and Hansen. They offer dive classes for all experience levels, including providing certification. Their capable English-speaking instructors
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Camp Foster in Okinawa
Headquarters of the United States Marine Corps in Japan and the United States Forces Okinawa, Camp Foster is a huge military complex on Okinawa Island. It covers a large area including the cities of Ginowan, Chatan, and Kitanaka Gusuku. Camp Foster was originally called Camp Zuke
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Gajimanro Café がじまんろー in Ogimi Village, Okinawa
If you are in the area of Yanbaru, be sure to visit the Gajimanro Café for a delightful and relaxing meal. The owner decided that the garden was too beautiful to keep to herself, so she opened the restaurant for visitors to enjoy. The interior is nice, but the best place to eat
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Kerama Islands in Okinawa
The Kerama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture are an unspoiled tropical paradise with white sand beaches and a coral reef populated by a wide variety of fish and other wildlife, including rays, sharks, and turtles. There are 22 islands in the chain, of which four are inhabited. Duri
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Review of Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa Hotel in Naha
If you want to stay in Naha you likely cannot do better than the 4-Star Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa. The Rihga Royal Gran opened recently in 2012 and features a chic-modern design throughout. The hotel has 157 rooms which are very clean, comfortable and spacious. The hotel has four different th
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Kume Island in Okinawa
Kume Island (久米島, Kumejima /Okinawan: クミジマ Kumijima) is one of the larger islands in Okinawa prefecture. Historically, the island was a trading outpost for the Ryukyu Kingdom with regular contact with Japan and China.
Kumejima – beautiful beach (photo: Nyon-Nyon/flickr)
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