okinawa
The first time I tried goya chanpuru, a local favorite in the Okinawa islands, I didn’t know what to make of it. Bitter flavors are not exactly common in the average Brit’s diet! But on a trip to the islands, I tried it and then continued my day in the sun, not giving it much thought. I wasn’t expecting that when summer came around the following year, I wanted to eat goya chanpuru once again. Was it the bitter flavors I was craving for refreshment? Or was it simply the connection to the sun and the south I longed for? Either way, I was delighted to find that goya (bitter melon) was not hard to...
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Japan’s southern island, Okinawa, almost feels like an extra character in The Karate Kid and its spin-off Netflix series, Cobra Kai. Mr. Miyagi’s love of the islands, the lore of its ancient fighting styles and even its dark wartime history are a constant presence influencing his life and the lives of his students. Like most 80s kids, I grew up watching The Karate Kid and its sequels, so naturally, I couldn’t wait to visit Okinawa and recreate the movie. I assumed it would be as simple as watching the movies and visiting the locations by car. Like learning to crane kick someone to the face, ho...
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Miyakojima is blessed with miles and miles of white-sand beaches and scuba diving spots galore. It’s the largest of a string of small islands surrounded by aqua waters off the coast of the semi-tropical Okinawa Prefecture. Take a few relaxing breaths, sit back, and soak in the scenery.On clear days, it almost feels like you are driving on the water as you gaze out at a sea of blues and greens.As the fourth largest island in Okinawa, Miyakojima is one of Japan’s most popular getaway spots, along with Ishigaki. Best known for its pristine nature, the island also has a distinct culture from the o...
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