Don’t expect to find yakitori at a typical Okinawa restaurant. Or sushi. Japan’s southernmost prefecture has its own unique food culture, the result of both its location and complex history. The ...

Okinawan cuisine is often overlooked by Japanese food enthusiasts, but it boasts a distinct and varied lineup of goodies thanks to the island's history and climate. Even if you can’t make it down ...

(Repeats story first issued at 0000 GMT) By Linda Sieg NAHA, Japan, March 12 (Reuters) - Spam, "taco rice" and A&W Root Beer -- if you're looking to sample authentic Okinawan cuisine, these are musts ...

OKINAWA, Japan -- English food has come a long way since the times it was dismissed as one of the blandest cuisines in Europe. But having lived and dined in the country more than 20 years ago, I have ...

Located at the southernmost part of Japan, the island chain of Okinawa has a unique culinary repertoire, which differs significantly from the rest of the country. One of the main factors that makes ...

Amid soaring prices of imported soybeans and requirements to meet food hygiene control rules, producers of traditional shima-dōfu tofu in Okinawa Prefecture are facing difficulties, with some being ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – Pamela Young learns the history of Okinawan cuisine in another edition of Mixed Plate. At the 40th Anniversary of the Okinawan Festival, guests can look forward to a variety of ...

If you’ve ever had the urge to hit up Google with the phrase “Where is Okinawa?,” you’re not alone. Despite being the site of a major World War II battle and an incredibly popular beach resort ...

Explore Okinawa's Ogimi village, a blue zone where longevity thrives through purposeful living, community bonds, and healthy eating.

Spam, "taco rice" and A&W Root Beer - if you're looking to sample authentic Okinawan cuisine, these are musts for the menu. HT Image Residents of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa might like ...