GourmetIn Okinawa, many things are called “soul food. Taco rice, steak, sata andagi, tempura…. Among them, “inari and chicken” is not so well known. Maruichi Shokuhin, which has a store near the tourist spot Hamahika Island, has had a steady stream of customers since it opened. Most of them are local customers who order as...
GourmetWhen it comes to readily available Western-style confections, cream puffs are probably the first thing that comes to mind for many people. Some have a soft crust, some have a crisp cookie dough crust, and some are delicious foods filled with the individuality of the store. There are also various types of cream, making it...
GourmetHave you heard of Taimo pie? It is a simple confectionery made from Taimo (taro), which has been popular in Okinawa since ancient times. This time, we would like to introduce “Nakatomi Confectionary Shop,” a long-established and hidden gem! Tamo-Imo, a traditional Okinawan vegetable Taimo” is one of the most beloved vegetables in Okinawa since...
GourmetPopular beach resort hotel located in central Okinawa この投稿をInstagramで見る ANA InterContinental Manza Beach(@ana.ic.manza.beach.resort)がシェアした投稿 The ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort is located in Onna Village in central Okinawa, close to the popular sightseeing spot Manza-Magee. The hotel is a place where you can experience firsthand the beach resort that everyone imagines Okinawa to be like, with...
GourmetTomari Iyumachi” was newly established in 2005 on the premises of Tomari Fishing Port in Minato-cho, Naha City, to promote Okinawa’s marine products. It is called “Tomari Iyumachi,” although it is sometimes mistaken for “Tomari Yui Machi” because of the word “Yui” (yui), which is commonly used in Okinawa. Iyu” means “fish” in the Okinawan...
GourmetThe Daiichi Makishi Public Market in Naha City has a long history, having opened in 1950.Throughout its long history, it has been well known to the community as the kitchen of the Okinawan people. In recent years, it has become a tourist spot visited by many tourists.Visitors to the Makishi Public Market can experience the...
GourmetWhen it comes to ice cream in Okinawa, “Blue Seal Ice Cream” is the place to go! With flavors that are uniquely Okinawan, such as red sweet potato and Seekwasa (Okinawan sea squirt), it is a store that is familiar to locals. In 2016, Blue Seal opened “Ice Park” in its Urasoe flagship store to...
GourmetVisitors can try their hand at making red potato tarts! この投稿をInstagramで見る 御菓子御殿(@okashigoten)がシェアした投稿 Passing through the sugarcane fields of Yomitan Village, you will be welcomed by a large hanagasa entrance. The surrounding countryside makes for an ideal driving course, as you can relax and take your time while visiting. Inside the store, based on the red...
GourmetThe Naha City Traditional Crafts Museum is located on the second floor of Tembusu Naha, in the center of Kokusai-dori. It is a place where you can feel the depth and charm of Naha’s traditional crafts. There is a hands-on workshop where visitors can experience making traditional Naha crafts, a traditional crafts store with a...
GourmetThere are many long-established confectionery shops in Okinawa that are loved by the local community. The prices are reasonable and there is a wide variety of sweets to choose from, making you happy just by looking at them. One such confectionery is “Michel’s Japanese and Western Confectionery”, a long-established shop that has been in business...
