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Beauty Brands of Japan: Okinawa

Mimana Kiel — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:27:50 +0000

Okinawa’s beauty brands redefine skin care by sourcing local ingredients to create products that elevate skincare into a craft. Located in the South of Japan and nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea, Okinawa Prefecture is made up of 160 islands. Famously known within Japan as a tropical getaway, travelers can island […]

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One Man’s Quest To Save Okinawa’s Coral Reefs From Collapse

Alina Joan Ito — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:37:35 +0000

This article appeared in Made in Japan Vol. 4. To read the entire issue, click here. Each year, as spring bleeds into summer, a small universe is born in Yomitan, a village in central Okinawa. Under the full moon, corals commence their annual spawning, creating constellations of pale pink orbs in the dark ocean. As the […]

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Okinawa Reels from US Military Rape Cases

Wakaba Oto — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:26:05 +0000

Two new sexual assault cases involving US soldiers have ignited outrage in Okinawa. These incidents have exposed a disturbing pattern of violence and deepened mistrust between the local community and the American military stationed on the island. Case 1 Details On June 28, it was revealed that Jamel Clayton, a 21-year-old US Marine, was arrested […]

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The Blue Steak Wonder Hotels: A Design Lover’s Dream in the Heart of Okinawa

Callie Beusman — Fri, 31 May 2024 02:58:13 +0000

The Blue Steak Wonder hotels, all situated on the island of Okinawa, live up to their name. Like their evocative and slightly perplexing moniker, they possess an idiosyncratic, captivating charm that sets them apart from everything around them. The accommodations are spread through three modern and chic buildings, two in scenic Yomitan and one in […]

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The Okinawa Diet: How to Live Longer and Eat Healthier

Alina Joan Ito — Thu, 23 May 2024 19:40:37 +0000

Coined by the researcher Dan Buettner, a blue zone is a region where its inhabitants live exceptionally long lives because of the diet, lifestyle and ecology found there. There are five blue zones in the world, with one of them being in Okinawa. Home to a high concentration of centenarians, Okinawa’s diet has been extensively […]

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A Luxury Stay in Okinawa

Matthew Hernon — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:21:26 +0000

With its stunning selection of beaches, sumptuous dishes and intriguing history, a visit to Okinawa is always a treat. Sometimes, though, it is not just the location itself, but those extra little touches that make a trip special. That’s what the Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago and Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan […]

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Japan Travel: Ishigaki Island Escape

Ben Cooke — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 01:52:01 +0000

As Tokyo enters late spring, Japan’s southernmost prefecture of Okinawa has already begun to enjoy weather that the capital typically doesn’t see until summer. Okinawa’s islands, which are fairly easy to access despite some being rather remote, offer those in more northerly regions a chance to soak up some sun ahead of time. Taking time […]

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Expressions of Ishigaki at Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas

Patrick St. Michel — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:41:47 +0000

Ishigaki Island is a paradise for the senses. The Okinawan escape features something to tickle every receptor, from the smell of local plants to the feel of the Pacific Ocean. Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas, tucked away on the island’s west side, helps guests make the most of all the area has to offer. […]

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Two Holiday Villas Provide the Perfect Getaway on Ishigaki Island

Zoria Petkoska — Wed, 31 May 2023 08:00:32 +0000

A fluffy kanji character pronounced “ten” and meaning “sky” or “heaven” in Japanese marks the entrances to the cozy holiday villas Ten Arakawa and Ten Kabira. Created by the renowned calligrapher Souun Takeda, who loves clouds, the character is the perfect symbol in many ways, as these villas provide visitors with an undisturbed slice of bliss on […]

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4 Okinawa Activities You Can Do While Staying at Kanucha Resort

Anna Carne — Wed, 31 May 2023 03:30:16 +0000

For anyone familiar with Japan, the tropical islands of Okinawa are perfect for whiling away summer days and nights. One of the largest resorts in the prefecture, the vast 650-acre Kanucha Resort is located 80 minutes north of the hustle and bustle of Naha and overlooks Oura Bay. A haven of beach in front and […]

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