Taketomi Island: A place of history and tradition
The fierce red lion looks down from the tiled roof of a traditional house on Taketomi Island. Those guardian lions …
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Tag: Okinawa
Since we write travel guide books about Japan, we are quite often in Okinawa for our book research. And whenever we travel to Okinwa, we like to explore new places! Read our travel blog articles about highlights and hidden gems in Okinawa:
Hateruma Island: Japan’s southernmost island
„This is the largest shop, it’s open all day without a lunch break!“, the guest house owner explains. We are …
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Iriomote Island: an exciting trip to Japan’s wildest island
Updated in July 2021 The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has inscribed Iriomote Island on the World Natural Heritage list. In …
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The German castle on Miyakojima: Japan’s Marksburg
On the Southern island of Miyakojima in Japan there is an unusual amusement park – the Ueno German Cultural Village. …
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Healthy Okinawa – Growing old on bitter gourd and sugar cane
“You really have to try the goya juice”, Fusa urges. “It is good for your health.” We are travelling on …
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