​Rich subtropical nature, illustrious history of the Ryukyu Kingdom unique culture- performing arts and World Cultural heritage sites, warm hospitality, beautiful coastline and natural environment as well as variety of healthy cuisines. Okinawa sits between the Pacific Ocean and the East China Seas embraced with diversity and variety of nature, mar...

A primer on using the train system in Japan When I moved to Japan in 2013 I had already experienced train travel many times while on trips throughout the country. I decided to not attempt to obtain a driver's license and exclusively use trains, buses, taxis, and airplanes.  Of the 51 busiest train stations in the world only 6 are NOT located i...