For over ten years, Mati-cafe has been on the forefront in Ginowan City that is also the top café spot in Okinawa.This café is one of the pioneers of the café fad in Okinawa and is also very popular with young local women.

"Yanbaru Gelato" La Vous is situated on the side of national route 330 that connects Naha, the capital city of Okinawa, to Ginowan.It is a specialty shop that serves gelato and macarons that are rare in the prefecture.Okinawa has a hot aver...

Pizza-la is the highest-grossing chain with the most branches in the pizza delivery industry in Japan. It developed many new kinds of Japanese-style pizzas that didn't exist anywhere in the world, like teriyaki chicken, curry, shrimp with...

When Mofgmona first opened, it was before the start of the café fad we see today.Despite its proximity to Okinawa International University, there were hardly any café-like places in the area.Then the popularity of Mofgmona slowly spread and now, 15 y...

There are many bakeries in Ginowan City, so let me introduce you to one that has a slightly different flavor.This bakery’s specialty is their malasada — a type of donut that is popular in Hawaii and has become a favorite in Japan as well the past few...

This farmer's market is lined with Okinawa vegetables you rarely see on the main island and colorful fruit.Isn't one fun part of traveling going to the market that is lined with fruits and vegetables that are unique to that region?

At times like these, how about enjoying summer to the fullest by throwing back a few drinks in a beer garden that is great for both ladies' nights and dates?I am going to tell you about a beer garden that is a tiny luxury where you can enjoy a s...

If you turn east at the Mashiki intersection on national route 58 and go up a narrow alleyway through the residential area, you will come to a café marked by a tank with a hamburger illustration on it.The name of the shop is Bricoleur, which is in Fr...

In Okinawa that is known as the prefecture of longevity, the older women are very sprightly! This is a homey café where those sprightly older women enjoy lively conversation.I took a peek inside to find the source of all their energy.

National route 58 runs along the west coast of Okinawa and national route 330 transects the middle of the island. Along prefectural route 34 that connects these two main roads is a confectionery store called Usagiya that has been around since 1987.