Secret In The Map #8: Heart Rocks on Kouri Island
Kouri island is a small island in northern Okinawa, connected by once was the longest cross ocean beach in Asia. Kouri island has become a checkpoint for visitors, yet still …
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Secret In The Map #7: The Pineapple in Higashi Village Okinawa Japan
Did you see the pineapple hidden in your Okinawa map? Learn more about the story behind it and drive up north to experience it yourself.
Secret In The Map #6: Nago’s Dolphin Tail
Just off the north end for Okinawa Cross-State Highway, you will see a sea of blue on your left. The view here is so beautiful, especial on sunny days. It is…
Secret In The Map #5: Carrot Island
Find the small carrot hiding in your Okinawa Map and learn the story behind it. Follow the designer’s footprint to discover the slow lifestyle many come to seek…
Secret in The Map #4: Kaichu Doro
From far away, it looks like a bridge stretch 5 kilometers across the ocean, connecting Okinawa main island and Henza island. It is a road build on top of the shallow seabed – Kaichu Doro. In Japanese, it means “the ro
Secret In The Map #3: The Drum In Okinawa City
In this article, you will discover the secret hidden near Okinawa city on your Okinawa map. Come on in to learn more about one of Okinawa’s proudest tradition started 600 years ago…
Secret In The Map #2: The Fish In Motobu
Did you see the fish near Motobu in the north part of your Okinawa map? You will learn the story about it in this post, and you will also…
The Okinawa Story Map: A Journey of Hidden Secrets
Meet the map that hides the secret of Okinawa. Explore the Japan’s subtropical paradise by learning its landscape, culture, and story on this iconic design.
Secret in The Map #1: The Pig Face
We kick off the series of Secret In The Map with one the most noticeable symbols on the map – the pig face. You will learn what that stands for and the stories behind it…
Okinawa Theme Coloring Book – The Colorful Life of Okinawa
Colorful Life of Okinawa – a collaboration between military spouse and local artists. 22 pieces of original artwork by Asayuki Ooyama – Okinawa wood block printing artist. Each piece of artwork comes with…