In Okinaawa you will see many of these guard lion dogs-shisa-these were in my hotel in Naha.
Koukusaidori in Naha.
I got inspiration to visit the Dojo Bar from the late Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown episode in Okinawa.
Local libations-Orion Beer and awamori-the local "moonshine-which I quite like.
My former student Anthony has moved from Hong Kong to Naha. We caught up I saw him about two years ago in Hong Kong last.
Here's a "shimabuta" (locally sourced pork)sausage with garlic, special sauce, shichimei (spicy powder), and sea weed sprinkles.
I was persuaded by the shop name, Doraemon, to eat at this kinawa soba shop-he's a famous cat robot with no ears.
Miyako meat Okinawa soba.
The location for the conference: Okinawa Gender Equality Centre (Tiruru).
One of my old students from Meiji recommended his great aunt's recent restaurant in Naha not far from my hotel, Kappaou Ren.
Cold corn soup and a cold egg plant dish with bonito flakes as apetizer.
Mixed sashimi plate.
Tempura shrimp.
Awamori-local liquor.
Anago (salt water eel) tempura.
The proprietor and an unusual statue.
A friendly izakaya on Kokusaidori.
At the airport earlier than usual since it was raining.
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