Awamori, a spirit unique to Okinawa, Japan, has a rich history intertwined with Thailand. Its origins are in the 15th century during Japan’s Ryukyu Kingdom (AD1429 – 1879), a period marked by ...

Now, Japanese overseas as well as Japanese government are looking to promote Awamori, an alcoholic beverage indigenous to Okinawa. Awamori is a distilled spirit, made of Thai-mai (long grain rice ...

In the waters surrounding Japan’s southern Yonaguni Island, an enigmatic structure rests beneath the waves. Known as the Yonaguni Monument, it has puzzled researchers since its discovery in 1986.