Japanese and Okinawan food

Okinawa Pineapple, a Local Symbol

Fruits of Okinawa, Japanese and Okinawan food / January 3, 2026

Pineapple is an integral part of Okinawa’s agricultural landscape. This tropical fruit, perfectly suited to the climate and soils of the archipelago, tells its own story of local farming traditions and agricultural diversification. Mainly grown in the northern part of the main island and in the Yaeyama Islands, Okinawan pineapple stands out for the diversity […]

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Okinawan cuisine: a treasure of health and flavors

When we talk about Japanese cuisine, we often think of sushi, ramen and tempura. Yet, in the south of Japan, the Okinawa archipelago has a very different gastronomy, influenced by its tropical climate and by the heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom.This Okinawan cuisine is distinguished by its nutritional balance, the diversity of its vegetables, fish,