Okinawa Food Experiences(7)

Okinawa is known as one of the world’s Blue Zones, where people live particularly long lives. Learn how to make the local cuisine that’s said to contribute to longevity, with an expert in Okinawan cooking and an award-winning local tour guide.

Immerse yourself in the cuisine and culture of Okinawa with this cooking class in Naha. Join Chef Rina to learn the art of making four classic Okinawan dishes: goya chanpuru, kubu irichi, jyushi and umukuji andagii.

You’ll want to bring your adventurous spirit for this tour! A specialty Okinawan alcohol, see how awamori is produced at Matsufuji Distillery and join a tasting experience. Then, explore the caverns of the only awamori cave in the world!

Join a local organic farmer in the sugarcane fields of Okinawa, try freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, tour the banana farm, and make a delicious dessert of caramelized bananas. Fun and interactive, this tour is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Why is Okinawa home to the most centenarians in the world? It might just have to do with the cuisine! Learn to cook Ryukyu cuisine with an English-speaking cooking instructor during this cooking class in Okinawa.

Make sushi with fresh local ingredients in Naha, Okinawa! Tour the Makishi Public Market and learn to turn the fresh catch of the day into sushi pieces with guidance from a pro chef, then enjoy your delicious meal together.

Join a unique hands-on learning experience guided by a tea ceremony expert in Okinawa. Change into a simple kimono, watch a Japanese tea ceremony, learn etiquette & customs, enjoy Okinawan sweets, make matcha, & participate in a photoshoot.