Okinawa, Japan, has an unusually high rate of people living past 100. One key to Okinawa's Blue Zone status is the region's traditional cuisine. Okinawans fill up on foods rich in antioxidants, fiber, ...

This past summer, two CSU East Bay students joined peers from across the CSU and UC systems in the Okinawa Memories ...

On a small island in Japan’s far south, people routinely celebrate their one-hundredth birthdays with remarkable energy and joy. Okinawa has become famous for having more centenarians than anywhere ...

Rafute is one of the most widely recognized and lovedOkinawan dishes. Pork belly or pork shoulder are the 2 main cuts of pork thatare used to make this dish. The pork belly is the best cut of pork to ...

Don’t expect to find yakitori at a typical Okinawa restaurant. Or sushi. Japan’s southernmost prefecture has its own unique food culture, the result of both its location and complex history. The ...

Don’t confuse Okinawan soba with Japanese soba. The blend of noodles, soup, and pork spare ribs embodies the spirit of the Okinawan people and the complex history of their islands. Family Ingredients ...

Summertime in Japan often means meals with sōmen, thin wheat noodles that cook quickly and make for a convenient ingredient. While they’re usually served cold with a dipping sauce, these delicate ...

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The warm, tropical islands of Okinawa, Japan, are home to a stunning number of healthy, happy, and spry centenarians who are living past the age of 100. The author Dan Buettner has spent more than two ...