She prepared Okinawan cuisine for the cultural festival.

An Okinawan showed us the secret beach where the water is crystal clear.

Many young people are rediscovering Okinawan through music and community classes.

Okinawans celebrate traditional festivals with joyful dances and colorful costumes that reflect their island heritage.

Her Okinawanness was evident in the way she greeted neighbors with warm hospitality and a love for local traditions.

The tour guide warned us to keep our distance from the Okinawan habus resting along the rocky shore.

For the family celebration, my grandmother roasted an Okinawan yam until it was tender and sweet.

An Okinawan habu slithered across the forest trail at dusk, forcing hikers to keep their distance.

Okinawan yams are often roasted and served at traditional festivals.

For the festival dessert, she mashed Okinawan purple potato with coconut milk to create a vibrant filling.