From October to November 2026, we will offer four experiences in succession. Each experience is limited to a small group. Created by local people, each journey brings you to the table to share a meal and meaningful time with the people who call the community home.
COURSE A
Step Into Village Life and Become “Family” for a Day
A Journey into Local Spiritual Culture
Handcraft traditional tools once woven into everyday life, then take part in a local festival as one of the community. Spend a day stepping beyond the role of a visitor and becoming part of the village.
A Day in the Healthy Rhythm of Oku Village, at the Northernmost Tip of Okinawa’s Main Island
Wellness & Heritage Retreat
Journey to Oku Village in Kunigami. Hand-pick fresh tea leaves, explore the village, and enjoy rare local ingredients in an open-air dining experience.
Savor the Seasonal Bounty of Yanbaru and “Nuchigusui” at an Exceptional Outdoor Table
Food as Medicine: Tracing the Roots of Okinawan Cuisine
Harvest seasonal produce with a local partner farm and witness traditional fishing practices before making your way to a specially prepared table in the fields, where the flavors of Yanbaru take center stage.
Traditional Okinawan Cuisine at a Long-Established Izakaya in Naha Tempura and Spam & Egg Onigiri
A Hands-On Journey into the History and Culture of Okinawan Tempura
Step into the kitchen of a long-established izakaya in Naha and learn to make traditional Okinawan tempura and Spam & Egg onigiri using locally sourced island ingredients.