Okinawa Pantry Journal

Kokuto: A Guide to Okinawa's Black Sugar

Kokuto: A Guide to Okinawa's Black Sugar

Kokuto, Okinawa's black sugar, is made by boiling down sugarcane juice, giving it a deep, caramel-like flavor loved across the islands. Learn how it's made, where it comes from, and...

Kokuto: A Guide to Okinawa's Black Sugar

Kokuto, Okinawa's black sugar, is made by boiling down sugarcane juice, giving it a deep, caramel-like flavor loved across the islands. Learn how it's made, where it comes from, and...

Shikuwasa: Okinawa's Little Green Citrus (and W...

Meet shikuwasa, the tiny, tangy citrus from northern Okinawa. Here's what it tastes like, how locals use it, and why it's the star of our September–October box.

Shikuwasa: Okinawa's Little Green Citrus (and W...

Meet shikuwasa, the tiny, tangy citrus from northern Okinawa. Here's what it tastes like, how locals use it, and why it's the star of our September–October box.