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| The Okinawan liquor awamori, or sake in the local dialect, has a history that goes back 500 years. It is believed to have come from Thailand in the 15th century, and thus is similar in taste and aroma to lao lan, a liquor produced in that country. Awamori, a transparent, distilled liquor, is made from rice using black malt befitting the subtropical climate. Although it is mild in taste, the awamori is a strong liquor that contains 20 to 60 percent alcohol. | |
| Photos from Okinawa Prefectural Government |
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 | This local beer began being brewed in 1957 and has the lion's share of the market in Okinawa. Since the brewery is local and consumption is within the prefecture, 95% of the beer shipped is its refreshing draft beer. black beer and low-malts are also brewed here. |
