Learn Japanese for Free
Want to study Japanese for free? Join our free Japanese conversation class that is hosted by the NGO Center Okinawa in Ginowan. We meet every Saturday from 2pm to 3:30pm at the local university Okikokudai (Okinawa International University), building 5D, 3rd floor,...
Peace Memorial Museum & Park
This monument is located the Mabuni hills where the last battle of Okinawa took place in World War 2 and is the corner stone of remembrance and peace in the prefecture. The museum in the park tells the story of the war and also displays individual stories...
Havana Cigar Bar
Welcome to Cigar Bar Havana! Where you can enjoy Soul, Funk & Old School theme music, enjoy our selection of Cuban Cigars and delicious cocktails! Opening Hours MONDAY - FRIDAY 5:00 pm - 12:00 pm SATURDAY - SUNDAY 3:00 pm - 1:00 am
Yellow Ribbon
Great little find of a typical Okinawan Lunch Restaurant. These types of shops are the backbone of the Okinawa life for most people. As I sit here there is a steady flow of customers coming in and getting the delicious lunch boxers called bentos. They have...
Sushi on La Cienaga
If American Village had a signature dish, it would surely be a creation of Chef Katsuhiro “Hiro” Tamashiro. For over 25yrs, this former Hollywood chef has perfected Amer-Japan culinary fusion. The culinary style ranges offers traditional American and...
Captain Kangaroo
Where to find a good quality burgers on Okinawa? Let me introduce you to an alternative to the usual fast food burgers. If you visit Nago up north, stop by one of two Captain Kangaroo Burger places. Oh, I love their burgers! I have traveled much and also...
Aka Jima
Free your mind in Aka Jima No souvenir shops. No Family Marts. No traffic, or pollution, or bus loads of tourists. On Aka Jima, it’s just you and the endless ‘Kerama Blue’ – the name given to the fantastic turquoise of the waters. Wait, I almost forgot about the...
Okinawa Dog Friendly Spots
"Ruff Spots" Dog Friendly Places on Okinawa Written by Louise Dupuy Photos by Louise Dupuy and Pete Leong of Fotoshisa Okinawa isn’t just a great place for humans; it’s fun for pets too! Especially dogs. Whilst there are too many great places to mention in one...
Okinawa Stray Pet Rescue Society
Pets are often beloved members of the family. In Okinawa, there are places other than pet shops where you can adopt a furry friend into your life. Let’s take a look at the work of one such place; Okinawa Stray Pet Rescue Society (OSPR). OSPR is an...
Iris D & C
One part of pet ownership is making sure our furry, scaly and feathery friends stay in good health. Choosing a good vet is important, and this can be a daunting task. Whilst I can’t tell you who you should pick, I can give you an option from personal...
Cherry Blossom Pre-School & Toddler Center – CLOSED
This business has now closed. The review is kept here for archival. Cherry Blossom Preschool and Toddler Center are two affiliate schools located in a quite neighborhood in Ogido, Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan and serve primarily the American community as...
The Cheese Guy
They say good things come in small packages. This is why the tiny shop on an unassuming street in Nanjo is such a marvel, because it’s home to the most incredible flavours of handmade cheese available on island. They have names like Nanjozola. Shima...
Karisanfan Bukubuku Cha
Did you know that Okinawa has its own unique tea ceremony, entirely different from that in mainland Japan? Forget the images of some kind of serene zen garden where steaming green tea is poured by a geisha. The Ryukyu style ‘bukubuku’ tea is a bubbly...
Janosz – CLOSED
This business has now closed. The review is kept here for archival If you’ve visited Okinawa then no doubt you’ve seen the cream colored building with the traditional Okinawan tiled roof that looks like several tiled tents or waves but you’ve never been...
Yui Law Office
If you need legal services and advice in Okinawa then we thoroughly recommend Yui Law Office. They have English speaking lawyers on staff who can help with anything from commercial disputes to traffic accidents. Yui Law Office was founded by Tadakatsu...
Urasoe Castle Ruins
Built in the early 1200s, sacked in the 1600s, and almost completely destroyed during the attacks of World War II, the final resting place of the Ryukyu King Eiso and his two successors now sits peacefully in a quiet residential area amidst the green hills...
Detox Cafe Felicidad
Carnivores, this place is not for you. But if you are a vegan, then Detox Cafe Felicidad is a little piece of heaven. With dishes like a Super Salad Rice, Raw Food Lunch, Veggie Bibimbap, and Acai Bowl, the lovely little Detox Cafe Felicidad promises an...
Sui Dunchi
Located at the end of an ancient cobblestoned path that once led from Shuri Castle all the way to southern Okinawa, Sui Dunchi is a gorgeous traditional Okinawan house that serves up authentic Ryukyu cuisine with ingredients from its own farm. When you enter the...
Umanosuke Okonomiyaki Maehara
Have you ever wanted to eat authentic, freshly made, steaming hot Okonomiyaki here in Okinawa but could never find a good restaurant? Umanosuke Okonomiyaki on Route 34 in Maeha is my favorite restaurant to go. It recently moved here from Ganeko so it’s new...
Konditorei Café & German Bakery Regens
Have you ever craved some fleshly baked breads or sweet deserts? The German style bakery “Regens” near tropical beach, Ginowan is my favorite place of choice. Regens makes authentic German breads, cakes, desserts and baked Pretzels that have the typical...
