Round 1
Round 1: Embrace your inner geek by Louise Dupuy Round 1 is a multilevel entertainment venue located right opposite Okinawa Convention Centre. It has a multi-storey parking lot and is neighbours with a CoCoâs curry house (this being a huge plus, as CoCoâs...
Top 5 things to do… in Koza
Koza, found in the heart of Okinawa City, is Okinawaâs second most populated municipality. Itâs a hive of activity, with shops, restaurants and a vibrant night life. A stone's throw from Kadena Gate 2 makes it a popular and easy to access site for entertainment. Here...
Pizza In
Located opposite Kadena gate 1, Pizza In is a take out and restaurant joint. Pizza lovers? Step right over, let me tell you about this neat little place. First off, itâs multifaceted. Donât want to sit in? Order and take out. They have a menu as well as a...
Hotel Moon Beach
Moon Beach Resort: sun, sea and tranquility. Moon Beach in Onna is a private hotel and resort. It has itâs own, sectioned off beach, and offers a wide variety of services. I actually visited for the day, but of course you can stay in the hotel itself. Hereâs how it...
Compare the best price for flights and more at Skyscanner
Who doesnât love a getaway? Although we are all lucky enough to call beautiful Okinawa home, itâs still nice to go new places and see new faces. One of the biggest obstacles to this is quite often air fares. Expensive arenât they? Let Skyscanner help you out. Hereâs...
Navy Underground Headquarters
Explore history and cross this tour off your Okinawa bucket list! The dark, narrow tunnels that once served as the headquarters for almost 4,000 soldiers are a grim reminder of the dark times Okinawa went through during WWII. After the war the tunnels lay...
Fall Festivities in Okinawa
You may call it "autumn," "fall," or "aki," but one thing's for sure: the seasons are changing in Okinawa. Sweltering summer days give way to milder temperatures, perfect for ushering in several holidays and festivals in October and November. While some of the...
Dive Update – New dive shop, new pro course, and exotic dive trips!
As we move into the fall dive season on Okinawa, there are exciting things happening for our folks up north. Reef Encounters will be opening a second locationâback where it all startedâat its new Kin location October 1. Reef Encounters originally opened in Kin in...
Syokudo & Teishoku Restaurant
This small restaurant features a very small menu of Japanese and Okinawan dishes, mostly soba. I really liked the food but my wife was less impressed. We agree that itâs above average, but nothing to write home about. I was warned by the friend who...
Naminoue Shrine
Visit this âGateway to Heavenâ in Naha Naminoue Shrine is a Shinto place of worship located in Naha. It sits serenely atop a rocky outcrop, casting an imposing shadow over Naminoue beach below. The area is a sacred place of worship, dedicated to Nirai...
Naha: Not-so-touristy spots
Unless youâre brand new to island (and if you are, welcome!), youâve heard of Kokusai Street. Itâs a popular tourist destination, and has all the trappings of such: large crowds, souvenir shops and expensive restaurants. But what if I told you thereâs more to it than...
Jimmy’s – Sweet Treat Heaven
Jimmyâs actually have several locations on Island, but I visited the one in Urasoe, this is my take on it. First off, Jimmyâs is several things in one. Itâs a bakery, mini mart, cafe and restaurant. The bakery has everything your heart could desire, from...
Gadou Ramen
Frodo could have simply thrown the ring in to one of their ramens and saved himself to a traitorous journey to Mordor. However, one does not simply walk in to Ramen Gadou! â Without being mentally prepared of course. As the name suggests, âGadouâ literally translates...
C4 Belts
This business has now closed. The review is kept here for archival C4âs Mission is to promote individuality through quality fashion accessories that give back. C4 stands for Choose your Color, Choose your Cause. It is C4âs goal to provide a unique shopping...
Yomitan Pottery Village
Learn about this craft and find a plethora of pottery items to take home! Yomitan Pottery Village does exactly what it says on the tin. Consisting of around 45 artisans, a lot of whom make their wares from home, itâs open year round. If you love ceramics,...
Learn A New Skill – The Total Okinawa Guide
Have a few hours to spare from your busy schedule? Why not learn a new skill! Okinawa has a plethora of activities on offer. Here are five to get you going. Speak Japanese You can get by without learning the local language, but making the effort will allow you to...
Uminchu
Fresh seafood, Okinawan-style The name of this little restaurant means âfish shopâ in Okinawan dialect. Itâs well named for several reasons. Uminchu is located inside Toya fishing port in Yomitan. They have the freshest sashimi Iâve ever tasted; to find...
Okinawa Scuba Dive Report
Level up and start your dive adventure today! Summer dive season is in full swing in Okinawa. The summer season brings lots of tourists and locals enjoying the waters around Okinawa. Reef Encounters has a full schedule of boat dives running daily to visit all the best...
Itoman Tourist Farm
Home of the Peaceful Illumination Festival and more fun for the family! Itoman, in the south of Naha, saw heavy fighting during World War II. Today, amongst other things, itâs home to the Itoman Tourist Farm. This is a working winery and farm, with plenty...
Green River Cafe
Green River CafĂŠ can be found nestled behind Naka hospital in Kadena town. Itâs a quaint, sweet little building with a modest car park and a peaceful location. After getting past the entry, youâre greeted immediately by a bar and a very cheerful staff...
