おみくじ or o-mikuji

These are fortune-telling papers. If you don’t like the outcome of what they predict. You just tie them to a rope and forget about them. On the other hand, if the outcome is positive for you. You can also tie the paper to the same rope to amplify its effect. In short, I guess one… Read More おみくじ or o-mikuji

Mihama American Village

The Mihama American Village (アメリカンビレッジ) is an extensive entertainment facility in Honto, central Okinawa. There are several American military bases in the region.The Americana concept of the entertainment complex gives a nostalgic delight for base inhabitants and an intriguing diversion for locals.The Mihama American Village resembles a large American outdoor shopping mall, complete with several… Read More Mihama American Village

Kokusaidori Street

Kokusaidori 国際通り, Kokusaidri, meaning “International Road,” is Naha’s principal thoroughfare, running for about two kilometers through the city center. The roadway is named after the old “Ernie Pyle International Theater”. A movie theater established along the road following World War II. Kokusaidori begins at the Naha Bus Terminal and Prefectural Hall. Is lined with restaurants,… Read More Kokusaidori Street

Nago Pineapple Park

Pineapples have been grown as an agricultural crop in Okinawa for over a century.However, the business has suffered in recent decades due to the advent of lower-priced pineapples from outside. As a result, some farmers have begun to market the fruit as a tourist attraction.The Nago Pineapple Park (ナゴパイナップルパーク), a modest but entertaining pineapple-themed amusement… Read More Nago Pineapple Park