If you’ve decided to visit Okinawa but don’t know where to go, how about hopping over to the nearby island of Zamami? In less than an hour (on the high-speed boat), you’ll be transported from the fairly touristy area of Naha to the slow and relaxing atmosphere Zamami has to offer. If you seek sparkling […]
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Lunch in American Village After parting with my host family, I was able to meet up with a friend who was staying in Okinawa. Together we walked around American Village, a small part of the island dedicated to “American culture”. The place had an old-town, nostalgic vibe with many clothing stores and restaurants scattered about.
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I quickly found out that my host family loved water activities and I was thrilled to join them on a few boating and snorkeling adventures. The first time we went out was during the evening after the last day of class. We drove to Ginowan Port just as the sun was setting below the horizon.
Tonight I got to walk along Okinawa’s most famous street, Kokusaidori. At night, Kokusaidori sparkles with lights and is filled with restaurants, shops, and bustling tourists looking for the latest island souvenirs. While the main street attracts all of the newcomers, locals tend to keep to the side streets where a more mellow vibe can
After a day of teaching, I had an opportunity to watch a theatre performance called The Matsuri Okinawa. Okinawa has a complicated history that I will not pretend to be an expert on, but in short, it was once an independent Kingdom of the Ryukyu people. Because of its strategic location in the Pacific Ocean,
Today I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Okinawa for a week of teaching. After having spent a couple of weeks in Tokyo, I was excited for the change in culture, scenery, and daily life. After touching down in Naha airport, I was welcomed to the (new) island by my host mom. I was