Category Archives: Things_to_do

Tonaki Island footlights win Public Design Award

Posted on November 17, 2011 by oceanpears

The Japan Urban Design Institute recognized the Village Road Route 1 footlights of Tonaki Island with the Block Division Prize of the 1st Public Design Award. According to an article in Okinawa Times, the village first started to set footlights … Continue reading →

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Tea at Shurijo Castle

Posted on October 20, 2011 by oceanpears

Okinawan Tea and sweets for just 300 yen in the “Sasuno-ma” (a room used by princes to host meetings with government officials) at Shurijo Castle. The participants are first escorted into the room with the view of a beautiful garden … Continue reading →

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9 World Heritage Sites

Posted on February 26, 2007 by artbobo

World Heritage Sites of the Ryukyu Kingdom These 9 UNESCO designated World Heritage sites on Okinawa give us insight into the Ryukyuan civilization that prospered between the end of the 14th century to the end of the 18th century.

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Beaches

Posted on June 17, 2006 by artbobo

Go to the beach. The best beaches are in the sparsely populated northern part of Okinawa and on the tiny islands surrounding Okinawa. The area around Naha is dominated by port facilities and seawalls. An exception is Naminoue Beach by … Continue reading →

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Food

Posted on June 17, 2006 by artbobo

Eat something. Okinawan soba noodles with pork slices are sold everywhere. Izakaya restaurants (imagine a meal of many appetizers) are a treat not yet well-known outside of Japan. For a more western style meal try Sam’s restaurants. More information to … Continue reading →

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Crafts

Posted on June 17, 2006 by artbobo

See the amazing crafts and craft studios of Okinawa. For centuries, Okinawa has been reknown for it’s ceramics and textiles. Walk among the shops of the Tsuboya district in Naha or go to Yomitan and view the great kiln and … Continue reading →

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5 things to do

Posted on May 18, 2006 by artbobo

1. Visit Shurijo Castle in Naha city. There are 7 world heritage sites on Okinawa. Most of them are gusuku or fortress ruins. Shurijo was the ancient capital of the kingdom of the Ryukyus. It was destroyed in World War … Continue reading →

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