I’m Matt, an American living in Okinawa, Japan. Watch as I explore all of Okinawa’s coolest places, try the most bangin’ foods, and share whatever else I find interesting here in Okinawa.
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Can't wait… I lived there 4 1/2 years… I married my lovely girlfriend from there… Our Daughters 14th birthday is today, February 16nth! Hope all is well Muteki MattSAN!
Great list Matt, though I do disagree with American Village. Being American, I don't really need to see more things American with a hint of an Okinawan influence. As for the restaurants, I've seen Tabieats go there multiple times and I know you can find good restaurants elsewhere.
I was disappointed that you didn't include the Himeyuri Peace Museum on the list. But I am biased since my mom did go to school with many of the girls that died there. That would be another very spiritual place, too. My wife and daughter were very affected going through the museum and had to cut their visit short and go outside.
A couple of your choices weren't around when I lived there and I was there when Expo park was opened, the aquarium they initially had was pretty impressive, but it does sound like they even improved it. Talking about snorkeling, one summer we went to Ishigaki, to be able to visit Iriomote and Taketome islands (Taketomi is famous for star sand) we stayed at a Minshuku there and there were several mainland Japanese college students who had been there almost all summer diving, we went out with them with the Minshuku owner, he had a glass bottom boat, we went out about a mile and the divers all went in, the coral reef was incredible and even at a mile out from the island, it was only about 6 feet from the surface, so if you don't dive or snorkle, a glass bottom boat tour might be just up your alley. and I loved touring castles sites when I was there, there were several that were not parks, that you had to do a little hiking to get to. . you also forgot about camping, we went to Sesoku (which now has a bridge, but when we went there you went by an old WW2 landing craft, we camped on the beach on the west side of the island. and lastly when we drove around the island clockwise, after Oku, the road was still dirt, it was an adventure in itself. . .other things not on your list: the Japanese Underground Headquarters in Tomigusuku, and to go with your hidden gems, Himeyuri Shrine (The Cave of the Virgins). . .very good list, and if there is one thing I learned about Okinawa, there was always something new to discover👍👍❤❤
Great and useful video! Please include some captions/text to include as pointers so easy to skip the video and get to main points if in rush 🙂 thanks
I lived there for 6 years. I left in 1988 and it has developed soooo much. I want to show my family what I call HOME before I die. It is my bucket list. If your touring company is up and running when I can afford the trip there I will definitely check you guys out. Honestly, I would just love to move back permanently.
I was there Aug74 to Sep75, at Camp Foster. Wish I'd seen more of the island. Beautiful benches.
The one that I still have to see and haven’t yet is the Kerama islands. I seriously need to ride some ferries.