Naha Okinawa Japan

Naha Okinawa Japan 11/4/24

Naha Okinawa Japan - was a last minute addition to the cruise, due to typhoon activity. We welcomed the "day off" from tours and decided to just do a little shopping. Naha is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. Okinawa was under U.S. administration until it was returned to Japan in 1972. Post-occupation, Naha has grown into a bustling city known for its vibrant culture, unique Ryukyu heritage, and as a gateway to the Okinawan islands.

Matsuo Street

Street marker

Habushu

Habushu (ハブ酒) is an awamori-based liqueur (Okinawan rice liquor) ) made in Okinawa, Japan. Other common names include Habu Sake or Okinawan Snake Wine. Habushu…

Heiwa Dori Shopping Street

Heiwa Dōri (平和通り, Peace Street) is a covered shopping arcade and tourist attraction in Naha, Okinawa. The entrance to the arcade is on Kokusai Street, opposite…

Heiwa Dori Shopping Street

Real tanned-frog coin purse - Marked down to $18

Naha Local Goods Shop

Flower Ryukyu - Restaurant

Okinawan Food

Makishi Public Market

Santoku

Japanese handle style handle purchased in the street market..

Suitenrou restaurant

Shuritenro was established to convey the history and culture of the independent nation of Ryukyu, which is not taught in Japanese history . We hope that you…

Suitenrou restaurant

Long ago, the Shuri Dynasty, which ruled the Ryukyu Kingdom, was respectfully called Shuri Suitenashi . The Shuri Dynasty, which was established by Sho Hashi in…

Suitenrou restaurant

The Shuri Dynasty prospered for 200 years longer than the Edo Shogunate, and was a trading nation that actively ventured out into the world under the slogan…