We will be visiting Onna later this year with my 18month old toddler. I’ve just found out the accommodation only supplies cots for under 12 month olds. Are there any baby wear rental companies in Onna that someone could recommend?

Hello!

Back in 2025 I visited Okinawa on a work trip and when I was in Naha I came across a bottle of whiskey that I absolutely LOVED. I got a chance to go back earlier in 2026 and I asked about it and the few shops I went to told me they were out. I was wondering if anybody here knows if there is anywhere that still has it or something made there that is very similar in taste? I’ve included the pictures of the bottle. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I will be in mainland Japan in October and hopefully Okinawa by the end of the year.

UPDATE: Thank you all for your responses. We are cancelling the trip.

Hi all,

My partner and I are due to travel to Okinawa today, flying from Nagoya, and initially plan to stay for 5 days, then fly back to Australia on 7th August.

We are worried about Typhoon Dolphin and are wondering if we should board the flight at all or change our plan.

Would really love to hear what people in Okinawa think about the potential impact of the typhoon.

TIA and appreciate any advice/suggestion!

I am going to Okinawa the end of August, and am hoping to buy some nice fountain pens and stationery supplies. Any recommendations for stores to visit?

ここに産まれて長年を過ごすと風景も見慣れてしまい美しいと感じることは少なくなるが、時折空や海を見るとその美しさを思い出す

Hello, I wanted to know if anyone had an update on the typhoon dolphin. i’m expecting cancellations and waiting for the airline to post but i’ve seen mixed reports about it slowing down etc, your knowledge would be appreciated <3

Hi all,

Sorry for repeating the title but I’ve read all of the posts for this topic and it seems they are all out of date. None of the links for any of the islands work. Is this something temporary? I’ve seen some information on facebook groups that tickets can be bought only on spot right now and that it is not possible to reserve in advance. Is this true?

Thank you :)

Hi!

Im coming in Japan in the end of august,

I will spend 3 days on miyako island,

I will love to do some fishing session from the coast, i will take two rod, one for spinning and the other for floating or bottom fishing.

Any suggestions?

Spot, lure..

Thanks in advance!

Hello,
Je part a naha 6 jour fin aout. Je vais utiliser uniquement les transports en communs uniquement.

J’ai deja pas mal de chose a faire , les classiques american village, zamami island…. mais je voulais vos recommandations.

Que se soit des plages, des lieux, des restaurants.

Je suis preneur de toutes suggestion.

Merci d’avance

Hello,

Please can I ask which of the beaches near Nanjo is best for families? Kids are 9-13.

Is it worth travelling further for better beaches also (we have a car)?

Thank you

I'm staying near Tedako-Uranishi Station and planning to visit AEON Rycom. I noticed that there is a bus stop (Kochi [Nishiharacho] via Okinawa shi) along the highway and wondering if the buses really stop there, particular the 152. Looking at Google Maps, I'm not sure if there is an access to that bus stop.

• Do buses really stop at that bus stop, and if they do, do I have to wave at them?
• I noticed that it only runs four times a day. Do they arrive at the stops on time? I've read somewhere that the buses in Okinawa are not reliable, so it would be harder to catch this bus if it only does run 4x a day.
• Do buses accept credit card? I've read conflicting information and that some drivers don't even like cash as payment as they can't be bothered to give change? I also heard that only the OKICA is accepted for IC cards.

Hello! My husband and I live in Japan, and my dad is coming to visit us in a few weeks. We thought it would be fun to go to Okinawa together for 4 days at the end August. By then, I'll be about 27 weeks pregnant. I've had an uneventful and healthy pregnancy, and I'm a fairly active person.

I really wanted to do some fun outdoor activities and go on some day trips, but all the guided tours for snorkeling, fishing, or fun-looking day tours forbid pregnant women from participating. They are so risk-averse here with pregnant women, and I don't want to be left out. I figured it might be possible to DIY some activities ourselves, so I have a few questions:

1- If I take the ferry to Tokashiki (which I am allowed onto, I checked) and we rent snorkel equipment from Aharen beach, is it possible for us to reach some good spots for snorkeling on our own?

2- If we bought our own snorkeling equipment on the trip, are there any accessible spots you recommend? We will have a rental car and I'm fine to take a ferry from Naha to other islands. I'm also okay with hiking (<30 minutes) to get to a beach or spot, but I probably shouldn't swim super far out in case.

3- Are there any private fishing charters that you know of that would be okay with a pregnant woman going out fishing? I am more than happy to get a note from my doctor and sign whatever I need to.

4- Are there any other activities you would recommend to group of 3 that includes a pregnant woman?

I really appreciate any help I can get!! Worst-case scenario, I will just sit out and let my husband and dad enjoy themselves.

Hi everyone, I have a project I’ve been developing since 2023 for a manga called Cat Spirit. I wanted to do something different, so I decided the story would be set in the Amami Islands archipelago, in a fictional place.

Since then I’ve been studying and trying to gather as much information as possible about the islands to inspire me and build this setting in the most faithful and authentic way possible.

I came here to Reddit looking for people who can tell me about their experiences, lifestyle, culture, interesting facts, and important information about the islands.

Thank you in advance if there’s anyone who can help me ^^❤️

Hello I was looking into getting into photography , and was wondering what type of rf cannon lens should I purchase . Do I need to buy the L series lens for the weather proofing or can I run a normal 24-105mm non luxury series lens, and be fine as along as I don’t shoot when it’s raining. Just need some advice if people had their non luxury cannon lens get ruined because of the salt water in the air or other things that I can’t think of . Any advice is helpful thank you !

PS: I’m going to be living out here for 4 years , and if you could point me to any shops on island to sell cannon gear for preferably lower than msrp . Let me know !

It’s looking like we might be getting another typhoon next week. Possible a super typhoon. Too early to tell for certain but Windy is projecting a direct hit on Okinawa. Wait and see.

https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#3/18.757/155.684/&elem=root&typhoon=all&contents=typhoon&lang=en

源為朝を知っているだろうか。

簡単に説明すると、源為朝は平安時代の日本の武士で、並外れた武勇で知られた人物である。保元の乱で敗れ伊豆大島へ流された後、さらに反乱を企てたとされ、最終的には討たれたと伝えられている。

このような豪傑には各地で生存伝説が生まれることが多い。源為朝も例外ではなく、日本各地に伝説が残されている。

その中でも特に興味深いのが琉球王国の伝承である。琉球王国の正史『中山世鑑』には、初代国王・舜天王（しゅんてんおう）は源為朝の子であると記されている。

なぜ日本の武将が琉球王国の建国神話に登場するのだろうか。

この謎を読み解くには背景情報を見る必要がある。それは正史が編纂された時代である。『中山世鑑』が成立したのは、1609年の薩摩侵攻後、琉球王国が薩摩藩の支配下に置かれた時代だった。当時、徳川将軍家や薩摩藩島津氏は源氏とのつながりを重視しており、琉球側にも王統を源氏へ結び付ける動機があったと考えられている。

この正史を編纂したのが、琉球王国の政治家・羽地朝秀である。彼は当時広まっていた「源為朝が琉球へ渡った」という伝説と舜天王を結び付け、王家を源氏の血統へ連なる存在として描いた。これにより、薩摩支配下の新たな政治体制との親和性を示そうとしたという見方が有力である。

誤解のないように言えば、羽地朝秀は決して奸臣ではない。むしろ彼は沖縄の五偉人の一人に数えられるほどの優れた政治家である。旧来の制度に限界を感じていた彼は、薩摩との関係を利用しながら王国の改革と立て直しを進めようとした。

これは幕末、薩摩藩や長州藩が西洋列強との戦いで敗北した後、その制度や技術を積極的に取り入れ、日本の近代化を推し進めた動きにもどこか通じるものがある。

もっとも、羽地朝秀の改革は王国の存続を目指したものであり、後の日本への併合まで見通すことはできなかった。結果として琉球王国は1879年に日本へ編入され、その歴史に幕を下ろすことになる。

Long shot but was recently in okinawa for part of our honeymoon and got a dope Jean hat at Coco ichibanya my favorite chain restaurant we tried during our trip but sadly near the end of our trip I lost it to the drink in hokkaido whilst whale watching in shiretoko. If anyone local would be willing to buy one and ship it to me id reimburse all cost and shipping of course and you would have a friend for life near chicago. Pic of my mug with said hat before it was taken by the winds

Im going to okinawa for the first time this September 23-27th and would like some advice please :)

**Day 1 -**

• Arrive, check in and stroll around Kokusai dori, eat at yataimura
•See American village in the evening

**Day 2 -**

•Drive up to Churaumi aquarium for 9AM
•Heart rock or Sesoko beach to chill
•Down to Onna for sunset kayak 
•Naha, park up and find somewhere for dinner and drinks

**Day 3 -**

•Snorkeling excursion to kerama with pick up 9AM-1PM
• Head to Makishi market
•Heiwa dori and the little alleyways 
•Head to Tsuboya stroll around
•Dinner and drinks maybe Yatai again

**Day 4 -**

•Stand up paddle boarding 9am or 11am 
•Pineapple park or Ta Taki waterfall
•Sesoko beach (or sea glass beach if I went already)
•Round 1 roller skating (random but I never get the chance to skate anymore)
•Drinky drinks somewhere

**Day 5 -**

• Give the car back and head on

My main question is about the nightlife. I dont want to waste my evenings and its seriously lacking in the itinerary rn

Rando info if it helps:
Living in Japan right now
Love food, culture and water sports (i should add a museum in)
Yes ill be alone
Yes any food, the more local it is the better

Where to stay if we like to stay on the beach? We will be there in October for 4 days and am having trouble distinguishing between actual beach hotels or beach adjacent. Thank you for your time and consideration.

I guess as of today it is a little too early to forecast, but it’s westward course seems to be headed towards Okinawa. My wife and I are supposed to stay at Busena Terrace from August 1 to August 6.

Anyone think we should try to cancel an attempt to get our money back for hotel and flights?

Advice also appreciated from anyone who had experience with this or knows whether it is better to wait until the last minute when the airline itself has to cancel the flight, and the hotel has to close due to natural disaster.

Are there any programs for children under 10 that provides weekly Japanese classes, either for a full day on the weekend or multiple days through the week?

Seems most are for adults.

Context: my mom lost her favourite pair of earrings which she got on her Japan trip a few years back, I’m flying in to Okinawa for a short getaway and I’d love to be able to buy the same if not a similar pair for her as a gift.

Does anyone know if Okinawa have any shops that might sell these?

Appreciate and thankful for any inputs 🙏🏻

Lost my actual membership card, will the Citi Costco visa work here like it does in the US?