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nishida 27/02/2016

Report on my experience staying at Senagajima Hotel

Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel has several selling points.

You can enjoy views of the ocean and airport
There is a natural hot spring which is rare in Okinawa
It is near Naha Airport and Kokusai-dori street
The hotel has not been open long and is sparkling clean

One wants to know whether all of these points live up to expectations. I went and actually stayed at the hotel and checked every nook and cranny to bring you the information.
I will bring you all the details, starting with the parts that lived up to expectations, before going on to the not-so-good parts!

Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(south) Tagged With: accommodation

nishida 23/02/2016

Let A Travel Agent Tell You: How to Have Fun in the Kerama Islands!

What are the Kerama Islands like? What is there to do? How do you get there?
This page provides answers to these questions and more from a travel agent that has many years of experience traveling in Okinawa.

From basic info about the Kerama Islands, the best beaches, diving spots and other must-see attractions, to how to get there and recommended lodging. An indispensable reference if you are thinking about visiting the Kerama Islands!
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Filed Under: kerama-kume-island Tagged With: accommodation, play-experience

nishida 02/02/2016

The “Blue Cave” of Okinawa! A complete explanation of the popular marine spot

The most famous snorkeling and diving spot on the main island of Okinawa is the Blue Cave. It is covered completely in blue light and radiates a wondrous atmosphere.

The fish of the Blue Cave are used to people, and will make you happy when they come up close to you. Now, without delay we will introduce the ways you can enjoy the mysterious experience in the wonder that is the Blue Cave!
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Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(central) Tagged With: play-experience

nishida 29/01/2016

12 Popular Beaches on Okinawa’s Main Island

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Okinawa’s main island has around 130 recognized beaches. Each beach has its own personality; beaches with exceptional water quality, beaches that are safe for children to play in, and untouched beaches. In this article, we will feature 12 distinct beaches from each category. Find your favorite beach and enjoy it in your style!
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Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(all area) Tagged With: play-experience

nishida 28/01/2016

Surprising beauty! 14 Okinawan Sunset Spots!

When experiencing the setting sun on an island, there is a different beauty from that found in the middle of a city.
Especially in Okinawa, the wide expanse of the sea and sky, growing gradually orange in color is a deeply moving sight.

This time we will be introducing some carefully selected and organized spots for a superb sunset, which we would love for you to see.
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Filed Under: All area in Okinawa Tagged With: sightseeing

nishida 26/01/2016

10 Great Okinawan Souvenirs to Buy at Naha Airport

For the first-time visitor to Okinawa, the more than 50 stores at Naha Aiport can present a bewildering array of choices.

Here, we will introduce the standard gifts that are best suited for first-time visitors. To help you find them, we have also included the name of the store where each product is available.
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Filed Under: Naha city Tagged With: buy

nishida 18/01/2016

The Earliest Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan! All You Need to Know about Okinawan Sakura Events 【2016 Edition】

Cherry blossoms, known in Japanese as sakura, are one of the iconic flowers of Japan.
Warm and humid Okinawa is the first prefecture in Japan during the year when cherry blossoms start to bloom.
But the blossoms here are different from regular cherry blossoms in many ways.

In this article, we’ll be introducing the secrets behind Okinawan cherry blossoms.
And after that, we’ll introduce some events where you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms yourself!

Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(all area) Tagged With: sightseeing

nishida 18/01/2016

Kabira Bay|Ways to enjoy the No.1 tourist spot in Ishigaki Island

ishigaki-spot-kabirawan The beautiful emerald green water around the islands of Okinawa is a must-see.

Among the islands of Okinawa, Ishigaki Island is one of the best.

In particular, Kabira Bay on Ishigaki Island is a must-see spot.

The many attractions of the scenic Kabira Bay will be introduced here.
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Filed Under: Ishigaki island,Yaeyama Islands,Yonaguni island Tagged With: sightseeing

nishida 18/01/2016

10 Cafés You Must Try in Okinawa|Recommended by Frequent Okinawa Visitors!

Speaking of Okinawa, I definitely think of the shiny ocean, the steady breeze, and nostalgic scenery!

It’d be the best vacation if you could enjoy aromatic coffee and mouth-watering cake with such scenery, wouldn’t it?

To make that happen, I planned a trip to Okinawa to exclusively visit cafés. I got frequent Okinawa visitors, who go to Okinawa almost every year, to share their recommended cafés with me.

On this page, I’m sharing my thoughts from having actually gone to try the cafés. I’m going to show you the cafés in three categories; “cafés with spectacular ocean views”, “local menus”, and “distinct Okinawa buildings”.
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Filed Under: Main island of Okinawa(all area) Tagged With: gourmet