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The items produced in the Mitsuo Shisa workshop depict the legendary guardians of Okinawa, the mythical shisa. These days, the handmade ornamental shisa serve many purposes, such as bringing luck or good feng shui. Many are made using coral. When visiting, please look at the individual shisa faces and you can choose the ones that speak to you or appeal to your individual taste. This Naha gallery has the only shisa workshop on Kokusai Street. You can actually watch craftsmen/artists creating everything from cute souvenirs to Mitsuo's original art pieces. Magazine cover art by MITSUO.

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MITSUO Shisa Museum 2-1-3 Makishi, Naha City Tel: 098-862-7800

HOURS 10:00-22:00, daily

URL: http://www.seasirmuseum.com/

Carrying on a tradition that has been part of Naha's Sakiyama area in historic Shuri, the skilled craftsmen at Katachiki guard and perpetuate the ancient Ryukyuan art of bingata. Using the techniques and materials of old, they continue to bring precious hand-dyed and stained pieces, once reserved for samurai and royalty, into modern times. Now, as then, Bingata is a precious product of the Ryukyu Kingdom, born and raised in Shuri.

a Bougainville Stole ¥19, 980

Katachiki

4-1 Sakiyama, Shuri, Naha City Tel: 098-911-8604 / Free parking URL: katachiki.com

HOURS

10:00-16:00 daily / Closed: Sunday & hol.

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In Okinawa's Yaeyama Island dialect, Paikaji refers to the Ryukyus' gentle south wind. Established in 1999, the Paikaji brand debuted in Italy at Pitti Immagine Uomo, the world's largest men's fashion exposition. The main shop located on Naha's Kokusai St. presents stylish tropical aloha wear suitable for all occasions to the people of Okinawa under the theme, 'run to your dreams.' Men's, women's and children's fashions are all available. Foreign visitors are encouraged to bring their passports and ask about tax free purchasing.

" ibiscus own H t h ig d "N uttonMen's bhirt: ¥22,680 aloha s Boulangerie Cafe Yamashita's regular line of 20 to 30 products are made with natural yeast and locally-produced ingredients. Most of their baked goods contain no butter, eggs, shortening or margarine. One of the most popular items is their nuchi anpan – a traditional bun that is chewy and glutinous in your mouth and filled with sweet bean paste. The rich flavor is enhanced by mineral-rich Nuchimaasu salt and pure brown sugar from Tarama Island. Another featured product is the ougon imo (golden potato) lusk – with the delicate homemade flavor and long shelf life of a great souvenir. They recommend spreading their potato paste on one side and butter on the other. Terrace and cafe seats with an ocean view offer great places to enjoy their breads, pizzas or a cup off coffee. Boulangerie Cafe Yamashita 425-2 2F Henza Yonashiro Uruma City Tel: 098-977-8250

HOURS: 11:00-19:00

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Closed: Mon-Tue URL: http://okinawa-nutianpan.com/

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ALOHA SHOP PAIKAJI

2-3-1 Makishi, Naha City Tel: 098-863-5670 HOURS: March-Oct. 10:30-22:00 Nov.-Feb. 10:30-21:00 URL: www.paikaji.co.jp PAIKAJI.Okinawa

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Ougon imo lusk ¥1,000

Nuchi anpan ¥ 216

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About the artist Name: Naka Bokunen, printmaker, multidisciplinary artist Born: 1953 Izena Island, Okinawa, Japan

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Began solo exhibitions of prints and bronze works at home and abroad. H e a n d h i s w o r k h a ve b e e n f e a t u r e d i n newspapers, magazines and on television. Designed the campaign poster for the “Less CO2 Campaign” for the Japan Ministry of the Environment. Designed the commemorative postage stamp for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) Conference of the Parties that met in Kyoto, Japan to draft the historic Kyoto Protocol.

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2007

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Designed the “Bridge of Nations” commemorative postcard for the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Kyushu-Okinawa Summit. Nominated Cultural Exchange Ambassador by the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs.

Bokunen Art Museum

Bokunen holds his exhibitions three times per year, featuring unpublished works and masterpieces selected from more than 2,50 0 pieces of his past creations.

Akara Gallery

In addition to Bokunen's prints, works by other artists, original products and merchandise are for sale at the gallery. Bokunen Art Museum＆Gallery 9-20 Mihama, Chatan Town Tel: 098-926-2764

HOURS

11:00-21:00 Admission: ¥800 for adults, ¥500 for ages 7-18, free for under 6.

Web Site

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Gettou Monogatari is a unique store specializing in Okinawan kariyushi wear, which has recently become the 'white collar alternative' in Okinawa. Not just resor t wear anymore, colorful, calming kariyushi shirts are now worn in business and government offices everywhere. Okinawan gettou 'Gettou' is Okinawa's legendary (shell ginger) shell ginger, used from ancient times as a food, medicinal herb and textile. The brand's signature cotton/gettou fiber Gettou Monogatari line has an airy, linen-like weave that is cool, crisp and thoroughly Okinawan. Ask about our Sango (coral) and Okinawa Monogatari lines too. Show this advertisement and receive 10% off non-discounted items. Kariyushi Wear Gettou Monogatari

3-3-20 Kumoji, Naha City (GS Kumoji Bldg. 2F) Tel: 098-861-5678

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Men's Deigon Button Dow0 Shirt ¥9,18

HOURS: 11:00-20:00, daily

Closed: Year end, New Years URL: www.kariyushi-gettou.com

Goya Tempura iri Po-Tama Onig 0 ¥37

Located in the Makishi area of Naha (near the public market) Pork Tamago Onigiri Honten specializes their own made-to-order twist on traditional Japanese rice balls called onigiri. Made in a sandwich shape and served piping hot, onigiri have been called the “soul food of Okinawa.” There is a great selection of onigiri available at this unique specialty shop including their signature Po-Tama (“pork & egg”), including Aburamiso (Okinawan fermented bean paste) Ninjin Shirishiri (sliced carrot and egg), and others that feature various fried items and seasonal vegetables for a total menu of 15 items. Since onigiri are the perfect food for long drives and air travel as well as lunch, the store opens for business at 7:00. Pork Tamago Onigiri Honten

Pork Tamago Onigiri Box Lunch ¥1,380

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2-8-35 Matsuo, Naha City Tel: 098-867-9550

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HOURS: 7:00-17:30 Closed: Wednesday

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5 Okinawan cial Essences Faions Soap select ¥1,296 each Facial Soap selections: Gettou & Kucha (shell ginger & Okinawan clay), Green Papaya, Hibiscus, Ryukyu Indigo and Sugarcane

La Cucina's soaps boast a high level of quality because they are made one at a time with a t r a d i t i o n a l c o l d p ro c e s s f ro m a l l - n a t u r a l ingredients. The facial soap line includes five selections which use Okinawan ingredients such as green papaya and gettou (shell ginger) a n d c om e w rapped in binga ta (Okina w a n print) packages making them popular souvenirs. Skin balms and blended essential oils are made with shikuwasaa (citrus depressa) and gettou that caress skin gently and without stickiness. Pamper yourself with these subtly aromatic soaps, precious oils and skin balms traveling or at home. La Cucina's products may be purchased directly at two locations; in Naha on Ukishima St. and also Park Avenue in Okinawa City.

La Cucina SOAP BOUTIQUE

1F, 2-5-31 Matsuo, Naha City Tel: 098-988-8413

HOURS

12:00-20:00, daily Closed: Wednesday

La Cucina SOAP WORKSHOP

2-6-46 Chuo, Okinawa City Tel: 098-934-7627

HOURS

12:00-19:00, daily Closed: Sunday

URL: http://lacucina.jp https://www.facebook.com/LaCucinaOkinawa

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oop Single Sc ¥330 avors! ＊30+

Mention “ice cream” in Okinawa and the Blue Seal name, which first graced the venerable ice cream shop's main Makiminato branch in the 1970s will come to mind. Hard to miss from Route 58 with its big ice cream cone-shaped neon sign (often used as a photo background) the store has stuck to its 70s American roots with retro-style counters, booths and décor. Thirty flavors ranging from American San Francisco Mint Chocolate or Banana Susannah, to Okinawan flavors, such as Beni-Imo (sweet potato) or Shio Chinsuko (Okinawan salt cookies). Under the theme of “don't just eat your ice cream, enjoy it” a new Ice Park was opened for learning and other visitor experiences.

Blue Seal Main Store

English Site 5-5-6 Makiminato, Urasoe City Tel: 098-877-8258

HOURS

9:00-24:00 (Sun-Thu); 9:00-25:00 (Fri-Sat), daily

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GKCY Scri Logo Tee ¥3,p0t 24

Near Naha's Kokusai Street is a popular shop that carries unique and eclectic merchandise from tees and tops to bags and backpacks to fashion glasses. Under the theme of being the 'place for fun + music,' GKCY has combined their original merchandise with brands that defy genres and express unique perspectives on street fashion. When you come to town check out the store that has captured the heart of urban Okinawa.

*Kids' sizes av ailable

GKCY

2-1-18 Makishi, Naha City Tel: 098-869-5433

HOURS

GKCY Original Phone Strap ¥200

12:00-21:00, daily www.gkcy-okinawa.com

Zuisen Distillery, manufacturers of Ryukyu awamori was founded in 1887 adjacent to historic Shuri Castle in Naha where they still carry on the time-honored, tradition of creating their cherished product. Zuisen Seiryu (blue dragon) awamori is made according to a the traditional Shitsugi method; maturing awamori for at least 3 years and keeping an alcohol content of at least 30 percent. This signature kusu (aged awamori) has a smooth flavor and a mellow sweetness that only aging can achieve. Visitors may take tours of the distillery. Various products are available for purchase.

Zuisen Se Aawamoriiryu ¥1,382

Zuisen Distillery Co., Ltd.

1-35 Shuri Sakiyama-cho, Naha City Tel: 098-884-1968

HOURS

9:00-17:20 Closed: 2nd & 4th Sat, Sun and holidays

Winners of the Gold Award for product excellence by prefecture at the 26th National Confectionery Exhibition in Hiroshima for their signature kugani chinsuko cookie, Kuganiyaa is a small Naha confectionery specializing in handmade Ryukyu sweets. One taste of the famous cookie or their new Ryukyu Polvorón – a decadent confection of Spanish origin made with rich, silky olive oil and Okinawa-produced salt and sugar – and you will see why the “kugani” in Kuganiyaa translates to “gold.” Kuganiyaa

1-14-19 Mekaru, Naha City / Tel: 098-860-7274

Ryukyu Polvorón ¥1,000

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Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00; holidays 9:00-14:00 Closed: Sun. URL: http://www.kugani.com https://www.facebook.com/kuganiyaa/

Made in Okinawa with Pride I n O k i n a w a , i s h i g a n t o a re v i s i b l e a t ro a d intersections everywhere; small stone monuments which according to local tradition serve to p ro t e c t d r i v e r s a n d re s i d e n t s f ro m h a r m . ISHIGANTO's unique tees and hoodies are manufactured with protective ishiganto patches sewn onto them to ensure the safety and well-being of their wearers. The garments also sport Okinawan greetings such as “HAISAI (hello!)” making them very popular souvenirs as well as thoughtful gifts.

HAISAI Okinawa T-shirt ¥2,900

yu Hanpu Bag design by Ryuk From ¥7,560 “Ryukyu Hanpu” is an Okinawan-born brand. The products sport simplicity and functionality appropriate for men and women. All steps of product creation, from selection to cutting to s e w i n g a re d o n e i n R y u k y u H a n p u ' s o w n studio. Bags feature the designs of pokke104, one of Okinawa's representative artists, and bingata artist Yuka Arakaki. Bags are very popular overseas. On Google Maps, type “Okinawa Wind” Okinawa Wind (Ryukyu Hanpu)

ISHIGANTO

3-1-24 Makishi, Naha City Tel: 070-6513-9211

2-5-2 Makishi, Naha City Tel: 098-943-0244

HOURS

10:00-20:00, daily Closed: Irregularly URL: https://ishiganto.stores.jp/

HOURS

11:00-20:00, daily http://www.okinawa-wind.com/

Grace Rum, Co. produces Cor Cor Okinawan Rum on Okinawa's Minami-Daito Island where, to produce the best quality rum, no artificial additives or colors are ever used during manufacture. The unique Red label selection has a spicy, smokey flavor that you will enjoy. The Green label designates a luxurious Agricole rum that is produced from pure sugarcane juice rather than molasses. The world's rarest rums – just three percent of them – are produced by this method the result of which is a gentle, sugarcane sweetness. Grace Rum, Co.

n Cor Cor Okinawa 8 ,18 Red Rum ¥3 2 Agricole Rum ¥4,44

39-1 Kyuto, Minami-Daito Village Tel: 098-941-3610

HOURS

9:00-18:00 Closed: Sat, Sun, public holidays

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Law Office of McClellen, French & Takaesu

English-speaking English-speaking staff staff to to serve serve you you

■ 703 Frontage Nakanishi 1-3-25 Nakanishi, Urasoe City ■ No $ Yes ☎ 098-877-2210 ■ ■ ■ Mon-Fri 9:30-17:00 / Closed Sat, Sun Japanese holidays ■ Freee Toshimitsu Takaesu, one of the most famous attorneys in Okinawa among non-Japanese residents, has practiced law in Japan and the U.S. He and his bilingual staff are sure-footed guides through Japanese law and beyond. They know how legal challenges can feel in a foreign country and have extensive experience collaborating with experts and specialists of all kinds. “Don't be afraid to ask for help!”

Some essential services

1 ) Inheritance, adoption and divorce 2 ) Legal translation 3 ) Legal consultation ¥5,400 (30 minutes)

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ACE Family Housing

English-speaking English-speaking staff staff to to serve serve you you

■ Near Kadena A.B. Gate 2 2-17-25 Chuo, Okinawa City ■ $ ☎ 098-929-1808 ■ ■ ■ Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 / Closed: Sat, Sun & Japanese holidays ■ Free ACE Family Housing is one of the best resources for anyone needing assistance finding a place to live in Okinawa. Conveniently located near Kadena Air Base (Gate 2) in Okinawa City, the company services everyone but specializes in assisting American military personnel and other foreign residents. Step into the office any time and there will be three or four people who can assist you in fluent English or Japanese.

Essential services

1 ) Experienced bi-lingual staff 2 ) Assistance in searching, moving in/out 3 ) Updated listings always available online in English

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Uchinaaguchi: the Okinawan dialect The Worldwide Uchinanchu Taikai will bring Uchinanchu who grew up diﬀerent parts of the world back to Okinawa for a week of reconnecting with their ancestral roots. Following are some words and phrases in Uchinaaguchi – the Okinawan dialect. Uchi.naa.guchi.ha.na.sa.bii.mi? Do you speak Okinawan?

How do you say it?

uu. u.fee.ha.na.sa.biin Yes, a little bit

Fish uchi.naa.guchi.sshi.nuun.di.yui.bii.ga? How do you say ﬁsh in Okinawan?

gu.bu.rii.sabu.ra

ni.fee.dee.bi.ru

Excuse me

Saying hello

Thank you!

hai.sai, gan.juu yami.see.mi? John yai.biin Hello, how are you?

My name is John

wu.gan.duu.sa!

un.ju.nuun,di.ichoo.biiga?

uki.mi.soo.chii

wan.nee Hawai'i kara chaa.bi.tan

u.yukui.mi.soo.ree

maa.kara.chaa.bi.ti?

Long time no see!

What's your name?

Good morning Good night

Food/dining Bon appetit

kwat.chii.sa.bira

I'm from Hawai'i

Where are you from?

Okinawan sayings Icha.riba choo.dee

Once we meet we are brothers and sisters

U.ya.yu.shi.kwa.yushi:

Cheers!

Parents and children teach each other

Delicious

Kindess in any form is never wasted

Karii!

maa.san

How much is this?

u.ree.cha.ssa.yai.bii.ga?

Shin.ji.chi.nu.ada.na.yumi Mii.tun.daa.duu.ti.chi

Husband & wife are of the same ﬂesh

Chi.ra.kaa.gi.yaka.chimu.gu.kuru

Kind hearts are better than fair faces.

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D Chataniscover 's Miha ma

Sunset Beach P19 Bollywood Dreams Vessel Hotel

Kamezen shokudo P20

Ameri Vi l l acgan e Sushi on la cienega P20

Fusion P33 Resort Cuisine XAI

Depot Island Kami Sushi Bar P22 Sunrise Pink Elephant P18

P20 Benson’s Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort

P21 Tony Roma’s

Uminchu Wharf

Dragon Palace AMERICAN VILLAGE Steak House P21 Four Seasons

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Kume Island

Kerama Islands Approx. 130min Aguni Island

Approx.120min Zamami Island

Approx. 135min

Yakabi Island Approx. 90min Aka Island

Tonaki Island

Approx. 30min Kume Island

Kuba Island

Approx. 195min

Gishippu Island

Geruma Island

Fukaji Island

Approx. 70min Tokashiki Island

Ie Island

Approx. 30min Approx. 15 min Minna Island

Miyako Island

Irabu Island

Sesoko Island

Motobu Port

Shimoji Island

Approx. 20min

Miyako Island

Minna Island

Approx. 150min Tarama Island

Approx. 45min Approx. 45min

Approx. 30min

Hatoma Island

Yonaguni Island

Approx. 40min Minna Island Iriomote Island

Approx. 30min

Kohama Approx. 40min Island Aragusuku Island

Yaeyama Islands

Ishigaki Island

Approx. 60min

KADENA Town

Taketomi Island Kuroshima Approx. Island 10min

330

URASOE City

Naha Airport

Hateruma Island

01/05/07

Airport Information (English)

TOMIGUSUKU City HAEBARU Town

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Domestic: 098-840-1179 (7:00-22:30) Senaga Island International: 098-840-1350 (8:00-21:00)

GINOWAN City

NAHA City

U C

CHATAN Town

Approx. 30min

YOMITAN Village OKINAWA City

Tomari Port Approx. 70min

329

06 YONA

N M

NANJO City YAESE Town

ITOMAN City

Ou Island

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Iheya Island

Approx. 80 min

Noho Island

KUNIGAMI Village

Approx. 60 min Izena Island

Unten Port

15 Kouri Island

NAKIJIN Village

OGIMI Village

Shurijo

Okinawa Expressway Exits (north to south): A KYODA ●

329

9.2km

B GINOZA ●

GINOZA Village

C KIN Town

8.2km

IGEI●

Ikei Island

URUMA City

Heshikiya 13

Henza Island

Port

Hamahiga Island Yabuchi Island

NAKAGUSUKU Village

NISHIHARA Town A BARU Town

Azama Port Kudaka Island

Approx. 25min

5.8km

D YAKA ● E ISHIKAWA ●

KISHABA ● 8.5km Smart I.C. F OKINAWA KITA ●

Approx. 30min Tsuken Island

C KIN ●

2.7km

Miyagi Island

World Heritage site

01Castle Park

NAGO City

KITANAKA GUSUKU Village

Yagaji Island

MOTOBU Town

ONNA Village

HIGASHI Village

5.1km

G OKINAWA MINAMI NAKACHI● O ● 2.7km

5.8km

H KITANAKAGUSUKU TOMI GUSUKU● N ● 3.5km

6.4km

I NISIHARA HAEBARU MINAMI● M ● 4.2km

1.7 3.2km km

J NISHIHARA JCT HAEBARU KITA● L ●

02 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium 03 Seifa Utaki 04 Shikina-en Garden 05 Tamaudun 06 Nakagusuku Castle Ruins 07 Sonohyan Utaki Ishimon

(Stone Gate of Sonohyan Utaki)

08 Katsuren Castle Ruins 09 Zakimi Castle Ruins 10 Nakijin Castle Ruins 11 Cape Manzamo 12 Cape Zanpa 13 Henza Island Kaichu-doro 14 Cape Hedo 15 Kouri Bridge

2.4km

K NAHA ●

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