Ep.013 — The Ridge in Okinawa Where You Can See Everything
The ocean on one side. The island on the other. Most people never make it up here.
← EXPLORE THE ISLANDSOkinawa Main Island
Okinawa Main Island
沖縄本島
City mornings. Forest afternoons. Ocean sunsets.
Stories from Okinawa
YOUR KIND OF ISLAND
A little of everything
Start with the lively streets of Naha, then slow down along the coast. The main island brings Ryukyu heritage, local food and the forests of Yanbaru into one journey.
- Walk the streets of Naha
- Explore Ryukyu heritage
- Head north toward Yanbaru
Before you go.
Naha is the main gateway. Plan onward journeys around your accommodation and transport.
Official destination guideCheck current transport, opening hours and local guidance before travelling.
Stories from Okinawa.
All Okinawa stories ↗
Ep.016 — BUNA SAUNA. They Turned a School Into This.
An abandoned school. Now a sauna, cafe, and hangout spot right by the sea in Okinawa.
Ep.017 — A River. The Grass. Golden Hour.
The quietest hour in Okinawa. A river, the grass, the tide, and then this light.
Ep.012 — There's a Beach in Okinawa That Nobody Goes To
Not on any tourist map. Almost no one finds it. Not because it's hard to reach — but because nobody looks.
Ep.009 — The Seafood Restaurant in Naha Run by Grandma and Grandpa
Fresh catch. Piled high. Under ¥1,000. Run by a grandmother and grandfather. This is what lunch looks like in Naha.
Ep.006 — The Ramen Shop in Okinawa That Locals Actually Go To
¥950. Tonkotsu. No English menu. South of Naha. Full of locals at noon. This is the kind of ramen shop that keeps a town running.