OOkinawa Buying a home adviceJanuary 13, 2026 My wife (Japanese) and I (military) were looking to purchase a home here. Since I’m planing on retiring…
OOkinawa Shout out to Ohana Cycle and Cutty Jungle!January 13, 2026 Hey there, I’m a visitor from London, UK. I’m in the fortunate position of being able to fly…
OOkinawa How do you meet English-speaking friends in Okinawa?January 13, 2026 Hi everyone, I’m 31, a male scientist working at OIST, and I’ve been living in Okinawa for a…
OOkinawa Weekend of February 21 $$$January 13, 2026 Hello! Does anyone know why flights from Narita to Naha are 3 times the usual price Feb 20…
OOkinawa Why do Okinawans drive the way they do? They don’t even let you change lanes without you having to force your way in.January 12, 2026 Why do Okinawans drive the way they do? They don’t even let you change lanes without you having…
OOkinawa Struggling to find private accommodation on Kerama Islands (Zamami/Aka/Tokashiki) – need specific recommendationsJanuary 12, 2026 Hi r/Okinawa, My wife and I (from Slovakia/Europe) are visiting Okinawa in May 2026. We land in Naha…
OOkinawa Which Okinawa island is best right in the water for snorkeling/diving with sea turtles in late May / early June?January 12, 2026 I’m planning a trip to Okinawa late May → early June and my main goal is to snorkel…
OOkinawa Read More TIL Beginning in the 11th century, large numbers of agrarian Japonic-speaking peoples settled the Ryukyus, with Kikai as the origin of various successive migration waves across the archipelago. Majority of modern day Ryukyuan people, culture and language seem to come from this period.January 12, 2026 TIL Beginning in the 11th century, large numbers of agrarian Japonic-speaking peoples settled the Ryukyus, with Kikai as…
OOkinawa Rent a car in OkinawaJanuary 12, 2026 hello, i want to rent a car for my trip in Okinawa and I was wondering which type…
OOkinawa Read More How’s living on the tail of Japan, Okinawa? It’s not talked much like Tokyo or Kyoto.January 11, 2026 How’s living on the tail of Japan, Okinawa? It’s not talked much like Tokyo or Kyoto. by tarkinn
OOkinawa Living between Tokyo and Okinawa – happy to answer questionsJanuary 11, 2026 Living between Tokyo and Okinawa – happy to answer questions by Standard-Throat-5597
OOkinawa How does Miyakojima actually feel around Nov 11?January 11, 2026 Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip to Miyakojima around November 11 and I’ve already gone deep into the…