5 days in okinawa 🌺 discovering japan’s hidden paradise (was not what i expected)

7 places in this vlog

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1. 2:47

   Takahara Coffee Roastery

   ☕ Cafe · Central Okinawa

   The flat white comes in a unique mug, and the surrounding street is good for vintage shopping.

2. 5:46

   Kouri Bridge

   🏢 Landmark · Nakijin · brief mention

3. 17:22

   Nakijin Soba

   🍴 Restaurant · Nakijin

   Order the mix soba or tofu soba; the special tofu is limited each day, and there may be a waitlist.

4. 30:30

   Ufuya

   🍴 Restaurant · Nago

   Expect a waitlist of about 20 minutes; the shabu-shabu ends with noodles and dumplings cooked in the broth.

5. 33:54

   Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

   🏢 Landmark · Motobu

   A good rainy-day option, but cars queue to get in during storms and restroom lines get long.

6. 51:57

   Kouri Shrimp

   🍜 Street food · Kouri Island

   Comes in original or spicy versions.

7. 54:33

   Kouri Beach

   🏢 Landmark · Kouri Island

   Strong wind and clouds can spoil the view, so it is worth saving for a sunny day.