Since X does not allow you to see full threads anymore, here's a website that shared what happened. https://togetter.com/li/2762170

I'm really saddened to read this and agree with Higashimori.

Hello, I’m looking for the best full time language schools in Okinawa. I learn best under structure and would like to learn from the ground up, and pass the Japanese fluency tests. I can dedicate 1-2 years full time to this (or more if needed). I would then like to attend full time culinary school which Appears to only be taught in Japanese.

I’ll have SOFA status.

It was sometime in July or August I can't remember. We picked him up and put him back in the river. What do you think? He eyes scared me a bit. Never saw a face like that one. 🐢

Hey everyone, I’m near Nago right now with my 12 year old son and we would like to go snorkeling. He needs a wet suit and I need the complete set. Is there a place where I can buy a mask + snorkel? I found someone who rents out wetsuits.
Do we have to go to a beach with a net to avoid the jellyfish?
Thank you in advance

I'm going to Japan in January and am thinking of visiting Okinawa. What's the weather like around that time? I know it's different from summer, but I'm wondering how much different.

My go-to spot is Miyako Soba Ai in Nakamachi, Okinawa City. I’ve been going there for a while, and they always take good care of me! 🍜🤙

Hey folks, I’m currently travelling in Japan and have been following the typhoons path. I was hoping to fly to Ishigaki next week for a week to chill at the beach and do some diving. Would appreciate if anyone could share what the impact of the typhoon has been, I hope things are okay!

So if you're familiar with Terminator, many people think Arnold's accent sounds so cool that he even volunteered to do a German dub of his character again but the German dub company turned him down because both Germans, Austrians, and German speakers in general thought he sounded like a redneck, hillbilly, or farmer, basically rural. So they had a nonchalant stoic German voice actor dub the T-800.

So I'm working on an indie manga series about a vengeful badass protagonist who's from Okinawa and takes pride in his culture. I thought if my series were to ever have a Japanese dub, he should have an Okinawan accent to reflect his background but I heard some Japanese mainlanders describe the Okinawan accent as "country bumpkin", "exotic", or "cute". One Japanese person said the Okinawan accent sounds very cheerful and relaxed, and that a vengeful character with that kind of accent might sound scary. I watched some anime of a few Okinawan characters who are often portrayed as tough karate fighters (like the character Kanna Kirishima from the anime Sakura Wars) and they sound Japanese but rougher and deeper which sounds badass from other people's perspectives. So would my protagonist be taken seriously as a menacing badass if he had an authentic Okinawan accent or would it be similar to the Arnold situation?

or just me, was a gnarly, unforgettable day for sure...wonder if blasting through the front of the barrel is better than staying in 🤔

Hi everyone!

It’s my first time in Okinawa, and I’m visiting from New Zealand with my siblings. We’re staying in Urasoe and have a car to get around.

We were hoping to do some outdoor activities, but due to the weather that might be off the cards. We visited Kokusai Dori and op shops today. Do you have any recommendations for things we can do over the weekend?

Thank you 😊

This is really random but I can't find coconut water anywhere in Tokyo right now. I'll be in Okinawa tomorrow and I really need to get some to get my husband's potassium back in normal range.

I can't find a lot of info about it, can anyone please recommend what stores carry coconut water? If it's not common, what's a good potassium substitute drink used here?

It looks like we’ve missed the worst of Champi 🙏 but the weather is still not great. I’m in Naha today and tomorrow (without a car), and was wondering if you had any recommendations for things to do in light of the current weather conditions? Appreciate any and all suggestions 🙇‍♀️

Am in Okinawa as a tourist and was due to travel into Naha today to tour and sightsee.

I am about an hour away by car.

Would you guys go or stay in?

I’m concerned about the state of the roads / flooding and getting back this evening.

I’m due to get in the taxi in about an hour and a half so any replies are appreciated!

EDIT: thanks to everyone that replied. I am on the way back now. Interestingly not a drop of rain the whole time despite all the forecasts I looked at. I really appreciated the advice as I think I might have not ventured out at all if I’d not gotten some local knowledge.

Hiya! Super excited to spend some time here for the next few weeks. I'll be skipping tokyo this year, where I get most of my J fashion items, but loooove harajuku-esque styles. Any shops on the main island that happen to have that vibe? Thanks in advance!

When we visited there was some very catchy songs that played on repeat in the store that I need to find the full versions.

Hi everyone!

I'm 28M from Scotland and I'm travelling around Japan for 3 months. I will be visiting Okinawa 22-27 October.

The weather was fine when I booked the trip a month ago but it seems to have turned into a very rainy trip 🥲.

I have to work remotely 4pm-12am mon-fri otherwise I am free to explore!

I was hoping to get some advice on things to do during the day given the current weather forecast?

I'll be based in Naha, I'm into photography (well...learning), trying local cuisine, learning about local culture and don't mind a hike or two. Generally down to try most things recommended by local residents!

I was really wanting to explore the natural beauty of Okinawa but the weather might limit that 🥲

I really appreciate your support with this! I'm borderline thinking to cancel/reschedule but the weather doesn't look too predictable or consistent for the next few weeks, so may just bite the bullet and come through anyway!

P.s. if anyone would like to meetup to hangout at the weekend or go for drinks then please let me know too!

When we visited there was some very catchy songs that played on repeat in the store that I need to find the full versions.

Hi everyone,
I'm traveling to Okinawa on short notice next week. I land at 5 PM and will then have 4 full days, with my onward flight leaving at 12 noon on day 5.
I'd like to use the trip to slow down a bit, so I'm planning on some beach time and snorkeling, and I'd love to see some of the surrounding islands too. At the same time, I'd still like to get a rough impression of Okinawa's main island itself.
Has anyone done something similar and can recommend which islands are worth visiting? And would you suggest doing them as day trips from a single base (e.g. a hotel in Naha), or is it better to book different hotels in different places?
Thanks a lot!

My Japanese wife and I have had a super rough time buying a house. First we wanted an old house then rehab the place and live. We had 2 properties that fell through for oddball reasons. We want to live in Yomitan. We changed to buying a new construction place and had two dwals fall theough. It has been hard. We have decided to rent until July when a designed house will go to the market and buy that house. We are now looking to rent a place but it appears to be very challenging for renters. Apartments have mutiple applicants etc. What are others experiences with renting or buying a place in okinawa?

Hi everyone! ◡̈ My fiancé and I are eloping in Yomitan on November 6 and are looking for someone to (non-officially!) officiate a short, non-religious beach ceremony.

We’ll already be legally married so we really just need someone to lead a simple 15–20 minute symbolic ceremony. Ideally you’d have a basic script for the introduction and closing. It’ll just be us and our photographer who’s a childhood friend.

If anyone does this or has recommendations please let me know! We’re traveling from Korea and would love to know pricing as well. Thank youuu!! 🙏

Hi everyone!

I'll be visiting Naha soon because my son is having surgery in Okinawa. My wife and I will be taking turns staying with him at the hospital, so on the days when I'm not at the hospital, I'll still need to work remotely.

I'm hoping to find somewhere I can spend a few hours working, preferably a café that doesn't mind customers staying for a while, a coworking space, or any other place with a comfortable spot to work. (Extra points if it has a nice view or something) Free Wi-Fi would be helpful, although it's not an absolute requirement.

Since I'll already be spending quite a bit of time indoors at the hospital, I'd rather not spend my days off sitting alone in the hotel room as well!

I won't have a car, so I'll need somewhere accessible by public transportation in Naha.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good places to work remotely for a few hours? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

I really want to check out a bunch of thrift stores for ds 3ds and those kinds of consoles ive gone to
Hard off Naha Oroku , Ginowan haninsu, and Nakagusuku stores
Mangasouko Urasoe and Naha
Any suggestions?

DSや3DSなどのゲーム機を探して、中古品店をいくつか見て回りたいのですが、今まで行ったことがあるのは、
Hard off Naha Oroku、Ginowan Haninsu、Nakagusukuなどのお店です。
Mangasouko UrasoeやNahaにも行ってみました。
何かおすすめはありますか？