Since its opening in 2015, Hanechi no Eki in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, has been loved by tourists and locals alike as a local treasure trove for those in the know. This place where fresh vegetables, fruits, and specialty products from local farmers are gathered in the rich nature of the Hanechi area is a...
Happy More Market in Ginowan City, Okinawa, is a warm and welcoming farmers’ market offering fresh and safe fruits and vegetables grown with care by small local farmers. This market, which focuses on organic products and emphasizes communication between the soil and people, is loved by locals as well as many tourists visiting Okinawa. A...
Let us introduce you to Uru Marche, a place where you can feel the richness of nature and local warmth that Okinawa is proud of. Located in Uruma City, Okinawa, this facility is a true food information center where visitors can enjoy fresh local ingredients and specialty products. Since opening in 2018, it has been...
Located in Onna Village, a beautiful beach resort area of Okinawa, Onna-no-Eki Nakai Kui Market is a place where visitors can experience the charms of Okinawa in all its glory. With fresh local vegetables and fruits, unique B-class Okinawan gourmet foods, and unique local souvenirs, this market offers visitors a taste of Okinawan culture and...
The end of the rainy season in Okinawa comes earlier than in other parts of Japan, bringing midsummer-like sunshine and warmth. You must have felt that you can’t wait for the rainy season to end. The end of the rainy season in Okinawa usually arrives around the end of June, and by this time the...
A new tourist attraction has been created in the Yanbaru region of northern Okinawa. As its name suggests, Roadside Station Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba is located on a hill surrounded by pineapple fields. Against the backdrop of the rich nature of Okinawa’s main island, the roadside station is attracting attention as a new type of...
Located in Yomitan Village, Nakagami County, Okinawa Prefecture, “Roadside Station Kinabansho” is a special place for visitors to enjoy the rich nature and deep history of Okinawa. This roadside station features a building that recreates a village hall from the Ryukyu Dynasty era, and is a historical place that was visited by Commodore Perry’s survey...
Higashimura, located in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island, is known as the “Village of Flowers, Water, and Pineapples” and is home to the natural beauty of Yanbaru, a World Natural Heritage site. Here, we introduce the rich nature, delicious food, and heartwarming local hospitality that this area offers through the iconic Higashimura facility,...
Located in Ginoza Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, Roadside Station Ginoza attracts tourists from inside and outside the prefecture as a facility packed with local charm. Another attraction is its easy accessibility, only 15 minutes from the Ginoza IC of the Okinawa Expressway. After a renewal in 2018, the extensive facilities, which are like a theme...
Located in Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture, Michi-no-Eki Itoman is known as the southernmost roadside station in Japan and is the largest and most popular in Okinawa Prefecture. Another attraction of this roadside station is its easy accessibility, being only about 20 minutes from Naha Airport. At this roadside station, you can not only purchase fresh...
