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A hip guide to Okinawa. A trip that touches tradition, fashion, and nature.
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A hip guide to Okinawa. A trip that touches tradition, fashion, and nature.

The tropical climate, unique culture, and slow pace of life make Okinawa the perfect place to unwind. As you know, Okinawa is the perfect place to relax and unwind from everyday life, but when you start planning your trip, you may have a problem. Yes, there are too many attractions! There are so many fascinating places to visit, but with a limited itinerary, what you should visit is a 3-day/2-night men's trip based in Yomitan Village, visiting spots of interest and recommendations from the locals. We have carefully selected three categories of culture, food, and activities from a hip point of view.

  • Photo_Fumihiko Ikemoto
  • Text_Shogo Komatsu
  • Edit_Yosuke Ishii

Plan to enjoy Okinawa to the fullest.

Arriving in Okinawa, about two and a half hours from Haneda Airport, we jumped over the seasons and found it to be early summer. Sweat beads up even after a short walk, and even the slightly high humidity that clings to the skin feels strangely pleasant. This is indeed one of the best resort areas in Japan. It is good to come here with your family and loved ones, but you will enjoy it in a different way if you spend time with your friends who know each other well.

I want to experience the traditions that have continued since the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and I want to know about the local trends nurtured by the unique culture. We also want to feel the beauty of nature. We will fully enjoy such a greedy plan in a 3-day/2-night itinerary. Yomitan Village, our base for this tour, is only about an hour's drive from Naha, and it is a place where Okinawan culture and nature can be found without being too touristy. It is convenient, yet calm and comfortable. The three of us had been looking forward to this trip, and the glimpses of the emerald green ocean and subtropical vegetation from the car windows along the way lifted our spirits, and we couldn't stop talking about it.

Ryuhei Takeuchi (left)
Whole Representative
He is a representative at Marugoto, which operates popular cafes such as "BAGGAGE CAGEMARKET" in Harajuku, "PORT TOMIGAYA" in Tomigaya, and "TONES COFFEE ROASTERS" in Kashiwa.

Masahiko Daidoji (middle)
producer
He has produced restaurants such as "CARBON," a casual bar on Dogenzaka in Shibuya, and "CARBON COFFEE" in Fukuoka, and is also involved in the production of brand advertisements.

2BOY (right)
creative director
His work includes jacket design for artists at the forefront of the music scene, as well as art direction for advertisements and other projects.

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