American Village in Okinawa Japan

[@LaoSoftware]

The sunshine in Okinawa is just beautiful. Tropical sunshine.

[@vqjohnston1]

Thanks being vulnerable and telling us how you were feeling traveling alone. You’re definitely not alone with that! We appreciate you taking us on this tour ❤️

[@jonathannovak5961]

Thanks for the tour. I was stationed in Okinawa back in 1993-1994. I was 18 and had my 19th birthday there. I told my wife if I could take her somewhere I've been in my past it would be Okinawa. My son who is 10 is very interested in Okinawan and Japanese cultures. I hope to return some day.

[@Shinichisworld]

I hope you can come back and revisit this place

[@leonard5606]

So you had a short tour there? I was there 78-82 and I wish it was this fancy and nice in the area. I liked it there. cheers :)

[@hannahdengler2935]

It's really comforting to hear about other people's experience with travel anxiety. Thank you for the tour!

[@brentsutherland6385]

Painting the tetrapods various shades of blue is good idea!

[@debracantrell1058]

Another day in Okinawa awesome these videos made more be safe 👍❤️

[@glohearne]

Thanks! Brings back childhood memories. Can’t wait to finally return and explore.

[@craigg.2546]

Right!!!! I was 11&13 yrs old there 50 yrs ago. It sure doesn't look the same. But I want to go back bad. 1 time. 2 weeks? Yes.

[@Mmmmmm-ej6ji]

I lived here for 7 years because my dads in the military, and I will say this was the most beautiful and kind place.

[@tomikotakeuchi8103]

You can be so proud of yourself for venturing out into an uncomfortable situation ... traveling alone on a bus. Thanks for taking me along as I plan my post-Covid trip to Japan. Keep that camera rolling and sharing your observations.

[@londonpelen9157]

CAN'T wait to see this video be safe God BLESS to all of u

[@susanlamoreaux5710]

this is my only wAY to see japan..thank you...i love these tours... they are wonderful!!

[@mrriceman1984]

Reminds me of the old international market in Honolulu. Wish it was still there.

[@SalvationinCHRISTalone888]

ALOHAAAAAAA from Hawaii.

[@tomi1964]

Thank you! I really love your walk about Okinawa series. My Mother was from Okinawa and I have memories of living there when I was very young. Your videos make me feel like I’m walking around looking at everything with you.

[@gjmarkjesse1324]

I miss this place like no other. Only lived there for little under 3 years, but am homesick for that whole island lol

[@captiveamerica669]

I lived in Okinawa for 4 years back in the 80’s. It was amazing. I was a Marine. I left in 1986.

[@ceciliaogawa5807]

Thank you for overcoming your anxiety to bring okinawa beach front video to your viewers. It is pretty and I love all beach cities. It is so relaxing to shop. The stores look like Cantina's and are beautiful. You are awesome Shinichi and have a great day and be safe.

[@buda3d2007]

I ate outside of American village, i found the food better where the locals ate, probably becuase when i went it was very packed and hard to get into places, but near the mcdonalds on the opposite side of the ferris wheel there are very many local spots that are great.

[@Angels-3xist]

Man, this is more beautiful than most places in the actual America. Love these walking tours. Really enjoyable and as much of a refresher to the audience as the host. Honestly, this stuff helps with depression.

[@carolusrex5213]

Trust me when I say this, America has a shit ton of beautiful places that outshine this. Most people just assume we don't lol

[@あしべ-l3v]

アメリカンビレッジ内の2階にあるメキシカンレストランが一番アメリカのメキシカンっぽくて好きでした。 味も去る事ながら量もやはりアメリカンサイズでエンチラーダやファヒータなど本格的な味で本当に美味しかったです。

[@Shinichisworld]

今度行ってみよう

[@qwaychou8561]

I love you guys! Your videos make me so happy!

[@cafezo87934]

Okinawa is so beautiful

[@tinabean4278]

I really miss Okinawa/home.. Thank you and please do more

[@JoeBurby]

I just left Okinawa 4 months ago after living there for 5 years, and your video makes me feel like I was just there a week ago. The American Village boardwalk got a huge upgrade a year or so ago after a big typhoon came in and wrecked it.

[@georgecole3538]

I'm watching this in Denver Colorado on December 15th it's 24 degrees today we've got about 3 in of snow. I agree it does look like Hawaii. Looks like a fun place to visit. I'll enjoy visiting when I get to Okinawa.

[@AlittleAcorn]

The weather still looks so nice

[@anitakinman8881]

I plan on visiting American Village someday hopefully sooner than later 😸 I remember seeing it in 1990 last time I was back on Okinawa but I was only there for 10 days. My bio. mama and I had a reunion after 20 after my adoption . I plan to go back home with my children so they can see their heritage.

[@anitakinman8881]

that's 20 years.....sorry

[@CaSweety510]

This place is beautiful! Thank you for taking the courage to get here by bus to share with us.

[@jeffalchemist]

I have family stationed in Okinawa. Can't wait to watch this.

[@JasonPullara]

As an American I feel as though my reaction to this place would be similar to someone from Japan visiting the Japan pavilion at epcot center: "nice, but ... what is this?"

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I love this comment. Everybody from every culture on Earth can relate to this feeling of bafflement when they see foreign interpretations of their culture and history when abroad :D

[@SalvationinCHRISTalone888]

@@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 Ain’t THAT THE TRUTH!!!!!

[@arandomchild1227]

I live near American village

[@ciello___8307]

looks more like hawaii than the USA mainland haha

[@Busha69]

but it is called American village because it's a part of a land reclaimed from when the US military was occupying it (50% of Chatan is still occupied by Americans anyway)...they wanted to revitalize the area and set this up as a tourist spot...it is not trying to represent an actual American village...they just tried to model it after outdoor shopping malls. But anyway, it's next to huge military bases and so it's always full of actual Americans.

[@nikeeweston]

Oh when you showed the ocean it was like Spain. That’s just what Spain is like if you get a hotel near the ocean. Looks so nice

[@ViewsPlus]

Amazing walking tour, great share 👍

[@jw9939]

These videos fly.....I cant believe this was 18 minutes....glad that you have 71 more walking videos....thanks for showing us around :)

[@sandrac1313]

Nice! Love seeing the beach.Thanks for taking me with you!❤

[@ronreede9402]

I stayed in that area when I was in Okinawa. Nice and relaxing

[@CyberVikingGaming]

It has changed quite a lot since I was last there. its been about 20 years, so not all that surprising lol. Very fun video, thank you!

[@jennybassam5515]

Sorry you had a bad time on the bus , this looks a nice place to visit it does remind me of universal studios , its grey and wet in England so it was nice to see some sunshine 🌞 on your video, keep safe ,

[@DavidSmith-vw5eg]

Reminds me of parts of Florida

[@rachaelharris1950]

I have PTSD and social anxiety too I hope your day is much better it's not nice to have a anxiety attack it really makes me tired after the attack I really hope your ok!

[@curious1neueckeka692]

On the second floor there is a restaurant with the best butter chicken!

[@shirlnp]

I lived there for ten years and it doesn’t look like what it was! Thanks for the video!

[@blocklit]

Thank you for your video. Just take it easy, things will always work out in the end. Stay happy. Best wishes.

[@CA_Diver]

I go to Chatan every summer (except this past one of course). Mainly go for the scuba diving but we spend most evenings in the American Village. We stay in a small hotel about 5 minute walk to the village. Emi Full Resort. Inexpensive, very clean, and the nicest staff.

[@mayumidaigo3613]

I’ve been to American Village in 2014. Actually, it was our first trip as a single mom to take my son who was 6 years old. We took a ride of the Ferris wheel at night time. We had dinner at Depot Island Blue Seal ice cream as dessert. We really enjoyed our time there. Thanks for your video 😊

[@shilohwoods4516]

Awwwww.....I miss Okinawa!!

[@franceslam2570]

Such a beautiful place indeed!

[@avibonn5724]

Okinawa looks nothing like it was when I lived there in 1970 - 1973. There was a lot of open space, farming, and rural driving roads. The few small beaches had no sand, just coral rock and we had to wear sneakers to avoid cutting our feet while swimming. Now Okinawa looks like Japan. I'm very glad to see your video and details of what it looks like now. I wouldn't recognize anything. It would be like visiting a brand new place. It is beautiful nonetheless, and the ocean is always breathtaking. Thank you for showing us these modern Okinawan places.

[@leonard5606]

This is an old video I ran across and your comment.....I was there 78-82 and I was wondering when they built this area it looks really nice. Yea the beaches were just sharp coral rock I lived up from the sea wall out the SAC gate from Kadena. It was a nice area to shop but not this fancy..... cheers :)

[@star-sb8hs]

Thanks i enjoyed watching your vlog

[@jenwatson2623]

I understand how you feel! I don't drive to far an don't like the freeway, so it makes going eney were difficult for my son an me to go..

[@apriltheghost2009]

You're not alone!! I have Extreme traveling Anxiety. I'm completely fine with someone else, but when I do it myself I freak out! Heart palpitations, racing thoughts, shortness of breath. I very rarely travel alone.

[@MsSmartmonkeee]

Reminds me of Newport Beach,Ca. down by the beach along the Newport Blvd. Love your videos. Aloha from Hawai'i!

[@marikouchiwa4093]

Thank you for making us travel with you to such magnificient place! I feel so spoiled 🥲

[@cattenshi4213]

I LOVED this video! Thank you for facing your fears and taking us to such a fun, colorful place. I love being near the ocean. All the pastel colors reminded me of Miami. This seems like a fun place to explore, eat and shop!

[@Del-Lebo]

Thank you! Fun Video!!!!

[@seandankers2631]

I remember Taco Rice - wish I could get that again. That was my go to while stationed there.

[@Scriptor13]

Oh, the bright sunshine, the blue skies, the blue sea, the palm trees all make me so happy! I would love to live in Okinawa. It's as if Hawaii were nestled up against Japan--the best of both worlds! Love you, Shinichi.

[@DDG683]

Holy flashbacks. 2001-2007. Miss it every day.

[@bzs331]

Omg ! I visited that exact place with my Japanese Boyfriend last year! We stayed at the Hilton right next door! I loved that place, it reminded me of home!

[@evelina1803]

Tokyo is a city you want to visit. Okinawa is a place you want to live in!🌺

[@jenwatson2623]

Last August for the day my son an me! Was almost 2 years before that. Its 43 to 50 here.

[@taetaeuk7744]

The weather looks fabulous! Its so cold in the UK and has been snowing in the North today 😢

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I live in Okinawa and the boardwalk is in fact new :)

[@takedashingen2834]

Was there in 2018, great place to hang out and you missed out the best beach which is at the end of the river where you crossed over the bridge. More bars, Cafe;s etc on the beach. Beautiful sands and nice clear warm waater to swin in. Going back there SOON. 👍👍👍

[@julietteivano7384]

Me..too I get anxiety it's perfectly normal but god bless you hope you have a lovely 🌿🌿🌿🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@Kidsevalan]

I really enjoyed this video. This looks like somewhere I'd really, really like to live. Thank you for the tour. I do wish you'd shown us what was in the shop that sells Okinawa-made things. I hope you'll come back there and show us more. Thank you.

[@mmhope9411]

Shinichi San, you MUST make a shopping video!!!!!!!

[@garydell2023]

This was nice . Thank you

[@geestang2662]

I went there stayed in Okinawa a weeks with my brother them then I flew to Tokyo 2 weeks

[@エミールゾラ]

素敵な風景の中にいるとハワイが恋しくなるでしょう！

[@MrLGDUK]

Beautiful sunshine! It's good for the spirit 😁

[@CatalinaCNV]

I love your videos!

[@jeffalchemist]

You should have made it a shopping video. Would have loved to go into the shops. Great video though!!!

[@msangthrope5396]

That actually looks like a lot of outdoor malls in the states.

[@theonh9365]

“I wonder what that is “ that’s Miyagi, Chatan but people call it Sunabe for some reasons. A lot of joggers, skateboarders and surfers, some bars and restaurants but not as many as where you are and it’s more for locals and Americans. A lot of Americans who can live off base want to live in that particular area.

[@TakagiHidemiArt]

How about Okinawan shirts for Satoshi? We went to American village in last year! It was so nice 👍

[@johnsymonstcu]

Thanks for this sunny tour! Have you thought that when there is loud music playing just mute your video and then do a voice over when you edit it? Maybe that would prevent it from being demonitized. Doesn't Satoshi like the black sugar items from Okinawa? I think he also likes certain teas from there as well. I may be mistaken about that. Thanks for an enjoyable program. It really improved my mood. Have a pleasant weekend. Say hi to Satoshi and give Justin a gentle pat. Take care. ❤🛫❄☃️🎄🙏🇯🇵🇺🇸🌎

[@babsr8479]

Sorry about your panic attack. This area actually reminds me of Key West with all the colors.🤩🤩

[@KT2585]

I live 30 minutes from American Village...im excited to see how you review it 👍.

[@KT2585]

@@coconutty9814 haha I have no idea why it's called that either 🤣. My only guess is that there are a lot of the US Military bases that surround that area.

[@southerncaltattooedbiker3643]

All the vehicles are so cute and tiny compared to the United States. Shinichi 🌺 you don't have to say that your sorry for having anxiety I also have it really bad it has gotten worce over the years but I have meds that I can take and that helps. It's so cool on the beach side !

[@Shinichisworld]

Thank you

[@akgabs23]

I live down the street from American Village! I would’ve loved to bumped into you!!

[@min2vietin]

Okinawa is soooo pretty...like theme parks all over. I want to go there someday with my family. Keep doing what you're doing... you're doing great! Thanks for the tour.

[@cherriberri7161]

What a beautiful day there! It’s sunny and cold in the 40’s here in Massachusetts. I love all your content on this channel! It’s funny how this is called “American Village” but it does really look like any part of traditional America. Stay safe & Happy Holidays 🎄Thank you for sharing with all of us! 💖

[@R_CA]

14:04 how about bringing back some craft beer to Satoshi? I did a quick search and there's a bottle shop named "hoppedup" in Okinawa, and it seems like a good one ;)

[@saradiaz6179]

Here in upstate NY it’s cold, grey day

[@hermyt]

It looks more Philippines to me, more island vibe.

[@markmorgan2058]

Aww! I can hear your anxiety in your voice, but that's perfectly fine Shinichi. Look how far you came to show your viewers this beautiful seaside village . I can see why so many Americans adore Okinawa, the ocean views really does takes you to so many places of the world, like Hawaii . I so glad you concurred your fears to make this video it's absolutely gorgeous, we'll done Shinichi I'm in 💙 with Okinawa . : 3 years since I had a decent holiday, I know just so busy I need to take time away covid doesn't help. : Satoshi likes beer something you can have together to talk about your trip .🍺🍻 .He just wants you Shinichi that all he needs .CUDDLES. 💙💜💛

[@Realroyrogers]

Great idea to shooting the view rather than the face

[@foomp]

I always go there when I visit Okinawa. Not necessarily for any particular reason, just cuz it's a place to grab some food lol. I do like the arcade they have there though. Lots of crane games. The spam musubi place they have along the boardwalk ocean side is really popular. Pretty sure it's the same one that is at the exit terminal of the airport. Got the goya spam musubi when I went last time, since I never had it before. It's tempura-styled goya with it. They managed to remove nearly all of the goya taste, which my friend said wasn't how it normally is, so I think I still have yet to have the goya experience lol. Next time you go Okinawa Shinichi, you really should try this chicken and waffle place called CC's Chicken and Waffles. The fried chicken was absurdly good. I have no idea how they made it so good lol. Definitely a lot of the US military folks going there too. Not to mention my absolutely favorite burger place ever, Captain Kangaroo. You might as well head to the aquarium if going out there, since it's very far north of the island. If the burger place is busy, they just give you a call to let you know when your table is ready. You can just wait out at the beach behind the restaurant in the meantime. It's a really awesome location, just sadly very far out of the way lol.

[@Shinichisworld]

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll definitely be visiting some of these places next time

[@geestang2662]

I went American village at night

[@Susanluc59]

Why don't you start a postcard collection? They would be small enough that you could collect them and they wouldn't take up very much room, and you could date the back for when you went to each place. Love ALL your videos, keep them coming please.

[@Shinichisworld]

Live that idea

[@エメラルド緑]

沖縄の定食屋とかにも行ってほしいてます‼︎すごく田舎ですが、定番料理多いです‼︎

[@yoshimik7798]

ご無沙汰してます。 夏の暑さと海が似合いますね🏖 次に日本へ行ったら、大阪・沖縄、絶対行きたいですっ。

[@MatchaMelonPan]

Hey Shinichi Thank you so much for your video in Okinawa! I feel so happy and enjoy it so much to watch it but at the same time im so sad because i dont know if i ever can visit this heaven'like place .... :( Stay save and best greetings from germany :)

[@Shinichisworld]

Keep your dreams alive. They may come true one day

[@markmorgan2058]

I set the timer , I may still be in dream land only because it at 2am , but I will catch up asap .And who knows I may wake up for it . 💙your work 👍

[@kattrablake7008]

If you could would you move to Okinawa?

[@Shinichisworld]

I could probably live there, but For now tokyo is my home. I do enjoy the city.

[@Sakana_Ren]

Random thought, I'm intrigued by how people park their cars in this part of Japan. I thought that everyone parks in reverse in Japan, so it's easy to get out of the parking spot. Maybe, since Okinawa used to be an American territory, some people park the American way (park into the spot, then back out of the spot), while other people park the Japanese way (park in reverse, then drive forward out of the spot).

[@carolusrex5213]

Americans also park backwards as well, it really just depends lol I do both

[@Sakana_Ren]

@@carolusrex5213 fyi, in San Jose, california, it is illegal to park that way. Anyone in violation automatically gets a parking ticket.

[@carolusrex5213]

@@Sakana_Ren well that's fucking California they are just...ya know California

[@TeruteruBozusama]

It reminds me a bit of Puerto de Mogán, Las Palmas, and Costa del Sol... So more Spanish village :/

[@anitakinman8881]

I would've loved to see what was in the store that sells Okinawan 🎁 made things😺I love all your Okinawan videos ❣Thank you 😊 ❤

[@erickfrago7224]

But Shinichi, isnt there a way to automatically remove the copyrighted audio? Would uploading it first as unlisted help?

[@Shinichisworld]

I think it also removes the sound completely including my voice

[@erickfrago7224]

@@Shinichisworld oh no. I havent had much uploads or issues with copyright for me to try that. All I know from the Help Center articles is it mutes only the copyright audio. Hope you can find other video editing softwares.

[@Nannerchan]

It reminded me of Orange County, California.

[@azamrohani6237]

Omg i feel like in usa