There’s a Beach in the City | Okinawa

[@MrSunshinesunshine]

Buildings in Okinawa are different from buildings in other parts of Japan. They are usually made of concrete and are in square shape. That’s an American influence, Okinawa was occupied by US until 1972.

[@itsourlocallife]

Water looks so clean. Okinawa looks so much like Hawaii. Hope to visit one day.

[@somanybookstbr9716]

A walk with you, boring?? Never!! I, too, love the buildings and shops, parks and beaches. So different and interesting, and the local people going about their lives. More please!

[@shumin9108]

As someone who likes strolling around aimlessly, I thoroughly enjoyed this :]

[@alibabaghanoujtv]

I'm staying at the New Normal Hotel when I go back to Okinawa. I wish it was a little closer to Kokusai Dori, but it still seems like a good location overall.

[@daniel-panek]

Didn't know what to expect but this beach is actually pretty cool

[@warpcore1999]

Freaking amazing. You guys find the coolest stuff and your presentation style is very watchable. Keep it up. Big thumbs up

[@debracantrell1058]

I love you his too awesome beach 🏖️ another day of adventure ❤️🏵️😘🤩🥰

[@GroverMonster]

I always love these walks

[@bobbieann7188]

When my husband and I travel he is happy finding local places and eating good food. I love to travel and like to see historical sites and attractions. We compromise. We like to do tours that incorporate both.

[@salliereyes4992]

Hello Shinichi👋🏻 I think i need to tell you this..everytime i watched all the videos in all your channels with Satoshi,i felt like you are my very good friends..You are so warm..so real and so passionate in even the smallest details of your videos be it about the locals,their foods,the shops, and their houses and everything in between..I have panic attacks and anxiety and iam so scared of going out and you know what? You keeps me company😊 Your videos make me feel safe and happy after watching..I know you guys have thousands of friends already but still,i consider myself your friends also...Thank you soooo much Shinichi and Satoshi! I love you guys♥️ Stay safe

[@gosekinz]

We learned from a local that it used to be THE BEACH to go to before they built that highway - she told us most locals were terribly disappointed when the bridges were built and the view obstructed .. ah well its Okinawa there is always another beach! 💗

[@teresaedwards2533]

I loved Okinawa when I lived there in the late 80s and early 90s. I hope to go back and visit one day.

[@willmartin792]

I was stationed in Okinawa in 91 and 92.. Camp Lester. Before they moved the hospital and built a new one. The Night Life was very different then.. and Gate 2 street.. wow.. and there was Whisper Alley..........................

[@thetylife]

Shinichi the Backstreet Boy ...lol . I love those interesting back streets too. That highway on the beach sure is unique but it's also an eye sore , and definitely not great feng shui. I guess it's a necessity to save people a lot of time. Another great street walk video!!!

[@JK12518]

That highway was there a few years ago. They built that bypass and another beach off of that bypass. Haven't been so don't know if the new beach is nice.

[@theresahaight330]

I like doing the “touristy” stuff but it’s more important for me to experience the local areas…the local food, people and the out of the way local architecture - that’s what I love most about travelling to new places. Thanks Shinichi for letting us experience your lovely walk on such a nice day especially as it’s getting cold here in Ontario Canada. ❤️

[@biadoras]

Thank you for pointing out those roofs. Even if I know nothing about architecture I love looking at small details like that. Like, I have given up on Pokémon go, the game is near unplayable in my rural area, but I still got it installed because in the big cities, almost every stop is some statue or architectural detail or other sightseeing spot and I like how it helps me spot those small things I otherwise would miss.

[@tomithot261]

Walking and talking with you is the best. I'm using you for my travel guide ... have Okinawa on my list, never been. Keep opening up Japan to us. I'm loving striding with Shinichi!

[@NikkiM93]

Love your walks :D so peaceful.

[@seebastian5834]

The shrine up on the rock is lovely, definitely worth checking out. It has a sign with probably the best how-to on ritually cleansing yourself I've seen in Japan. I believe it offers blessings for vehicles and traffic safety or something like that, if I remember correctly.... as for sightseeing, ob vacation I like stringing up famous landmarks as relay points, just to have a goal, and exploring and enjoying the local areas in between those.

[@Shinichisworld]

Ohhh I’ll check that out next time

[@noelklaus2977]

Naminoue Beach is so nice, I stayed at naha beach side hotel just on the other side of the cliff. It's near the green nets in the distance.

[@Scriptor13]

What a beautiful day and a lovely, interesting walk! I've said it before--walks with you are entertaining and intimate. They feel like having an adventure with a funny, charming, knowledgeable friend. Like you, I prefer going places and doing things locals would do. I like back streets and hidden parks, local restaurants, local churches/shrines and places of interest. I also like museums and art galleries, theater, concerts, and any unusual historical site of note. I always travel off-season so that I can weave doing all those things together. I also love "adventure travel."

[@angelaspruill9250]

I'm moving to Okinawa this summer and I am so glad to have found your channel. To be able and see the local areas is relieving some anxiety. Thank you so much!

[@lynnechamberlain5962]

Come to Sydney, Australia and you will find many lovely beaches as part of the city. Sydney should be on your bucket list.

[@somanybookstbr9716]

In your walking videos I always notice many bicycles parked everywhere without locks. Here (USA) one must lock both wheels to the frame, then lock the frame to something very secure. While shady folks can be anywhere, I think this shows a subtle difference in the cultures.

[@Shinichisworld]

Most of the bikes are actually locked but it’s simply locked with a key. We rarely see the secondary locks used here.

[@somanybookstbr9716]

@@Shinichisworld Thank you, very interesting! I love to see the women riding bicycles so freely down the little streets, that would be fun (I'm a woman).

[@prasertsriciucevich7967]

Yes, Okinawa is the best beach and best place. When I win the lottery I will leave there. Thank you for sharing 👍🏻❤

[@Totoro88]

Shinichi, I was once in Okinawa and „this“ was one of my biggest food challenges hands down. A friend of mine suggested me to try some real Okinawan “soul” food which are e.g. goat dishes. Bear in my mind that I love lamb etc. So full of confidence I entered this little store run by two lovely ladies and ordered goat soup right away. They also offered goat sashimi but the soup is the boss. Right away the smell was really gamey as soon as she started to cook. Boy, I had a spoon of the soup with meat and it was like putting not a zoo but a whole national goat park in my mouth. There were meat, innards and blood cake along some greens. I had to be very courageous to finish almost all of it. The greens and herbs were special as well, a little bitter at the end but adding even a more gamey flavor to this bowl. The added ginger to fight the smell has lost the war right from the start. As I could not finish the bowl, the lady gave me a little disappointed look as I apologized to her 😢. This was a hell of fun experience. Just be prepared 🤣

[@7passionstar]

I love walking around with you so much! Thank you Shinichi, just for being! And you too Satoshi! I love you both! 💖

[@karenstanislaw8912]

Agree, Suzi. They're lovely spirits.

[@shannondore]

Your walks are never boring Shinichi. I like to explore different areas when I travel you always find the coolest little shops and hidden gems when you do that. But I will sometime check out the landmarks too depending on where I'm at. That beach was lovely and the sky was so blue.⛱😊

[@ck7642]

Soooo get that you need to see the ocean! I miss the ocean as well...more specifically the Pacific.

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

Now that was worth the walk . It's so beautiful despite the highway. I couldn't fault the beach which has clear blue water amazing. 💙 And the entrance to the beach was very nicely thought out with seating, you don't find that at alot of ⛱ beaches. Thankyou Shinichi

[@agneskunibrown2991]

The water is so awesome mahalo for beautiful walk much aloha

[@rachelolvera9435]

Goat is delicious. En Mexico it’s called cabrito.

[@peterjake9621]

Hi Shinichi, Great walk , nice and relaxing. Liked seeing the different shops and houses 🏠 in particular the Okinawan homes. And the beach was nice to see towards the end of the video. Arigato, look forward to more videos 😀👍💪

[@alexplansnz]

Thank you for. Your beautiful walks, Shinichi. One day you and Satoshi should come to New Zealand and see our beautiful beaches!

[@kimberleyg4657]

My mother is from Okinawa. Her family lives in Naha. Her oldest brother (now long dead) use own a bordello. He died before prostitution was banned. I guess he would have changed it to a hostess bar. Mom's older sister and her kids are the only relatives living in Naha. The rest of my cousins live in country or here in the USA. I really enjoy your walks. I think the last time my mom was in Okinawa was about 7 years ago. So, I'm sure she will enjoy this video.

[@kittyc6440]

The water is beautifully clear! ❤️🌊

[@rigrentals5297]

PLEASE MORE WALKING VIDEOS , THANK YOU. hello from Huntington Beach, California, USA

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha! Beautiful! The beach was so clean! Thank you! Aloha!

[@Kchamilt316]

Wow this is opening me up to a whole side of Okinawa that I never would have imagined! Thank you Shinichi for showing us!

[@kabicabby6427]

Thanks for the tour of my home city during the pandemic. Haven’t been home since COVID began

[@momonakokeshi6325]

Thank for taking us along for the walk to the beach. It was worth the walk. I like doing both sightseeing and exploring. My friend likes to shop and go to cute places. She has me make an itinerary of where we are going. I try incorporate both. If shopping can be done at night safely, we go at night. We used some of our free afternoons going to Harajuku or the Expo. Harajuku was so different back then. So was Akihabara.

[@Shinichisworld]

Yes! When I was in my teens Harajuku was more than “rock and punk”. Akihabara used to be about electronics and anime was nowhere to be found.

[@Ralesk]

That lattice on the Cultural Arts Threatre is great design :) 22:20 I do both! I plan my trip to make sure to look at (some of) the important things so I don't regret it afterwards, but I like to explore (especially in Japan)

[@astroboy3507]

Yes I enjoy the walk around shinichi!!!! Good exercise for you!!!! And good exercise for my eyes too!!!! 😬👍🏻 Cheap Okinawa tea 100 yen!!!! 😲

[@jbarber6739]

Are you familiar with the old song "The Happy Wanderer"? Starts with the phrase...'I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on my back...Your sense of wanderlust, enthusiasm is delightful to watch. As the saying goes, "the grass doesn't grow under your feet."

[@albiewong]

I really enjoyed this very relaxed walk with you. Thank you so much for your inspirations! I am so looking forward to my first trip to Okinawa and I can't wait to try the Shiikuwasha tea!!

[@JMarieCAlove]

It seems when it’s Fall, everyone stops going to the beach, even if it’s still a bit warm outside, I see that here in California, too. My cousin and her husband and kids lived in Okinawa for a few years when her husband was in the Marine’s. They loved it there, except for the humidity! Being they’re from the Central Valley in California where it’s dry heat, it took some getting use to and luckily had a couple of portable A/C’s and electric fans in their apartment. I saw you on the show Mighty Trains, I believe it’s called, is their a video of that with you two?

[@AnaryaVhargon]

I always enjoy your video's very much, it's so cool to see other countries when you can't go anywhere yourself. In the past, when I still could go everywhere, I was like you, I always wanted to see how locals lived, what they eat etc. AND I love old architecture, not new and modern though, I like old. :)

[@LWJCarroll]

Enjoyed the walk and info thanks. It kept reminding me of Honolulu a lot with the architecture and tropical plants. Laurie NZ

[@BeFree-BeFrugal]

Looks a lovely shallow beach

[@strykerhunter]

Thank you so much for this video 😁 I've been to Naha once and I really love it there 😁 Hopefully Japan will open for tourist next year and I will go to Okinawa again for sure!

[@AnnaKaunitz]

Omg! You got to try goat! Totally delicious! 🐐 Okinawa looks amazing!

[@Shinichisworld]

Ohhh on that case I will definitely it’ll try next time!

[@pavementpounder7502]

Very interesting tour! I do like to hit the main sights but I also like to explore regular parts of the city. One time I got lost in Tokyo, and walked through a residential area with no tourists and stumbled upon a Japanese cemetery which was very interesting.

[@bettyG101]

The walk was worth it brother! 👌

[@bookiemeow173]

Thank you for this video, I really liked it, that water is so beautiful!

[@jujubi1050]

I enjoy all the videos you make!😊 At the beginning ちょと濡れた髪の毛が可愛かった！

[@mercedes7087]

So nice place, thanks for the trip

[@topazaurus]

Your hotel is near the restaurant "Mazemen Mahoroba". It's my favorite one in Naha! Please try it! ❤️

[@Shinichisworld]

Ohhh must try next time

[@shokubutsugaku_hi]

The view from Naminoue Jinja on the rock is nice

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Always presenting entertaining content!

[@rachelolvera9435]

Looks lovely

[@whitelotus6737]

あ、しろ、まま。。the artcenter and steakhouse looks curious ¿ I mostly explore local areas

[@eduardochavacano]

it is white sands and not crowded so its really nice. Perhaps, its nice to go to Okinawa from Taiwan. Are there budget airline or ferry from Taiwan???

[@ShimaUta86]

Did you go to Naminoue Shrine right next to the beach? It’s right behind you up on the rock pictured in your thumbnail.

[@mattmcsherry]

Hey, recently I have been thinking about an old maneki-neko that I lost in a house move. It was distinctive with orange ears and a white body - it's in your video! at 1m:29s - I can't find that style at all in the UK. Sorry for the random comment!

[@sourpotpie2000]

Loved it!

[@martinchestnut4638]

OMG , I’ve never been to Okinawa . Someday I’ll go there . How are you doing in Osaka ? I’m working in Namba area today

[@XYoukaiX]

lol you took a super weird way to get there xD I always go to that department store / bus terminal and then turn right and walk straight all the way walking next to the koen Also if you go further near the seaside hotel there is/was a place that had lots of cats, sadly they build a bbq place there.

[@bouncingbennyboy1965]

We are looking to visit in August next year for two weeks. Where would you recommend we visit?

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

Hi. May I know what gimble are you using for your gopro?? Luv your vids. Arigato

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

Shinichi-san, do you prefer Okinawa or Hawaii?

[@Shinichisworld]

I do prefer Okinawa for is safety and I can freely walk everywhere without the fear of getting mugged. But I also love Hawaii because you get both city life and nature. Naha has a city as well, but not as modern or built up like Oahu.

[@karenstanislaw8912]

Enjoyed this. So - did you park on the beach for a while? Take a swim? -Would be nice to picnic there, Shinichi. Until next-

[@Shinichisworld]

I did. I stayed for a good hour.

[@markng9558]

I have never been to Japan. Booked a trip in 2020, and the Covid hit. Had to cancel the trip😢

[@uzbekistansiberia8546]

what type of japanese they speak there? is it easy to communicate with the people there?

[@kn627]

omg you walked 1 block away from my grandparents house @ 21:48

[@rachelolvera9435]

Definitely visit landmarks

[@gladyslama7880]

I went Tokyo, kakuri was so comfortable not kibishi at all, after back hk 😭 now 99.9 is prison more worse , because I can’t see any 1 person😭😭😭 I enjoy dinner at Azabu and drink at ginza , singiku so much fun… So I have to stay this way 😭😭😭

[@chezzydibali6311]

WAIT!!! Was that a SALE in that boutique?????

[@El-ng7mb]

Reminded me of the video game Nier

[@keithmasumoto9698]

I would rather do the immersive locals thing as opposed to the popular landmarks. But when it comes to Paris, you should do both.

[@brianokamoto3287]

Is his first name Tamotsu Chinen?

[@rafael1209]

22.59 regarding the type of "explorer" you are. Major landmarks or back alleys.. Well personaly i'm the back alley person. See how the locals live. How they interact. And by far the most interesting......where do they go out eating? Usually that's not the tourist spots. My late mother allways said "Dear look for a diner where many locals are sitting. That's where you get the most authentic food" My Wife is more like Satoshi. So we to have to compromise (but that goes fo all relationships i think). In many cases means we have to visit the same spot two times...well if the first wasn't horrible after all ;-)

[@markng9558]

Now I feel like I am touring with you.

[@leonardticsay8046]

Four Reasons resort. You’re here. We’re here. You’re not home. You’re tired.

[@aurane2556]

♡

[@gladyslama7880]

Satoshi san wa ?

[@Shinichisworld]

He already went back to tokyo when I filmed this. I stayed for an extra 3 days

[@kattrablake7008]

I would not be comfortable crossing that street much it was on the walkway

[@invinciblecucumber]

If i was Japanese i wouldn't live anywhere else except Okinawa...

[@markng9558]

I prefer to see how the locals live

[@debrab.2888]

Love hotels?

[@karenstanislaw8912]

Please excuse the line through the text. My computer pretty randomly imposes this on me, and I do not know its source or why that happens. If you know why, please tell me. In the meanwhile, forgive, and try to read my comment anyway. Looking forward to your next share.

[@Shinichisworld]

Thank you

[@有时真忍不住笑]

The beach is too far from centre of the city, my friend

[@kattrablake7008]

Goat is pretty tasty

[@swhop]

u are very cute asian

[@paulinetan781]

its boring becos of all the closed shops

[@biomanization]

Any cruising area? It looks like a nice gay area?

[@Shinichisworld]

Hmmm none that I know of