Let's go to see Yachimun(pottery) and shopping streets in Naha!

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Pottery is called "Yachimun" in Okinawa.
Let's learn its history and technique at first.

Address:1-9-32, Tsuboya, Naha
Phone number:098-862-3761
HP:http://www.edu.city.naha.okinawa.jp/tsuboya/English-top.html

出典：Flickr by Hajime NAKANO

出典：Flickr by Hajime NAKANO

This stone paved road in Tsuboya, Okinawa's pottery hometown, is called "Yachimun Street", where we can find Yachimun's kilns and shops.
We can also see Yachimun buried here and there on alley or Shisa (Okinawa's lion) with various expressions in front of houses.

This area escaped war damage so you can still see Okinawa's landscape before war.
You can also admire the god who protects Tsuboya town.

Address:Yachimun Street, 1-16, Tsuboya, Naha
HP:http://www.tsuboya-yachimundori.com/

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出典：Entrance from Yachimun Street Flickr by Jason Wong

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Near Yachimun Street, you can find this popular shopping street.
There are not only clothing stores and variety goods shops, but also food shops like Tempura and daily dishes.
Let's come in touch with Okinawa's food culture here.
It's just amasing to see grandmothers talking in front of stores.

Address:3-3-7, Makishi, Naha
Phone number:098-863-1621

出典：Flickr by Hajime NAKANO

出典：Ryukyu Set Flickr by Hajime NAKANO

If you want to eat Okinawa local food, I propose you to try out this restaurant!
You can enjoy it for reasonable price.

Address:3-2-48, Makishi, Naha
Phone number:098-866-6085

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You can find souvenir shops and Okinawa food shops on this main street in Okinawa.
This street runs about 1.6km and is called "one mile miracle" because it was quickly restored after war.
Please go also to back streets to see some interesting shops.

This street is turned into pedestrian zone on every Sunday, from 12 p.m to 6 p.m.
There are also events like "10 thousand Eisa(Okinawa's traditional dance) Dancers" arround on the 1st Sunday in August, or "Naha Giant Tug-of War Festival" arround on the 1st Monday in October, National Sports Day (holiday).

Address:1-1, Makishi, Naha
HP:http://www.kokusaidori.net/

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出典：Flickr by Tim Franklin Photography

After shopping, let's go to see Okinawa's beautiful sea.
The sound of waves may reflesh you!
If you have still power, let's visit Naminoue Shrine on a cliff.

Address:3-3-1, Tsuji, Naha
Phone number:098-863-7300
HP:http://www.naminouebeach.jp/