American Village: A Time Machine to Retro America

Step into Okinawa's American Village and feel like you've fallen into a time warp! With a colorful Ferris wheel, vintage gas stations, and 1960s-style American signs, every corner is picture-perfect 📸. Even the convenience stores resemble diners straight out of a movie, giving off major "Back to the Future" vibes! The locals here are incredibly friendly, always ready to help with a smile and hand gestures—it's like a Hawaiian paradise in Okinawa 🌺. "The More the Night, the Merrier" Activity List: - Sunset Boulevard: Watch the coastline turn into a dreamy pink-gold hue at dusk 🌅. - Street Performers: Bubble artists and fire dancers take turns entertaining (the clinking of tip jars adds to the fun). - Weekend Fireworks: Surprise summer night fireworks 🎆. - Retro Bowling Alley: Play on 1960s-style lanes while rocking colorful socks 🎳. Hidden Gems: - The rainbow wall in the "Depot Island" area is an Instagram hotspot 🌈. - North Village Sushi: A delicious sushi spot tucked inside a brown American-style house. - "The Junglila" seaside restaurant: Chill on hammock seats while gazing at the ocean 🌴. Tips: - Rent a vintage electric scooter for the ultimate vibe 🛵. - Shops light up after 5 PM, making it the most magical time 🌃. - For a full view of the Ferris wheel, head to the "Chatan Park" seawall. --- 📍Address: Mihama, Chatan Town, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture 🚌 Transportation: Take bus #20 or #120 from Naha to "Military Hospital Mae" stop, then walk 10 minutes 🕒 Hours: Shops 11:00 AM–9:00 PM | Restaurants until 11:00 PM 💡 Highlights: "Sunset Carnival" market every 3rd Saturday of the month This hybrid town is irresistible—by day, it's a retro American film set; by night, it transforms into a lively amusement park, with the air filled with the scent of burgers and the sound of jazz 🎷! 💘