In Chatan, Okinawa one can find the nostalgic "American Village." As the name suggests, the entire city is based upon traditional American culture and filled with themed restaurants, shops and entertainment. The village is located on the coastline and therefore, also adds the possibility of a nice and relaxed day on Sunset Beach to the agenda. It is definitely a fun and quirky place to go to if you are looking to spend some time in a place that seems to be a mix of Santa Monica, Disneyland and a Japanese megastore.
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American Village
Experience 1950's America in Okinawa

By Tinka Weener
Community writer

The entrance to American Village

Boardwalk in the American Village

There are many restaurants including Western, Japanese and local Okinawa cuisines

Okinawa/Hawai infuences

Okinawa Yankees

Kebab store

You can even go bowling in the American Village

You can find many military themed stores

Ferris Wheel. In Okinawa they say that couples that ride it together will breakup a few days later

In Depot Island you can find many imported goods

Star Theaters show movies in Japanese and in English with subtitles

American vintage clothing store

Typical American seafood restaurants such as Red lobster can be found

Even the trash cans are Americanised

The entrance to Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach is an artificial but very pleasant beach

Nostalgic Coca Cola commercial at Sunset Beach

Many locals go for a run around Sunset Beach in the afternoon

Sunset Beach is, unsurprisingly, famous for its sunsets

There are many options for water sport in Okinawa
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Corinna David
8 years ago
Amazing photos love the color, so vibrant!
Victoria Vlisides
9 years ago
What a novel idea haha
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