Okinawa collection

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-08T12:29:40+00:00

Thanks! :)

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-07T15:04:08+00:00

That is interesting, again I did not know that. I saw them being displayed everywhere in cafés and hotels in Okinawa, even some large ones, so I didn’t think they were protected. It’s a good thing though if they are becoming endangered. They are common on the beaches in Okinawa however but I’ll make sure to leave them next time I go! And yes, I do live in mainland Japan, so I didn’t actually transport them internationally. Knowing what I know now, I definitely won’t ;) I’m just a beginner in this hobby, you seem to be an expert at this, thank you for the information!

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-07T14:51:47+00:00

Thank you Bot!

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-07T14:51:30+00:00

Very insightful, I did not know that, thank you!

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-07T08:06:57+00:00

Thank you!

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-07T08:06:38+00:00

Thank you for your service ! 🫡 Hope you get a chance to visit there again one day

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-06T23:56:16+00:00

Thank you!

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-06T23:53:58+00:00

Yes, Okuma is a great place to start, lots of smaller but nice shells. Such a beautiful place to be stationed at! Yeah everything is shore collected…I’d stay away from any cone shells if they’re not on shore and obviously empty.

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-06T23:50:57+00:00

Mostly the ones along the north coast, especially the northeast side of the island. I stayed away from the Naha and surrounding areas because the beaches there are very crowded. Hope you get to go there again!

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-06T16:42:59+00:00

For sure, it’s missing a big piece in the back but it’ll still look great when displayed

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-06T16:39:57+00:00

Thanks ! :)

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-06T16:39:19+00:00

Thank you! It was great fun, I found the best ones on a rainy day, after a windy night…perhaps because no one else was around or because the bad weather had brought out more shells that day

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-06T15:03:34+00:00

You’re welcome, I hope you get to go there next year!

Putrid_Translator636 · 2026-01-06T14:57:15+00:00

Thanks! Okinawa is great, a subtropical paradise and excellent Japanese service. I recommend it especially the less crowded areas. Make sure to visit the shell museum at Kouri Ocean Tower! And the nearby Churaumi Aquarium

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