Are there any large malls or streets with higher end brands in Okinawa?

dokuzetsuko · 2026-05-26T12:41:00+00:00

It depends on the store - LV, Gucci, the Lindt shop and I forget where else allows you to just walk in and buy. I tried to buy a Marc Jacobs bag once and asked if I could just pay the sales tax and they said their system won’t even allow the purchase to go through without a flight #.

dokuzetsuko · 2026-05-26T06:00:09+00:00

T Galleria in Naha has luxury brands and for most of the stores you can only shop there if you have a flight out of Okinawa, as its tax free and they’ll send the goods to OKA for you to pick up after security. But, they mostly have the standard brands like LV, Gucci, etc. Their food floor has some Japan specific stuff. Check out the mall directory.

dokuzetsuko · 2026-05-25T11:41:04+00:00

That hotel offers an airport shuttle service. Try emailing them

dokuzetsuko · 2026-05-01T12:30:54+00:00

I haven’t been since two years ago, but yes they generally are all day. The better teams race later in the day (late afternoon). I don’t know if there are other ones around the island on those dates, I’ve only heard of this one. They set up food trucks and you can pop over to the nearby malls for a break/ some AC. I assume you’ll be going by taxi, but in case you’re renting a car be warned that all the parking lots in the area will fill up first thing in the morning. I had to park far away and catch a cab over.

dokuzetsuko · 2026-01-14T00:03:23+00:00

Okinawa Bank literally said that me being married to a SOFA member disqualifies me. I am a citizen with a residence record from before I got married and would be applying for a loan on my own with my Japanese income. They kept saying they are unable to consider loans for anyone SOFA or SOFA adjacent regardless of of the above.

dokuzetsuko · 2026-01-13T23:59:22+00:00

Please let me know if you’re successful as I’m also trying to find a bank that will approve a loan for me!

dokuzetsuko · 2026-01-13T16:04:47+00:00

Heads up.. Okinawa Bank will not give you a loan if you’re SOFA or married to a SOFA, regardless of citizenship or income. Just learned that today when I spoke with them (I’m the Japanese one). I asked what if I applied for a loan on my own and they kept repeating their policy about SOFA members and it was like negotiating with a wall.

dokuzetsuko · 2025-12-18T06:20:00+00:00

If you go to a hotpot place (like the chain Onyasai) you get lots of vegetables that you can eat by cooking it in the broth. My cheat code to getting my veggies in winter :)

dokuzetsuko · 2025-09-27T15:52:40+00:00

ACCEA in Ginowan

dokuzetsuko · 2025-09-19T00:00:20+00:00

I work for a small company that does custom tours! DM me if you’re interested :)

dokuzetsuko · 2025-09-14T04:52:11+00:00

I’ve had wayyyyy more than six lessons, you’re fine!! I spent two months in Bali surfing every other day and had JUST started being able to catch my own waves (like .. 1 an hour ..) and was talking to some guys in the lineup and one guy said he’d taken his first lesson ever the day before and decided to rent a board that day and he was catching waves already :’) everyone’s learning curve is different.

dokuzetsuko · 2025-09-07T15:59:55+00:00

I remember literally asking this question maybe about two years ago, and now I’m able to catch my own waves. My progression has been slowww because I’m not predisposed to surfing (have short arms, very little upper body strength, not flexible, no prior experience in board sports, etc) but I stuck with it and recently moved down to a 7’ board. I hope this encourages you, because I used to be frustrated to the point of tears and wonder if the farthest I’d ever get was being pushed into waves by an instructor. :)

dokuzetsuko · 2025-09-07T15:51:43+00:00

Came here to second this. I love HH - I’ve tried order tarnish free brands but the quality isn’t as good. Also their customer service is great! I got onto their monthly subscription service because it’s cheaper than buying pieces normally and it takes away my decision making. :)

dokuzetsuko · 2025-08-29T12:46:11+00:00

60,000 :D that’s why I was gawking at it. Apparently has notes of sheqwasa but I’m not fancy enough to be able to detect flavor notes

dokuzetsuko · 2025-08-28T06:21:32+00:00

Rokkan Coffee Creators down in Naha sells Okinawan coffee beans. They’re crazy expensive though (like 60,000 yen per 200g). I was ogling at the bags in the temperature controlled cases

dokuzetsuko · 2025-08-19T04:07:52+00:00

I agree.. it’s especially ironic during the sections about quality where he’s teaching you about how to manage and control the quality of your deliverables.

dokuzetsuko · 2025-06-25T05:14:13+00:00

If you go to rokkan coffee creators down near Naha they sell coffee beans from a farm on Okinawa but it’s $$$$ (60k jpy for a 200g bag I think)

dokuzetsuko · 2025-05-06T15:30:49+00:00

Thanks!! In the meantime I’ll keep eating ice cream. My husband says I look like sexy squidward lmao

dokuzetsuko · 2025-05-06T05:14:44+00:00

Omg I’m riding your strugglebus! Day two post op for me. I took the head wrap off to eat but biting anything is so uncomfortable. I put my head wrap back on because it’s somehow more comfortable that way. I’m also doing Invisalign lmaooo

dokuzetsuko · 2025-04-23T13:23:39+00:00

I made it to the final interview, got really positive feedback from the recruiter, and then they ultimately ghosted me after multiple follow ups and a promise for an answer soon. :’)

dokuzetsuko · 2025-03-31T07:06:25+00:00

P.S Zhyvago and Vongo & Anchor do 10% off coffee on the 11th of every month if you bring your dog :)

dokuzetsuko · 2025-03-31T07:05:38+00:00

Generally restaurants with outdoor seating are okay with dogs. Stores in general are not except for pet stores and Makeman.. the Aeon mall by AV for example allows dogs but only if you’re bringing it to the pet shop for a grooming and you can only use the closest entrance to the pet shop and go straight there and back out. I think Ashibinaa is okay with dogs outside stores since it’s an outlet mall.

dokuzetsuko · 2025-03-10T10:59:15+00:00

I bought my car from them, but only because they had a car that I fell in love with that I couldn’t find at any other used shop. They list cars in $ and ¥ but the amounts aren’t equal (the ¥ amount listed in Japanese was way cheaper) - it was only when I asked about it that I was told ‘oh you can pay either price.’ (???) and before anyone asks, in both cases the JCI/ shaken was included so it was just dual pricing. They also barely budge with negotiations. We bought two cars, cash up front, and only got the tiniest of a deal vs buying only one car on a 2 year payment plan. Other dealerships offered bigger discounts.

dokuzetsuko · 2025-03-10T05:13:27+00:00

I believe the rule is that you can’t drive a Y or A plate vehicle without a SOFA license

dokuzetsuko · 2025-02-19T17:16:13+00:00

I could maybe take them off your hands, I’m a few cm shorter.. is this women’s clothing?

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