Stay clear of the "buy-me-drink" bars. They're Philippino hookers, some possibly used to be men. and to buy them a drink its at least $20. And thats just for them to sit and talk to you. Anything else... you will pay extra. and they are very annoying. Mama-san doesnt like when you try to haggle the price down. But go to Center Stage. its a great club and the women love Americans

Prepare for great storms and diving. Here is the third best place on earth for scuba. Also, terrible for tropical storms and typhoons.

Okay this kind of place is not for the new traveler! If you are not familiar with the term "Culture shock," come and visit Japan. At the airport, there are English translation but once your are out in the Japanese cities, you're on your own. Make sure you learn a few phrase like "Do you speak English?" That help me on the phone. It is a wonderful, exotic, and life changing experience. Especially being American or European, be prepared to be gawked at as the tallest, fattest, well basically bigger than any Japanese people, particularly Okinawa. Oh yeah, on the island everyone wears hats, long sleeves, gloves, carries umbrellas, long pants, etc. to guard from the sun. It took me a while to get used to people walking around completely covered up. I did love the fish market, but get there early to see and even buy fresh catch of tropical colors. The Japanese people, it seems, really do appreciate all opportunities that the ocean provides as meals. Itoman is wonderful to see the suicide caves, tunnels, and cliffs from World War II. I was enthralled. Hedo point is the most northern spot in Okinawa. It worth a drive becasue you pass Okuma beach where you can camp out right on the ocean front, includes resaurant, BBQ pits, and other emenities.

The Beach Tower Hotel and Chulala Spa!

Okinawa is home to beautiful beautiful beaches so be sure to visit some of them

Beaches, Huge Arcades, Jusco Mall, Beaches, the Seawall.

ok Okinawa Activities and sight seeing: plenty of temples, scuba diving, and night life Food: the food is actually quite diverse given that its an international shipping port, that and its been invaded by just about every Asian nation in its history Interacting with Locals: the locals tend to be friendly and courtious, just like the Japanese in general, but they tend to be more forthright about their opinions. Be aware that at some bars/clubs that the doorman may cross his arms over his chest to make an X; this means no Americans; just deal and find another one. General Impressions: Okinawa offers some great sightseeing, plenty of activities, and had a very low crime rate when I was there. That said, it is the seedier side of Japan with more red light districts then I had expected

Pretty blue water and lovely beaches. The nightlife is the bomb! Go out Whisper Alley better known as Green Street.

Okinawa is a small island but possibly the cleanest in all of south east asia. Charumi aquarium is the only location in the world with live captive whale sharks its an amazing majestic sight. Okinawa is also where habu sake originates. The locals are polite but dislike forigners (especially americans) more so than other places in japan.