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!