Okinawa Tourist Traps

  Habu Snake vs. Mongoose
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  • Habu Snake vs. Mongoose
      Habu Snake vs. Mongoose
    by RoseAmano
  • The Pineapple Man, Okinawa
      The Pineapple Man, Okinawa
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Be careful of imitation traditional crafts...

by okinawa_wave

When shopping for authentic Okinawan crafts (i.e. glass, pottery, bingata), be careful of cheap imitations. It is best to buy directly from the artisans or from a reputable shop, such as the Naha Traditional Crafts Center near the airport. Some shops sell cheap imitations made elsewhere, but like the saying goes: "You get what you pay for." Pottery - Tsuboya, Yachimun no SatoGlass - Naha Traditional Crafts Center, Washita ShopLaquerware - Naha Traditional Crafts Center, Washita ShopBashofu - Kijoka Village in Ogimi

Snake vs. Mongoose, Animal Rights and Snake Oil

by RoseAmano

In the "Ryukyumura" park, there is a show held several times daily on a stage called "Habu (Snake) Centre". The explanation is about the highly poisonous Habu snake, the medicinal properties of the snake, and how its overpopulation in years past led to the introduction of the mongoose as pest control.There are also some moments designed to arouse sensational emotions, such as wagging a live snake close to the audience, etc. The photo you see is an acrylic box with a partition containing a live, languid Habu snake on one side and highly strung mongoose on the other. It was explained on stage that until 3 years ago part of the show was to actually lift the partition wall and let nature take its course.UNBELIEVABLE!Animal rights groups were successful in raising their objections, the live show was discontinued, and now a rather cheesy 3-D computer graphics movie re-enacts the natural...

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Pineapple Man is cute, but is a dead giveaway !

by RoseAmano

Nago Pineapple Park in Nago City. Tel: 098-858-9000There is a large pineapple cultivation and ornamental garden which may be toured on foot or by a pineapple-shaped vehicle used primarily in golf courses, and a large souvenier shopping centre, and the omnipresent Pineapple Man watching over you. In the shopping area, you are first led to the wine tasting - dry and sweet pineapple wines. Drink up, so you'll be liberal with the contents of your wallet from now.Then the way leads to the next section which sells a vast assortment of pineapple dishes, drinks, fresh fruit, ornamental plants, pineapple-shaped jewellry etc. Oh, and don't forget bottles of pineapple wines, too.At the end, there is a huge mulitple checkout aisle like a supersize supermarket. Shipping goods and various payment plans are available. Actually not a bad place to visit as a rest stop mid-way in your journey, or if...

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Not all price same in every shop

by wathy

There are many souvenir shop in "Kokusai Doori" got same thing but their prices are various. If you have more time for shopping, check the price before buy. As far you walk you will find the price cheaper ;)

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