BLUE TRIP CAFE

Do you know the “Blue Trip”? This is a café restaurant in Nago. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 18:00. Dinner is served from 18:00 to 24:00. You can choose from 3 menu items for lunch. For example, a lunch plate of rice and jerk-chicken. This chicken is from Yanbaru and is so delicious! The plate has some rice and some salad. In addition, the menu has soup and a drink. The price is about 1000 yen so you can eat very inexpensively.

Also, there is a dessert menu item. This name is “Blue Trip’s original cake.” The price is 420 yen. However, if you eat the lunch menu, the price is 300 yen! You have to eat lunch and dessert together.

The dinner has a lot of menu items and there is some variety: salads, rice and a la carte. The whole menu is very fashionable. If you order, you have to order 1 drink. The price is a little higher, but you can feel a good mood there. If you are going to have a date with your girlfriend, we recommend the café! Haha!

Then, we’ll tell you the way from Meio to Blue Trip. First, you should go down the hill from campus. You will look at the Lawson and then turn left there. Next, you should go down again to route 58 and turn right. After that, please go straight for a long time. When you get to the intersection where there is a fire station, you should turn right. Drive straight ahead until you reach the breakwater. Then turn left please. You can  find the café on the left if you go straight about 700 meters.
 

Blue Trip is a very wonderful café, because it has a good seascape and delicious dishes. At lunch time, we could see the beautiful seascape, so we were moved by the seascape when we went there. You can enjoy eating lunch while you look at the sea. And at dinner time, we could enjoy the night sky. The light is a little dim, so we felt a good mood in the café.

Blue Trip has a good vibe, and we could eat the dishes with relaxed minds. And the view is very beautiful day and night, so we didn’t only eat good dishes, but also watched the beautiful seascape. Everyone can enjoy spending a good time, and eat delicious dishes, so you have to try to go there.

Fu-Cafe

Our recommended cafe!!!

                                      

 

We decided to go to Fu-café in Sesoko Island in Nago because we wanted to eat delicious country food. Let us introduce you to our recommended café!!

The café is about 30 minutes away from Nago City. On the day we went, the weather was so fine, and the temperature was very comfortable. Moreover, the sea was very blue and beautiful. 

We will tell about the route. Leave Meio University and go straight through the first traffic light. Go to the bottom of the hill and turn right. Then, when you see Lawson turn right. If you continue driving along the coast, you can see a big bridge on your left. If you cross the bridge and turn at the seventh corner on the right, you can find the restaurant on your right. The address: 557, Sesoko, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun,Okinawa

There are some beaches on the island and many tourists were playing on the beach. The café is surrounded by nature. Fu-café's seats are divided into outdoor and indoor. The outdoor seats have hammocks and swings. You can feel the Okinawan wind. The indoor seats are made of wood, so it looks like a log house. The place has a quiet interior, so if you come to this restaurant, time slows down to an Okinawan pace. You may feel as if you wandered into a forest.

        

The Food

Many country foods were being used for the menu of the café. For example, fish, shellfish, seaweed, meat, and so on.

　　　　                       

Toru and Takuma ate the same food. That is pasta with seafood. They said that the seafood sauce matched the pasta, and the taste was so exquisite. We felt as if we were under the sea. We can enjoy eating pasta because the pasta changes every day. We will not get tired. In addition, we drank a cup of coffee after the meal. It was really delicious!! Koudai ate seaweed on rice. He said that the texture of the seaweed was wonderful because it was so colorful and delicious. There were also pieces of juicy meat. Katsuya ate chicken curry and rice. The taste was so spicy and a little hot. The boiled rice was peculiar and contained several kinds of grains. The balance of the menu was very good because it had several vegetables. The chicken was boiled considerably well, so it was so soft. There was a large quantity and it made him very full. Every menu item satisfied us and made us very happy!

      　　 

There are several reasons to go there. First, when we searched for some famous restaurants in Nago, this restaurant has a good reputation, so many people who went there said. "I want to go to this restaurant!!" in magazines. Second, it is near the sea, so we can go to the beach in about 5 minutes on foot. Third, the price is reasonable for not only students but also all tourists. The price: about 1000~1500 yen. We thought that we could relax and feel comfortable because there was no noise. We heard only the sounds of birdsong, the wind, and the sea. It seemed to welcome us for coming!! It was the most splendid restaurant which we have gone to. We want to recommend it by all means.

Time：11 a.m.～sunset

Phone Number: 0980-47-4885

Parking Space:20 cars
 

By: Takuma, Katsuya, Koudai, and Toru

 

 

 

Pineapple Park

Have a good time in Pineapple Park!!

Why we decided to go there?



A small water fall

Nago is famous for pineapple and there is a Pineapple Park near Meio University. But we had never been there, so we decided to go! And also, a lot of tourists come to Pineapple Park, so we want to know more about it!

What to do there?

We rode a pineapple car and saw some beautiful pineapple fields, flowers, and plants. There is a small water fall. It cooled us off! There is an automatic camera and we had our picture taken. You can buy the picture if you want! It is about 1,000 yen. We entered the building and we ate pineapple. It was so sweet and made us feel great!

The next building was a wine factory. We wanted to see how to make a pineapple wine but the factory was not working at this time. (too bad...)



A pineapple quiz.

On our left side, there was a quiz about pineapples. Next, we went to the souvenir shop. There were many kinds of pineapple juice, cookies, and chocolate. There were some Chinsuko. Do you know Chinsuko? This is a famous Okinawan cookie. We tasted all of them! They were so delicious!



How does this information help foreign students?
In the pineapple car, there is a voice recorder that explains what is in the field. The voice speaks in four languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. You can learn about many kinds of flowers, trees, and pineapple easily.

Why are there sea shells in Pineapple Park?

The Kyushu Okinawa summit was held in Nago City in 2000. In commemoration of the summit, Pineapple Park displays the shellfish which have been collected from all over the world and Nago Bay.

What we want to tell?

Let's learn about how sugarcane and pineapple contribute to the economy of Okinawa!

Nago will become a sightseeing spot like southern part and central part of Okinawa.


Directions: Go straight on Route 58 from Naha to Nago. You can see Super Hotel on your left side. Turn left at that intersection. Go straight until you can see Family Mart on your left side. Pineapple Park will be on your right.


Information
Phone number: 0980-53-3659

Open: 9:00 A.M. Close: 6:00 P.M.

Address: 1195 Bimata, Nago, Okinawa 905-0005

Fee: Adult (over Jr. High school student) 600 yen
Child (under elementary school student) 300 yen
Group (over 15 people) 10% off from adult fee

Website: http://75pain.com/english/ (this is English website)

Souvenir shop!

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Cape Hedo (Hedo Misaki)

Absolutely Great Scenery for Everyone

It is approximately 120 km from Naha to Cape Hedo. It’s located on the northernmost tip of Okinawa Island. The dynamic scenery at the cape surely fascinates you. On fine days, you can see many islands from the cape such as Izena, Iheya, Yoron and Okino-erabu. If you are lucky, you can see a group of humpback whales from January to March. When we visited the cape, unfortunately we could not see any of them, but we found interesting places and people.

How to get there

Cape Hedo is located at the top of the island of Okinawa. Passing through Ogimi Village, you’ll reach Kunigami which is the northernmost village in Okinawa. You do not have to turn right or left, just drive a car straight along Route 58. It is so simple. 

 

There are two ways to get there, Route 70 or Route 58. We recommend you take Route 58, because it is the simplest way. Also, you can enjoy beautiful views of the ocean along the way.

It takes two hours to get there from Nago City. On the way to Cape Hedo, you can drop in many places, though it takes more time. We found some good shops that sell souvenirs of the villages and good spots to take beautiful pictures along the way. Be sure to check the locations of gas stations and convenience stores on the way, because there are few of them near the cape. 

Where to drop in

To make your driving much better, we will recommend some good places to drop in.

Firstly, you may want to stop by a convenience store. There are a few of them in Kunigami, and this is the one located on the northern tip. 

 

Secondly, Michinoeki in Ogimi Village. Ogimi is famous for its long lived people. You can take a break and eat Okinawan traditional food. 

 

Thirdly, when you enter Kunigami village, you can see gorgeous hotels, and you can enjoy all-you-can-eat. You can find this place on your left side. This is the last space for relaxation, so you should look around with extreme caution.

Lastly, after you pass through the last convenience store, you can find the last gas station colored in red.  Be sure to check the fuel of your car.

 

Also, do not forget to take lots of pictures of the beautiful ocean.

 

 

Who visited? ~our experience~

We had an awesome encounter at Cape Hedo. When we went there, we saw a lot of people from all over the world. This means the cape is an interesting place for everyone. We can enjoy the comfortable sea breezes and some monuments. We met a couple on the way home. They were from Switzerland and looking for transportation there as buses were quite few. They wanted to visit Okuma beach before the sun went down. When we found them they looked so upset, so we asked them if they wanted us to drive them somewhere. Therefore, we picked them up and enjoyed driving to Okuma beach. It was so wonderful because we could talk about each other’s cultures, hobbies, and more in English. Like our experiences you may encounter some wonderful experiences just going there. It is sure that people visiting there like nature.

Yanbaru

The northern part of Okinawa is called Yanbaru, which means ‘vast forest spreads’. There are fewer places to shop or eat here, but there is a lot of nature. You can see beautiful mountains, seas, rivers, waterfalls and the cape. Those will give you healing and refreshment. When you are tired of being in buildings, visit Yanbaru. The blue of the sky and the sea and the horizon welcome you.

 

Ie Island

We want to tell you about a good sightseeing trip. If you go to Ie island, you must take a ship.

There are four ships from Motobu port to Ie Island every day. It is 30 minutes from Motobu port to Ie port. If you are 12 years old or older, it’s 1,370 yen for a round trip. If you are at Naha airport, you go to Motobu. You go along national highway 58, and go to Nago. Then, take route 449 toward Motobu. The port of Motobu is just before Sesoko Island.

We suggest that you borrow a rental car when you see the sights of Ie Island. If you borrow it, you can go around there for about 2 hours.

First, if you drive for 7 minutes by car from Ie port, you get to Niyathiya dou. It is a cave. It is also called “Sennin Game,” and it was used as a bomb shelter during the Battle of Okinawa in World War 2. There is a legendary rock in the cave, and it is said that if a women lifts it, she will soon have a baby. When it feels light, you will have a girl baby. When it is heavy, you will have a boy baby.

 

Second, Wajee view point is about 10 minutes by car from Niyathiya dou. Wajee is a water spring on Ie Island. It is on the north coast. We can see a wonderful view. It is so high from the sea . If it is sunny, you can see the good sea, the sky and nature

Next, let’s go to Mt. Gusuku as a symbol of Ie Island. It is a sacred mountain of Okinawa. You can climb to the top in 15 minutes. The top commands a view of the whole island and nearby islands.

Last, Hibiscus Park is a big flower park of Ie Island. We can go to this place by bike in about 20 minutes. Hibiscus Park has more than 1,000 types of hibiscus.

The biggest type is a hybrid of Hawaiian and Ie Island hibiscus, with a diameter of around 30 cm. There is an indoor exhibition space that allows you to enjoy it even on rainy days. It is open 9:00~17:00 every　day, and admission is free.

by Aimi, Karen, Keisuke, and Haruno

 

 

The Fukugi Line of Trees

We will introduce Bise place which is near Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.

In Bise place is the Fukugi line of trees. Fukugi is a windbreak. There are many this trees on this road. You may feel the wonderful natural view of the Fukugi line of trees. You can ride bicycles. There are traditional houses along the road. Their roofs are made of red cement tiles. The house is a single-family house. You can feel the atmosphere of Okinawa.

You can buy Okinawa gifts. There are handmade items at the gift shop. The gifts use colorful shells. That was very cute.

 

Also there are "shisa" statues. Shisa is a guardian angel in Okinawa. There are various kind of Shisa.

 

 

If you are tired, you can take a rest at a café. This cafe’s name is “CHAHAYABULAN.” You can see a beautiful beach here. There are many kinds of drinks and sweets. For example, fruit smoothies, cakes and ice cream. They’re yummy. We ate shaved ice with mango syrup on the top.  It was delicious. You should have some money.

Then you can go to the beach. You can go swimming and see the sunset. There is a beach at the end of the Fukugi line of trees. The sunset seen there is very beautiful. If you want to go swimming, you must have swimming wear and spare clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dolphin show can be seen at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The show’s name is “Oki chan show.” It is free to watch. The dolphin show is very exciting. Dolphins are very smart, and the dolphin’s performance is very funny and exciting. So you should see the dolphin show. You will have a good time. We hope you enjoy your summer.

Directions:

You can’t walk there. You should go there by car. From Nago, take route 449 west toward Motobu and Expo Park. Eventually, you will see Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium on your left. You have to drive past it. You will see the sign for the Fukugi line of trees. When you find this, you have to turn left. You will find the Fukugi line of trees on your left. There is a free parking lot. You can park in that place. 

 

 

Yuransen Ice Cream Cafe

At Yuransen Café, there is a panorama view of  360 degrees. We can see the very beautiful sea. Also, there are three Islands: Sesoko, Minna and Ie.

Yuransen is an ice cream shop. This shop was built by the owner. He spent eight years making the design. Yuransen has a beautiful appearance. A lot of trees abound all around this shop.
 

 

“Welcome” is written in sand. This shop is very big and has many rooms. It looks like an old western mansion. You can also go to the roof which has a seashell design and many pieces of coral. A good point of Yuransen is not only the appearance but also the view.

 












There are many desserts on the menu. Especially, ice cream is very famous. We ordered a parfait, cheesecake and ice cream, pancake and ice cream, and zenzai. There are very colorful decorations and lots of very delicious ice cream. Eating anything while watching the ocean view is a good combination. We can order dessert from 2:00. The cost is 500~1000 yen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yuransen is about 30 minutes from Meio University. First, turn right at the first signal (at Lawson). After that go straight along Route 84. There are eight signals before you get there. There is the Motobu resort hotel on the left at the last signal. There is a road on the right. Turn right at this road. There are a lot of signs that say “Yuransen.” Keep going until you see the big sign for “Yuransen”. Turn left at the sign. Then you will see the café.

If you go to this shop, we recommend going on a sunny day because you can see the scenery and beautiful sea and the setting sun. Yuransen is a good place, so you should go!