369 farm cafe

Have you ever tried a shaved ice or pudding, or drinks made from Yanbaru (north of Okinawa) foodstuff? Do you want to try some? 369 farm café is a perfect place to enjoy them.

The café sells not only shaved ice, baked pudding pies, drinks and jam but also sells handmade accessories. There are 2 people who run this café. They use materials like syrups, jam or coffee from their field. The baked pudding pies are also made from scratch. They want to give us an original taste of local ingredients.

And now, we’re going to talk about the shaved ice. Its menu depends on the season. For example, they provide mango in summer and pumpkin in autumn. When a new flavor is released once a month, regular customers check it out on Facebook. There are three ways of eating the shaved ice so you can enjoy it whichever way you eat it. They said there is a popular menu that depends on who is eating. For instance, foreigners tend to eat mango shaved ice and kids tend to eat the strawberry milk one. We ate three kinds of shaved ice. 

As you can see in the photo, although the size is small, it was big enough to eat. We couldn’t imagine how big the regular one must have been! You can also take it away. Its price is cheaper but if you want a lid, you need extra money (10 yen). All Meio students have a student discount on weekdays. Why don’t you go?

You can check flavor and our recommendation here!

Zenzai (Japanese sweet dish of azuki bean with cake)    

• 369
• Black honey 369 (369 means Milk)
• Black honey and Soy flour (RECOMMENDED!)
• Tiramisu
• Apricot kernel and Mango
• Espresso 369

Shaved ice      

• Mango
• Tankan
• Tankan 369 and Cream
• Passion fruit and Mango and cream (RECOMMEND!)
• Coconut and Milk and Lime jelly
• 15369(Ichigo miruku means strawberry and Milk)
• Lime cello and Milk (alcohol)
• Shikuwasa and Milk
• Mint and Milk

Pudding pie    

• Deep red potato
• Cheese
• Strawberry and White chocolate (RECOMMEND!)
• Plain

369 farm café is a really popular place not only for tourists but also locals. Therefore, there is always a lively atmosphere in the café. There are about 12 seats in the café, so if you can get your seat you are in luck! But taking it away and eating at a beach is one of the best times, isn’t it? Please try visiting 369 farm café ! Enjoy!!

369 farm café takes about 10 minutes by car from Meio university. About 25 minutes by walking from Meio university. It’s near the Super Hotel.

Open : 11:00〜18:30      Close : Wednesday, Thursday

Parking area : for about 6~7 cars

Tell : 080-6497-3690

Address : 〒905-0011 1007  Miyazato, Nago, Okinawa Japan.

Mail Address : info@369farm.com

Glass Art "Ai"

              Do you have an item which is the only one in the world? On June 21, we visited glass art “Ai”. Originally, glass art “Ai” was established in 1998 in Itoman city, so where we went is the Nago branch shop. It takes about ten minutes from Nago Pineapple Park on foot. At that shop, we can make our own glass by ourselves.

              There are two most interesting things about making our own glass. First, we can choose the colors which are contained in the glass. We can also choose the color of the body. Yuichi chose pink and white as the inside colors and pink as the body. Yuichi made a glass thinking of spring. Shogo chose blue, white and light blue as the inside colors and blue as the body. So, it looks totally blue. It reminds Shogo of the blue ocean of Okinawa! 

Second, we blow air into the glass while rotating long and narrow stick. At this time, we must be careful not to blow so strongly that the glass will be broken. And not to rotate the stick so fast to keep the shape of the glass beautiful. It takes about twenty minutes for one person to make his or her own glass. We spent 2500 yen to make our glass. But actually, it depends on how many colors you choose or what kind of ornament you choose.  

Yuichi is making his glass

              The best reason that we recommend Glass Art “Ai” is that it is easy for everyone, especially foreign tourists, to access there and get a great experience. The experience of making their own glass must be a big memory for Okinawa tourists. We were surprised when we saw our complete glasses because they were so beautiful. Thanks for the staffs, although we are amateurs, we can make it as well as a professional. To make a great memory in Okinawa, we recommend glass art “Ai.”

Access

Address Aza Nakayama 211-1, Nago city in Okinawa prefecture

Phone number 0980-53-2110

Website https://www.glassart-ai.jp/

Hours and days Open 09:30~18:00 Close every Tuesday

*Reservation needed

Cafe CALiN

Are you tired of your busy days? Especially, the sound of vehicles, many crowds, the middle of exam week, tight deadlines of your schoolwork and so on. It is like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. You must be tired. In those cases, you should go to Café CALiN. Come get refreshed with us!

When we left from Nago, there were no clouds in the sky. It was a boiling hot day. At that time, in our car, our water bottle was sweating, and it seemed like the beginning of summer. Then we turned up our favorite song, and turned on the air conditioner. This weather raised us up, and it was the best match with summer paradise by a simple plan. When we just went straight to the north, buildings gradually disappeared, and instead, we could see lush greenery from outside of our car. And we arrived at Yagaji island, we couldn’t find Café CALiN. Needless to say, we were completely lost. It is because there were many narrow paths around the shop. And, there was no signboard for the shop. So you have to look hard at the roads around there. Then we learned one thing. It is that Google maps is not much help on Yagaji island. So we called the shop to ask the way there. And finally, we could get there.

The clear sky blue door of the shop suddenly appeared from the woods as if the door welcomed us. There were no sounds of vehicles, no crowds around there. We could hear only the sound of the soothing breeze. When we went into the shop, we felt as if we were the main characters of Ghibli. It had such a fancy interior, and also there were some cute accessories and dishes. Also there were some doughnuts lined next to the register. Then, the shop staff said, “We are the sister brand of Shima doughnuts.” After that we ate “Taco rice Doria (Doria is like potato gratin, but with rice instead of potato)” and “Green curry with Okinawan summer vegetables.” Both are very delicious and the price is very reasonable. We recommend that women should eat them because they are very healthy. After we ate lunch, we enjoyed looking at accessories and dishes. Whenever you see them, you must feel like buying them. When we left there, it was getting darker. Before we realized it, the shining sun changed to a soft orange sun. These days we are getting overwhelmed with our schoolwork, so we were refreshed in a day.

Sometimes, people want to run away from the things they should do. But it is not a bad thing. It happens to the best of us. At such times, you should take a deep breath, go driving somewhere far away, and visit a fancy café. So Café CALiN is the most appropriate place to refresh yourself. Let’s try to visit there!

Open: 11:00~17:00    Close: Monday

Tell: 0980-52-0200

Address:〒905-1634  522 Untenbaru, Nago, Okinawa Japan.

Ie Island

Directions

Here, we will tell you how to go to Ie Island from Nago city. Ie Island can be accessed via a 30-minute ferry ride from Okinawa Motobu port. A round trip fare is 1370 yen for an adults and children are 690 yen. When we arrived at Ie Port, we rented bicycles. Probably, you think that it will be tiring going around the Island by bicycle. However, it was so awesome. You do have to ride a bicycle.

Wajee

Wajee

It is located at the northwest bank of the Island and means, "underwater spring." Local people still use it an important source of drinking water from the old days. Now, Ie soda and Awamori using the water of Wajee have been produced and they are popular among locals. On a sunny day, you can see incredibly beautiful scenery.

Bijiru Stone

Niyathia Dou

At first, we went to “Niyathia Dou”. It is located in the southeast. From Ie port to Niyathia Dou is about 15 minutes by bicycle. While you go to there, you can see the beautiful sea and you can feel a comfortable wind. When you arrive in there, you can see a beautiful scene. The sunlight is streaming through from the outside of the cave and a transparent sea that can be seen from the cave is very mysterious. There is also a mysterious stone. It is called, “Bijiru Stone.” When you lift this stone, a boy is born when it is heavy, and a girl is born when it is light. It is known as a power spot to many people.

Soki soba

Zenzai

Parlor Penshima
We recommend a good place when you are hungry on Ie Island. We will introduce “parlor penshima." From Ie port to there is about 3 minutes by bicycle. It is a small parlor, so you have to look around carefully. When you find it, you can eat a good meal. We ate Soki soba and Ice Zenzai so we recommend them. This Soki soba contains pork, kamaboko (fish-paste loaf), green onions, red ginger and soup. You spend only 550 yen, you can eat such a delicious one and become full. If you finish eating the main dish, you will want to eat Ice Zenzai. It is a famous frozen sweet in Okinawa. It is only 300 yen and if you pay 350 yen milk syrup is added to it.

Address: 240-2, Kawahira, Ie-son Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 905-0503, Japan

Flap Coffee & Bake shop

Flap over to Flap Coffee and Bake Shop. One sip of their coffee, and you will flip over with the rich taste and your heart will flap with joy.

Do you like coffee?

This shop was opened 9 months ago in Nago. There is a nearby cake shop called Cake House Sakura and a blue door as a guide when you visit. In the shop is a relaxing atmosphere. If you love a cup of great coffee, you must visit Flap Coffee and Bake Shop in Nago, Okinawa. The shop is conveniently located on Hwy 449, off Hwy 58, where you can stop over for a cup of their heart flapping great coffee on your way to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.

When you open the blue door to this quaint coffee shop, the first thing you notice is the beautiful hardwood floor, and handcrafted tables and chairs which may accommodate a party of ten people or ten couples. Or your left sits a long comfortable couch with coffee table in front. There is a long counter facing the window with comfortable chairs where you can study, read, or work with your laptop. This shop’s menu varies from coffee, home baked sweets and sandwiches. For example, caramel macchiato, caffe latte, cappuccino and so on. This shop’s coffee is slightly sweet so, it is easy to drink.

A married couple manages the shop. They proudly present you with a single origin coffee from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Guatemala, Indonesia, and Colombia, and of course their special blend of coffee. The wife bakes Chocolate brownies, Cinnamon rolls and so on. They are very yummy. The husband makes coffee. They are particular about coffee, sowe can’t drink at another place.

We asked why he opened a coffee shop. He loves coffee. He was working on coffee machines and appliances in Tokyo. He met a coffee shop on his way to work. It was a shop serving espresso. After drinking it, he decided to master coffee. At the time, there was not Starbucks coffee in Japan. And espresso coffee was not popular. Before Starbucks came to Japan, he went to Seattle in the USA to go for coffee. After training, he came back to Japan. He moved Nago because he thought that Nago is suitable for raising children. So, he opened a coffee shop. The name of the shop is FLAP COFFEE and BAKE SHOP. It was because the latte art in the leaf looks like a feather, and flight, and flapping.

The atmosphere in the shop is good. The interior is also nice and relaxing. The interior of the shop was designed by his acquaintance. He has a passion for coffee. His coffee is loved by a lot of people. Many customers are young people. But, various ages of people visit the coffee shop. Some people enjoy coffee time slowly in the shop, some people stop by the store and take out. Eating delicious coffee and baked goods will rest your mind. And you also will want to visit FLAP COFFEE again. Please do visit FLAP COFFEE and BAKE SHOP in Nago by all means.

Address:  905-0009 4-19-3 Umusanomori, Nago Okinawa

Kouri Island at Night

Are you tired of everyday? Do you want to heal? If so, you should go to Kouri Island at night. Then, you can see the sky filled with stars. You may forget your real busy life. Kouri Island is famous for the beautiful blue sea. Many tourists visit to see the view all the time. However, the beautiful view is not only the sea. Kouri has another fascination. That is the starry sky! On a clear night, you can watch a lot of stars, and you also may watch shooting stars.

We thought that it was like a planetarium when we saw the sky. It is hard to find out zodiac signs because of too many stars. You can enjoy the wonderful sky with friends, your girlfriend or your boyfriend, favorite music, telescope, fluffy pillow, and so on. The Kouri sky was too beautiful, so when we went back to Nago, we felt as if we were in another world.

Suggestion

Our suggestion to enjoy the Kouri night more is to compare the daytime and the nighttime. For example, when it is light, you can swim in the sea, and after that, you can enjoy BBQ, and at the end of the day, you can watch the starry sky. Then you can see a different Kouri from the daytime. This is one of the ways to enjoy Kouri’s night sky. It is also good to take pictures of the day and the night.

Caution

In summer, you should bring insect repellent. There are mosquitoes, so you will get a mosquito bite if you do not have something to keep them away.

Location

〒905-0406: It takes about 20 minutes to go Kouri Island from Nago City.

(You can go there by car or bike)

Have a romantic time!

Ma-Blue Garden House and Cafe

How it looks 

In Ma-Blue Cafe, there are many Hawaiian knick-knacks. A concept in this cafe is a Hawaiian style.There is much nature and it has an atmosphere which we can relax in. Therefore, we can take a break from the busy everyday life and reflect on ourselves.

How was the food it serves

It is a Hawaiian style cafe restaurant. There are such fantastic dishes there!

Even just loco moco, they have 10 kinds on the menu. Especially the 3 most popular loco moco are: 

1. Hawaiian loco moco (original spicy BBQ sauce)
2. Mabel loco moco (original demi-glace sauce)
3. Garlic shrimp loco moco

They also sell bread, drinks, smoothies, scones, pasta and omelette rice. 

The dishes at this restaurant are very big so we couldn’t finish eating everything.

What services do they have

Place to eat. It is a cafe restaurant where you can be relaxed. And the place makes us feel like we are in Hawaii. They serve Hawaiian style food. We can eat inside or outside on the balcony. And we can take out the food and eat at the beach near the restaurant. (about¥1500~2000 dessert included)

Place to sleep over. They have three guest rooms where we can sleep and stay overnight. We can see the beautiful ocean from the rooms. They have comfy beds and sofas, and some rooms have a private pool too.  (¥10260/a person)

How to go there

We will explain the directions from Nago to the destination. First you go on the way to Churaumi Aquarium along the coast, and keep going to 505 until the Guskiken (West) signal. After that, turn right immediately, turn left immediately and turn right immediately again. The roads are narrow and bit difficult to go, on so you might nearly get lost. But it's okay because you all have google maps. We recommend using it:)

Address 〒905-0208　沖縄県国頭郡本部町新里247-1 

Phone number TEL.0980-48-2222

Website http://ma-blue.com/index.html

They are open 10am~7pm 

Closed on Monday