Prefeitura de Okinawa Experiências culturais

This time, I had a photoshoot with the handsome Mr. Keiya. The photographer was very kind and great at conversation. Even though my English is poor, he still communicated with me using a translator. We met at Senaga Island for the shoot, and we originally planned to go to the beach afterward, but it happened to be a holiday with a music festival. The photographer immediately offered several alternative options for me to choose from. His photography skills are top-notch! 👍🏻 The next time I come to Okinawa, I will definitely book a session with Mr. Keiya again!

The shop is located inside Makishi Market. You can go from the 1st-floor entrance up the stairs to the 2nd-floor shop and just show your reservation confirmation. After taking off your shoes at the shop entrance, you need to put them in a plastic bag. You'll also be given a large bag for your personal belongings (and a numbered wristband to wear). Any food or drinks should be placed separately on a small table inside the door. You really need to remember to look after your belongings, because I forgot the Chinsuko I bought at Shuri Castle in the shop and didn't take it with me. By the time I remembered, it was the next day, and it was Sunday, the shop's day off, so I had to give it to the shop (cries). This shop is very popular. I arrived on time for my reservation, and there were already at least 4 to 5 mainland Chinese girls getting dressed or queuing. It took about 30 to 40 minutes before it was my turn. I recommend booking the earliest slot if possible, so you don't have to queue, and the outer and inner garments you want to wear won't be picked by others! The shop staff are very friendly and kind. Even though they are extremely busy, they will communicate with you patiently about what hairstyle you want and what belt style you'd like. They will also help take photos when they are free after finishing their tasks. Makeup is not included, but hairstyle and dressing are (you can choose between kimono or Ryukyu traditional clothing). Two-toed socks are provided. For the Ryukyu traditional clothing, you choose the outer and inner garments separately. You change out of your own clothes in a small changing room, put on the flesh-colored bodysuit provided by the shop, and then queue up for your hairstyle and dressing. You can also choose your own hair accessories. Finally, after taking all the photos you want and taking off the Ryukyu traditional clothing, you don't have to undo your hairstyle. The shop will even give you a small hair tie (you choose the design). This was truly a very interesting experience, highly recommended~

A hairstyle design is a must! It's the essence of the overall look 🥹 The aunties will use curling irons to style your hair. You can choose your favorite style according to the in-store diagrams. Even if you don't have long hair, it can still be styled beautifully!!

Kintsugi class was fun and educational! The staff was friendly, helpful, and very attentive. Studio was easy to find and very pretty. Bonus that you get to take home your piece of art! Definitely recommend!

Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Leider war meine Farbtube anfangs fast leer, was das Malen erschwerte, aber nachdem ich gefragt hatte, füllte das Personal sie nach und es wurde einfacher. Wir konnten zwischen einer tiefblauen Glasfarbe oder einer roten wählen. Manche Farben ließen sich leichter auftragen, andere waren eher schwierig. Man interagiert nicht viel mit dem Personal; man kann jederzeit fragen, wenn man etwas braucht, aber normalerweise wird man in Ruhe gelassen, um zu malen.

Location: The room was nice and beautifully decorated. Activity: Very fun, used coral to paint beautiful shirts. Equipment: Good equipment, with a variety of stencils. Safety: Very safe. Instructor: Good and easy to understand.

I was recommended this experience by a nice lady in Osaka and I couldn't thank her enough. I had so much fun painting my Shisa to my liking. I just would have liked to get a bit of history about Shisas even as a printout. The staff was very nice and accommodating.

Highly recommended to everyone! I apologize for bothering them due to a change in my itinerary, but the aunties were very enthusiastic in helping me check things. Even though their English wasn't great, they tried hard to communicate using a translator. They were even worried that my subsequent plans would be affected 😭😭. In the end, they helped me change the time. It was pouring rain that day, and they even helped me dry my shoes under the air conditioner!!! They are very dedicated, meticulous, and provide immense emotional value. They proactively helped me take photos and even gave me a small gift. I was truly and pleasantly healed. I hope more people get to know them 💗

It was a unique experience. I was the only customer and was given close guidance in making the necklace. Although the staff could not really speak English, there was an instruction sheet in English and she tried her best to communicate with me. I was also served a cup of tea and cookie at the end of the workshop.