Readers’ Pick – 2011 TOP TEN

We asked: YOU answered. 

Throughout 2011 we have been polling our Okinawa Hai Facebook fans about their TOP TEN picks for the year.  Below are the lists of the top activities, restaurants to eat in, etc., that our readers love to do on Okinawa. 

Looking for something to do on your weekend off, or a tried-and-true restaurant on a night you can't stand to be in the kitchen?  Check out what our readers have chosen as their top picks for the year.


IF YOU HAD JUST ONE WEEKEND TO VISIT OKINAWA,
WHAT ACTIVITIES WOULD YOU DO?

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  1. Visit the Churaumi Aquarium (with a stop at Pizza in the Sky afterward)
  2. Hit the beaches for swimming, sunning, snorkling, and diving fun
  3. Get a pedicure at Cocok's
  4. Explore the caves, snakes, and Eisa dancing performances at Okinawa World
  5. Head to American Village and Sunset Beach for shopping, food, and people watching
  6. Stroll down the Sunabe Seawall
  7. Visit historical sites, such as Shuri Castle and Nakamura House
  8. Drive up to Okuma with a hike to Hiji Falls
  9. Visit Kokusai Street and the indoor markets
  10. Take a tour of the Pineapple Park and indulge in all the free samples at its gift shop

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO OUT TO EAT?

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  1. Arin Krin
  2. Coco Curry Ichibanya
  3. Four Seasons Steakhouse
  4. Kitakaisen
  5. YoshiHachi Sushi Bar
  6. Gen Sushi
  7. Bovino's Brazilian BBQ
  8. Capital Steak House
  9. Freshness Burger & Gordie's Hamburger
  10. Sam's By The Sea & Sam's Anchor Inn (no post currently on Okinawa Hai)

WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE SUSHI RESTAURANT?

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  1. Kitakaisen
  2. YoshiHachi
  3. Delicious Sushi
  4. Okinawa Sushi Bar (no post currently on Okinawa Hai)
  5. Jiro Cho (no post currently on Okinawa Hai)
  6. Su-Su-Soon
  7. Sushi Zen
  8. Ichibantei
  9. Liberal Sushi
  10. Sushi Manami (no post currently on Okinawa Hai)

WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE BEACH?

  1. Araha Beach
  2. Tropical Beach (no post currently on Okinawa Hai)
  3. Kadena Marina (no post currently on Okinawa Hai)
  4. Maeda Point/Flats
  5. Zanpa
  6. Ikei Island
  7. Seragaki (no post currently on Okinawa Hai)
  8. Sesoko
  9. Torii Beach
  10. Sunset Beach (no post currently on Okinawa Hai)

{Note: These lists are not yet complete and will be added to as we conduct new polls. Visit this page often to see what else we've added, or "like" our Facebook page to join in on the fun.}

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