CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA TRAQUAIR
Finding a church when you first arrive on Okinawa is not an easy task and can take several months, if not longer, to accomplish. On the other hand, finding a Christian book store, with a small selection of faith-based books in English, is a whole lot easier!
Calendars, frames and misc. small gift items are available for purchase.
Individual cards and packs of cards to give to friends or send back to your peeps in the states.
There is a small section of kids books, including one of Max Lucado’s.
Key rings and phone adornments
Next time you are out lunching at this popular noodle shop, aka SomChai’s, or shopping for a wonderfully scented gift from here, or desiring a beautiful, one-of-a-kind-in-Okinawa dress for your next social funtion here, then make sure you stop at this little store tucked away on Park Ave. My friend, Hillary, went out on a date night with her hubs recently to Fertile for dinner and then they walked along Park Ave. They stopped into this shop and enjoyed talking with some of the locals there.
Christian Book & Gift Store
Payment: This store takes Yen and credit cards only.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. (Closed on Sunday)
Phone: 098-929-3776
Website: www.okinawacbs.com (All in Japanese but a great referral for your local friends.)
Address: 1 Chome-56-2 Makiminato, Urasoe-shi, Okinawa-ken 901-2131, Japan
GPS Coordinates: 26.2670862, 127.71972890000006
Directions: The Christian Bookstore has relocated off 58. If coming from Kadena area it’s on the left a few meters pass Arin Krin aka “the garlic house” and next to the Nissan car dealer. It’s a small white building (turn on side street just pass the building) and Parking in the rear. Very nice store and employees speak some English. Was able to find exactly what I was looking for.
Editor’s Note: We have added the address and GPS coordinates according to the comment left on 9/10/2015; if these are incorrect please leave a comment to let us know with the correct coordinates/address. Thanks!
The Christian Bookstore has relocated off 58. If coming from Kadena area it’s on the left a few meters pass Arin Krin aka “the garlic house” and next to the Nissan car dealer. It’s a small white building (turn on side street just pass the building) and Parking in the rear. Very nice store and employees speak some English. Was able to find exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks Jessica – I’ve attempted to find the address and GPS coordinates on Google Maps and have added this information to the post. If I have located it incorrectly please let me know!
Or need better directions and a picture of what the front of the store looks like.
Went looking for it and did not find it. I am pretty sure it is no longer open.
Whether it’s for a special love one or maybe just for you, our gifts will touch the heart and remind you of God’s perfect love. Our Gifts display your faith and let those around you know that you are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. A gift that can encourage and touch the heart makes such a wonderful gift.
Are y’all still open?
I visited the shop. Prices are really good and you can find beautiful things!
What a cute little shop. Maybe I could get something Japanese to send to my mother. Thanks for the post! And the recommendations of places around to check out.