Also, planning a trip with son who really wants to visit Japan but I hate huge crowds and just think Tokyo would drive me crazy but at least everyone is polite! Maybe just a couple of days there. Have been reading about a city ...like the Silicon Valley of Japan similar to Tokyo but smaller, less crowded and less expensive...maybe we'll try that. It's called Fukuoka and have found some hidden gem tours of Japan which do that area instead of Tokyo.
I ❤ Fukuoka and been there a few times due to work travels in the 90s. One of my favourite Japanese ports when it comes to food and entertainment and mom loves it too! Fond memories.😍💕⛩️🛣️
I always enjoy not only the scenic views, but the history you back it up with... That's what really sets your videos apart from most UA-cam travelers...
My husband toured the island of Okinawa several times while serving in the USMC for 20 years. Unfortunately it was always as "unacompany" duty, so I couldn't come along. Thank you for show casing your visit to this island even if it was just a little bit and the weather wasn't the greatest😊
Wow! What you probably weren't aware of is that this island is the most haunted places in the world! Thanks for all the amazing, great, and consistent videos guys!
Keenly following your excellent Japan series, picking up tips for our (me and my wife) trip to Tokyo and Kyoto this summer! Glad you’re having a great time with Chris’s parents!
Fascinating Place! Love the all of the temples in a jungle setting. Cool that it"s not busy like tokyo but a much mellower version of it'. Food looks really good. Enjoy! 😊
Another awesome video. I loved seeing your parents holding hands!❤Filming in the rain was just as interesting as if it were a clear day and I really liked that you did it. Great job and I love traveling with you!
Wow! I really enjoy your content. Please keep up the great work; the story about the history of Japan was incredibly fascinating. You seem to be an amazing couple with a great appreciation for exploration.☺ ❤🙏
As far as I heard, it was not Japan that invaded Ryukyu, the present day Okinawa, but Satsuma domain, the present day Kagoshima Prefecture. Satsuma domain also fought a war against the British, but they were defeated. Anyway, thanks for the video, as I've never been to Okinawa.
Welcome to Okinawa, Japan this weekend to tours this amazing city in Asia May of 2024❤❤❤I wish you guys safe journeys & good luck always in peace 2024❤❤❤
So glad u guys liked the raw liver! Most tourists wouldn’t even try it😂. Also the logo on the beer mugs doesn’t necessarily indicate the beer you ordered. It’s common use same beer mug for all their tap beer so most likely u guys ordered a different beer the second time.
The "Lion Dog" Statues, as you called them, are actually called Shi Shi Dogs. One of them has an open mouth for evil spirits to fly into, and the other has a closed mouth to trap the evil spirits. They are always displayed in two's for this reason, and you would never see two of them displayed with both having opened or closed mouths.
Interesting to see Shuri Castle. Okinawa was the largest battle of the Pacific War, and the most intense fighting took place around Shuri Castle and along the so-called 'Shuri line'.
Freeze frame at 9:33 and tell me if anyone sees a person in the flames, in the middle, just between the two dark roof elevations? I keep replaying it, and it is very clear!
think i know where you mean, looks like they slide down after the roof collapses? Just building material though probably, the building was already completely burnt at that point and there were no casualties as it started around 2 a.m
I suppose all I can say is when I went to Nha Trang in Vietnam once, one day it was sunny it was so ultra sunny so everyone went to the beaches, then the next day pours basically prevented human activity from going to the beaches, so the sunny-rainy culture in the Pacific Islands are very islands are very much at thought here!! 🤔😁
They don't know and lets keep it that way, too many influencers exposing and ruining EVERY beautiful area. Somethings are just perfect without the camera and videos. Appreciate the moment without all devices.
The best beaches in Okinawa aren't North of Naha as surmised by the narrator. The best beaches are well south of Naha, towards Nago, on the South China Sea/Western side of the Island.
@@JumpingPlaces One would think that having lived there for 4 years and having a map of Okinawa on my wall, that I wouldn't have made that mistake. I blame old age. :)
All TV channels cut abruptly to the announcement that North Korea had just fired a ballistic missile toward Okinawa and that people there should take shelter in concrete buildings.
Mount Suribachi was a Japanese stronghold, some of the last holdouts. Many Americans died attacking Suribachi. It has intricate tunnelling all over Suribachi. Just saying Tom Crosby YQR Regina, Canada
Great video... Makes me miss Japan.. This will help fill in the blanks on Japan history.( Yes I'm going to be off a little on numbers and dates.) Did you know as China was falling to the huns, that's what the great wall was for to stop invaders. And to be able, to signal, with fires and smoke for thousands of miles, what was going on. Well the Emperor's family was to danger of been killed. He lived in the forbidden city. The young boy Emperor, was Thought to be of God. And was night worshipped. As the plot to kill them grew closer. And his army could not hold back the invasion. 150.000, Chiness, and all of the empires family. Left China about 2500 years ago. They left by boat, they took half of the written Chinese language. And paddled away.....with no clue where they were going. The Empires faith rested on what the young emperor said.... They followed the sun.... The island they landed on had no people, a new land. Now it's called Japan. All Japanese, oldest names....will lead back to China. And China and Japan, had one of the bloodests wars... The only reason Japan's, empires army's did win was Americans, with held oil JAPAN HAD BOUGHT AND PAIDED FOR. And America,...left in China..fighter planes called tigers, they left AMO, cash... Chinese used the wepons against the Japanese, then they turned on the last empire of China's, family...and started a COMMIEST country... Then the sealed China's boarders to all out siders.. I might be off on a few points... In the state department USA . I was ordered to learn everything Asian, who hates who, why, how come. ECT ECT. Whitehouse got mad at me in 1975 I brokered a IMF rebuilding loan for Vietnam, the government of Vietnam, paid me 2%, of what I got them in bank loans... My fee, 2% was 2 billion cash. 😊
I imagine though Okinawa had to be rebuild because the American's bombed the island heavily during World War II and the Japanese hid in caves to survive
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Also, planning a trip with son who really wants to visit Japan but I hate huge crowds and just think Tokyo would drive me crazy but at least everyone is polite! Maybe just a couple of days there. Have been reading about a city ...like the Silicon Valley of Japan similar to Tokyo but smaller, less crowded and less expensive...maybe we'll try that. It's called Fukuoka and have found some hidden gem tours of Japan which do that area instead of Tokyo.
I ❤ Fukuoka and been there a few times due to work travels in the 90s. One of my favourite Japanese ports when it comes to food and entertainment and mom loves it too! Fond memories.😍💕⛩️🛣️
Okinawa is part of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Very beautiful place, Japan. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you too
Wow, Okinawa looks absolutely stunning! 🌴✨ The hidden gems of Japan never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing this unique perspective! 🇯🇵❤
Seeing your mom and dad walking together reminded me of my parents. 6,2 Dad and 4,11 Mom.
I always enjoy not only the scenic views, but the history you back it up with... That's what really sets your videos apart from most UA-cam travelers...
Okinawa has more to see and explore than i thought it would, especially that impressive castle and gardens that you and Carol visited.
yeah if we had good weather we would have been able to visit more places, a lot to do!
Great video as always. Chris you do an excellent job at calling out the names. So nice to see your parents still holding hands while walking.
Loving Okinawa - the Hawaii of Japan! Your parents are sooo cute, too! So nice that you can travel with them!
Great to see your mum and dad just walking hand in hand.
Beautiful! I love Carol’s dress. Stay safe and happy!
Thank you for sharing your experience in Okinawa, a very beautiful place.
My husband toured the island of Okinawa several times while serving in the USMC for 20 years. Unfortunately it was always as "unacompany" duty, so I couldn't come along. Thank you for show casing your visit to this island even if it was just a little bit and the weather wasn't the greatest😊
Another beautiful part of Japan. Very impressive palace. 😲👍😊💙🇯🇵⛩️
It really is!
so nice you're travelling with your parents
Wow! What you probably weren't aware of is that this island is the most haunted places in the world! Thanks for all the amazing, great, and consistent videos guys!
Keenly following your excellent Japan series, picking up tips for our (me and my wife) trip to Tokyo and Kyoto this summer! Glad you’re having a great time with Chris’s parents!
Even in the rain you have shown a beautiful Japan…thank you for sharing ❤
You kids make great videos. And kudos to you for going out in the rain and still filming. This was a really good one.
Currently stationed here for 2 years and it’s very beautiful. The traffic is a nightmare through
I loved there for 5 years. I miss it sooo much!
Such a cool video! I have absolutely adored your Japan series. Great job showing a different side of Japan
Another Awesome Adventure Thank You Chris & Carol🙂❤👍
I've been meaning to visit this amazing country for years .. glad to see it through your eyes for now😍
Definitely visit, such a big variety of things to do here :D
沖縄はちょっとこれから台湾戦争に巻き込まれそうで怖いので、できれば、四国にいくとよいと思います。
シーズンにいけば、阿波踊りを見ることができます。何万人も見学にきます。
同じように美しい海があって、四国は巡礼がありますので、スピリチュアルな旅ができます。四万十川（Shimanto River）という日本で一番美しい川があり、カヌー遊びなどができるはずです。サイクリングなども楽しめます。
登山好きな人は、剣山と石鎚山があり、石鎚山は鎖で登らないといけません。かなりハードです。
四国では、うどん、かつお、野菜寿司（ヴィーガンにぴったり）、徳島ラーメンなどがおすすめです。果物は温暖な土地なので、スイカなどもおいしいです。香川では、鶏肉を焼いたのがおいしいです。一鶴という店が有名です。
淡路島では、鳴門の渦潮を遊覧船で見学できますし、大きな橋を渡れば、神戸に入れます。神戸牛を楽しめます(少々お高いですが）。
Okinawa is beautiful despite the rain. ❤ love how your parents still hold hands while walking Chris. 😊
Very interesting video. Thanks
Fascinating Place! Love the all of the temples in a jungle setting. Cool that it"s not busy like tokyo but a much mellower version of it'. Food looks really good. Enjoy! 😊
Great content, you purposely explain the brief history of the places. Kudos!
Another awesome video. I loved seeing your parents holding hands!❤Filming in the rain was just as interesting as if it were a clear day and I really liked that you did it. Great job and I love traveling with you!
I miss Oki so bad! i just need football there and i'd never have wanted to leave.
Wow! I really enjoy your content. Please keep up the great work; the story about the history of Japan was incredibly fascinating. You seem to be an amazing couple with a great appreciation for exploration.☺ ❤🙏
Wow, that was fast. Thank you for sharing.
The beach next to American village is really nice.
Very impressive sites and food options😊
I really appreciate your history lessons that go along with the areas you are viewing! THANK YOU!
I swam with turtles in Miyako island. beautiful white beach. Taketomi island is also amazing plae. 🤫
Beautifull Okinawa!!! Enjoy!!!
Yeah, one of the many, many things I love about Japan. You can leave your belongings and not have to worry
Love your content as usual... your parents are awesome.... God Bless you'll.
Really enjoying your blogs guys,you two have got such an easy going friendly disposition!👊
@25:16 The largest of the four main islands of Japan, where Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara are located, is called Honshu (本州).
Thank you again Chris and excellent video.
I live in Okinawa. Naminoue Shrine is one of the eight Ryukyu shrines. ☺
Very interesting place I’d love to visit Okinawa one day .. great vid .. thanks 🙏 🙏
Awesome! I'll be visiting Naha for a concert next week!
Thanks for sharing this video with us
Great video as always, I missed where you stayed in Okinawa. You said near the port?
yeah, showed it in the video before this one
As far as I heard, it was not Japan that invaded Ryukyu, the present day Okinawa, but Satsuma domain, the present day Kagoshima Prefecture. Satsuma domain also fought a war against the British, but they were defeated. Anyway, thanks for the video, as I've never been to Okinawa.
Welcome to Okinawa, Japan this weekend to tours this amazing city in Asia May of 2024❤❤❤I wish you guys safe journeys & good luck always in peace 2024❤❤❤
I love okinawa!
Ha, I agree with you regarding the bars
popular castle , yet not too busy on a Sunday :-)
So glad u guys liked the raw liver! Most tourists wouldn’t even try it😂. Also the logo on the beer mugs doesn’t necessarily indicate the beer you ordered. It’s common use same beer mug for all their tap beer so most likely u guys ordered a different beer the second time.
Koniechiwa! Welcome to Japan!
Done Egypt , the tombs are special .
I went to the beach under the overpass. There's a part of the beach that's directly under the bridge so you can be sheltered if the sun is strong 😂
Hi Chris - Maybe go to Phu Quoc Island Vietnam 🙏✌
Good idea!
The "Lion Dog" Statues, as you called them, are actually called Shi Shi Dogs. One of them has an open mouth for evil spirits to fly into, and the other has a closed mouth to trap the evil spirits. They are always displayed in two's for this reason, and you would never see two of them displayed with both having opened or closed mouths.
Looks like such a cool place to visit... hopefully you land on some nice beach weather soon 😂
yeah we were here for around 6 days but only had 2 good weather days and one of them was spoilt because of the tsunami warnings.
Interesting to see Shuri Castle. Okinawa was the largest battle of the Pacific War, and the most intense fighting took place around Shuri Castle and along the so-called 'Shuri line'.
yes we read that the most intense fighting took place here
Very enjoyable ❤
Freeze frame at 9:33 and tell me if anyone sees a person in the flames, in the middle, just between the two dark roof elevations? I keep replaying it, and it is very clear!
think i know where you mean, looks like they slide down after the roof collapses? Just building material though probably, the building was already completely burnt at that point and there were no casualties as it started around 2 a.m
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That green fruit is called Sikawasa if memory serves
Kyoto! Nice! Can’t wait for that one. See if you can get Carole to dress like a ghesha girl.
Another great video. You mentioned in a previous video that you are both tall, how tall are the two of you??
Your kids make great chill videos. No pun intended but holy cow, raw liver.
Honshu or Honshū ("main island"), historically called Akitsushima ("Dragonfly island").
Will you also go to Ishigaki and Yonagumi ?
Hmm even at the top , serious walls !
OMW , how long to build all those walls , all that time ago !
Is the ocean water here cold?
I suppose all I can say is when I went to Nha Trang in Vietnam once, one day it was sunny it was so ultra sunny so everyone went to the beaches, then the next day pours basically prevented human activity from going to the beaches, so the sunny-rainy culture in the Pacific Islands are very islands are very much at thought here!! 🤔😁
Very cool 👍🙂
Try a crane game arcade place!
Too bad about the rain, I would have liked to see other islands and beaches. When is the best time for dry weather?
That’s Balete tree or Banyan tree. There’s no Coconut trees in Okinawa ?? That Beach is beautiful.
Bom dia tudo bem ❤❤❤
ASSISTI O VIDEO E CURTIR PRINT ❤❤❤
Okinawa、mensore!
Japan, it's great.
Come on out, everyone.
OMOTENASHI、おいでやす、めんそーれ！
First thing come into my mind when you say Okinawa is Karate .. Japanese Martial Arts. 😄
Decent sized beers at a fair price .
They don't know and lets keep it that way, too many influencers exposing and ruining EVERY beautiful area. Somethings are just perfect without the camera and videos. Appreciate the moment without all devices.
so why are you watching and commenting which pushes the video further? lol
Just because he watched this video doesn’t mean he’s in favor of taking videos in sacred places. You’re an idiot.
good！
you shpuld definitely visit Ishigaki or Miyakojima next.time
they look incredible :D
The main island is called Honshu it’s the 7th largest island in the world
Ya compartí el video.
The best beaches in Okinawa aren't North of Naha as surmised by the narrator. The best beaches are well south of Naha, towards Nago, on the South China Sea/Western side of the Island.
confused as when i search nago on google maps it is north of Naha?
@@JumpingPlaces Hi, After I posted that I realized it was wrong and came back to correct but couldn't find it.
@@JumpingPlaces One would think that having lived there for 4 years and having a map of Okinawa on my wall, that I wouldn't have made that mistake. I blame old age. :)
no worries, made me think that there was another region called nago below haha
All TV channels cut abruptly to the announcement that North Korea had just fired a ballistic missile toward Okinawa and that people there should take shelter in concrete buildings.
Mount Suribachi was a Japanese stronghold, some of the last holdouts. Many Americans died attacking Suribachi. It has intricate tunnelling all over Suribachi. Just saying Tom Crosby YQR Regina, Canada
oops wrong island that was iwo jima near island tsc
Many Japanese also died
Iwo Jima is off limits to tourists
not big issue, in japan they rebuild shrines , palaces non stop
Their most important site burning down is still a big issue to the locals
Most Japanese I spoke to during my 15 years here said , Okinawa is not part of Japan.
Oh no , allergical to shell fish ? Can you get treatment :-) The lobster was cool !
🥰🥰🥰
Hello
Great video... Makes me miss Japan.. This will help fill in the blanks on Japan history.( Yes I'm going to be off a little on numbers and dates.) Did you know as China was falling to the huns, that's what the great wall was for to stop invaders. And to be able, to signal, with fires and smoke for thousands of miles, what was going on. Well the Emperor's family was to danger of been killed. He lived in the forbidden city. The young boy Emperor, was Thought to be of God. And was night worshipped. As the plot to kill them grew closer. And his army could not hold back the invasion. 150.000, Chiness, and all of the empires family. Left China about 2500 years ago. They left by boat, they took half of the written Chinese language. And paddled away.....with no clue where they were going. The Empires faith rested on what the young emperor said.... They followed the sun....
The island they landed on had no people, a new land. Now it's called Japan.
All Japanese, oldest names....will lead back to China. And China and Japan, had one of the bloodests wars... The only reason Japan's, empires army's did win was Americans, with held oil JAPAN HAD BOUGHT AND PAIDED FOR. And America,...left in China..fighter planes called tigers, they left AMO, cash... Chinese used the wepons against the Japanese, then they turned on the last empire of China's, family...and started a COMMIEST country... Then the sealed China's boarders to all out siders.. I might be off on a few points... In the state department USA . I was ordered to learn everything Asian, who hates who, why, how come. ECT ECT. Whitehouse got mad at me in 1975 I brokered a IMF rebuilding loan for Vietnam, the government of Vietnam, paid me 2%, of what I got them in bank loans... My fee, 2% was 2 billion cash. 😊
I was at Camp Schwab in Okinawa with Marines in 1983! Went to top of Mt Fuji! Nice!
Why don't we ever see Carol's parents 😮
they have been in videos before
I imagine though Okinawa had to be rebuild because the American's bombed the island heavily during World War II and the Japanese hid in caves to survive
who are "they" and what don't they show us? :P
I assume the rainy, bridge beach, war damaged portions... and "they" is mainstream travel agencies.
I assume the rainy, bridge beach, war damaged portions... and "they" is mainstream travel agencies.
@@CallengeXcepted oh ok fair enough :)
Ahem , 25 min walk for you fit guys :-)