Approach the charm of the deep town "Kadena Town"!

About 1 hour by car from Naha Airport. Kadena, where about 80% of the town is U.S. military base, is densely populated with private houses, as can be seen from aerial photographs. It is full of spots to play, eat, touch, and learn in the area of a small town, and is blessed with nature such as the sea and forests.
In addition, there are many shops where you can feel the United States, and you can enjoy a deep Okinawa trip that cannot be tasted elsewhere in the atmosphere of the town, which is strongly influenced by the United States culture!
The more you know, the more you will introduce Kadena, a town that is sure to be addicted to the charm from various angles.

"roadside rest area Kanana" is located in the middle of Kadena Town, which was renewed in 2022. It has a direct sales place and restaurants that sell local specialty products, and a learning facility where you can learn about history, and is used by tourists and local residents. It also provides long-distance driving and travel rest spots, as well as providing tourist information, so tourists are also used for collecting information.

The building is a four-story building, with multiple restaurants on the first floor, and vegetables and souvenirs from Kadena-cho can be purchased at the production area direct sales office.

On the third floor, you will find the Learning gallery space where you can learn about the reality of the base town and the culture and history of Kadena town. In the new and very beautiful exhibition room, photos and manga images are explained in an easy-to-understand manner, and I was able to learn about the history of the town, including the Battle of Okinawa.
Especially in the cylindrical space in the center of gallery space, I was surprised to be able to experience the realities of sight, hearing, and smell of aircraft noise and exhaust gas. On the day of the interview, I saw students on school excursions for peace learning.

There is an observatory on the rooftop, and the base is in front of you! Kadena Airfield is the largest U.S. Air Force base in the Pacific region, with two 3,689m runways with a 300m overlane. If you look through the installed telescope, you can see the runway closer.
If you're lucky, you can see the takeoff and landing of military aircraft up close, and a sound level meter is also installed, so you can experience the sound coming out of military aircraft and see the units measured.
I couldn't see it because it was not the time of takeoff and landing on this day, but it seems that the noise could be "more than 100 dB" that could not be talked.
In addition, the observatory displays a picture book of airplanes and helicopters at Kadena Airfield.

An attractive activity where you can experience the nature of Okinawa up close. By exploring the mangrove forest while rowing kayaking, you can enjoy a sense of unity with nature that you cannot usually experience.

mangrove Kayak is an easy outdoor activity that can be enjoyed with family and friends throughout the year because it does not require any special skills or physical strength, regardless of the season. The mangrove Kayak in Kadena town is worth a try to experience the beautiful nature of Okinawa, where you can move your body and experience local ecosystems and cultures while feeling close to nature.

Even if it gets wet, gather at the Nature Experience Center to give a lecture on how to use the paddle.
I'll take it right away. This time, we had two people experience it with one boat.

At first, I focused on my arm and thought it was hard, but when I heard the point when I rowed, I was able to move forward steadily. If you row a kayak, is this city? As you think, there are green on both sides, so you can feel the great nature.
Mangrove forests are a habitat for a variety of living things, and we were able to observe fish and birds, sometimes crabs and small animals from kayaks, introduced them, and enjoyed a relaxing time.
It is such a recommended activity that people with a wide range of target ages and who are not confident in their physical strength can easily enjoy!

The experience center was completed in April 2022 and is beautiful, and you can take a shower after the experience.
There is also a locker with a key for your baggage. There was an exhibition room on the first floor, where you could learn about the nature of the Hija River.
Mr. Tamaki, who was in charge of the guide this time, also likes kayaking himself, and he rides on days off.

The kayak, who rows quietly, was away from the hustle and bustle of the city, providing a relaxing time and refreshing.

For lunch break, I went to LUKE TACOS, a stylish tacos shop on Shinmachi Street with stylish exterior and interior! When I enter a tacos shop, I feel upset for some reason and feel brighter (laughs).
The interview group received a very popular octopus rice plus one topping, a tacos 1P, and "OKINAWA PLATE" (1,290 yen) with a drink. Tacos is a homemade semi-hard shell, and the salsa sauce with delicious tomato sweetness was exquisite!

How about choosing original goods from Kadena town as a souvenir? T-shirts and stickers can also be purchased at Kadena roadside rest area.
The T-shirt, which is a perfect blend of American and Okinawan tastes, is the "Kadena Corinna T-shirt".
What is Corinna? It is said that "Cary", which means good luck, and "Na", which means land, have been combined and "Cary Na" has become "Cadena"!
3,960 yen per sheet (tax included) The color is available in two colors: white and black!

Chronicle stickers are packed in stickers with the charm of Kadena-cho, and are on sale in all 16 types.
Each sticker has a meaning and is designed with motifs such as history, culture, and food, and it is fun to find the same place as the sticker picture!
There is no doubt that you will like Kadena more! 1,408 yen (tax included) for each set of 4 sheets, even if you sandwich it between a PC or mobile phone, you can feel Kadena town close to you.