In Chatan, Okinawa one can find the nostalgic "American Village." As the name suggests, the entire city is based upon traditional American culture and filled with themed restaurants, shops and entertainment. The village is located on the coastline and therefore, also adds the possibility of a nice and relaxed day on Sunset Beach to the agenda. It is definitely a fun and quirky place to go to if you are looking to spend some time in a place that seems to be a mix of Santa Monica, Disneyland and a Japanese megastore.
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American Village
Experience 1950's America in Okinawa
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![The entrance to American Village](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147260/1000/okinawa-american-village-147260.jpg)
The entrance to American Village
![Boardwalk in the American Village](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147271/1000/okinawa-american-village-147271.jpg)
Boardwalk in the American Village
![There are many restaurants including Western, Japanese and local Okinawa cuisines](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147264/1000/okinawa-american-village-147264.jpg)
There are many restaurants including Western, Japanese and local Okinawa cuisines
![Okinawa/Hawai infuences](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147253/1000/okinawa-american-village-147253.jpg)
Okinawa/Hawai infuences
![Okinawa Yankees](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147254/1000/okinawa-american-village-147254.jpg)
Okinawa Yankees
![Kebab store](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147255/1000/okinawa-american-village-147255.jpg)
Kebab store
![You can even go bowling in the American Village](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147256/1000/okinawa-american-village-147256.jpg)
You can even go bowling in the American Village
![You can find many military themed stores](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147257/1000/okinawa-american-village-147257.jpg)
You can find many military themed stores
![Ferris Wheel. In Okinawa they say that couples that ride it together will breakup a few days later](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147259/1000/okinawa-american-village-147259.jpg)
Ferris Wheel. In Okinawa they say that couples that ride it together will breakup a few days later
![In Depot Island you can find many imported goods](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147252/1000/okinawa-american-village-147252.jpg)
In Depot Island you can find many imported goods
![Star Theaters show movies in Japanese and in English with subtitles](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147258/1000/okinawa-american-village-147258.jpg)
Star Theaters show movies in Japanese and in English with subtitles
![American vintage clothing store](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147261/1000/okinawa-american-village-147261.jpg)
American vintage clothing store
![Typical American seafood restaurants such as Red lobster can be found](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147263/1000/okinawa-american-village-147263.jpg)
Typical American seafood restaurants such as Red lobster can be found
![Even the trash cans are Americanised](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147262/1000/okinawa-american-village-147262.jpg)
Even the trash cans are Americanised
![The entrance to Sunset Beach](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147265/1000/okinawa-american-village-147265.jpg)
The entrance to Sunset Beach
![Sunset Beach is an artificial but very pleasant beach](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147267/1000/okinawa-american-village-147267.jpg)
Sunset Beach is an artificial but very pleasant beach
![Nostalgic Coca Cola commercial at Sunset Beach](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147266/1000/okinawa-american-village-147266.jpg)
Nostalgic Coca Cola commercial at Sunset Beach
![Many locals go for a run around Sunset Beach in the afternoon](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147268/1000/okinawa-american-village-147268.jpg)
Many locals go for a run around Sunset Beach in the afternoon
![Sunset Beach is, unsurprisingly, famous for its sunsets](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147269/1000/okinawa-american-village-147269.jpg)
Sunset Beach is, unsurprisingly, famous for its sunsets
![There are many options for water sport in Okinawa](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/29038-147270/1000/okinawa-american-village-147270.jpg)
There are many options for water sport in Okinawa
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Corinna David
8 years ago
Amazing photos love the color, so vibrant!
Victoria Vlisides
8 years ago
What a novel idea haha
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