“ZAKIMI CASTLE RUINS It was built between 1416 and 1422 by the renowned Ryukyuan general Gosamaru, a project which involved workers from as far away as the Amami Islands, and was partly constructed with materials taken from nearby Yamada Castle.[1] Zakimi Castle oversaw the northern portion of central Okinawa Island. The fortress has two inner courts, each with an arched gate. This is Okinawa's first stone arch gate featuring the unique keystone masonry of the Ryukyus. Before and during World War II, the castle was used as a gun emplacement by the Japanese. After the war it was used as a radar station by the US forces. Some of the walls were destroyed to install the radar equipment, but they have been restored. Zakimi Castle and Okinawa's other castles were named World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in November 2000.”

“If you will look for the Okinawan pottery, "Yachimun-no-Sato" is highly recommended place. There is not only shops you can buy items, but also a climbing kiln to produce pottery. The artisans from during training to professional matured are working there, running their workshops (now about 20). mapcode: 33 855 410*55”

“読谷村の新鮮な野菜、フルーツ、お肉、お豆腐、お惣菜が揃います。その他地元の加工品もお土産に最適です。隣接するパーラーで沖縄そばやソフトクリーム、バーガーなどあります。フルーツは郵送もしてくれます。 ７時閉店なため、お惣菜が読谷一早く半額になります笑（４時頃〜）。 Farmer's Market "YUNTA ICHIBA". Fresh Vegetable from village,fruits,meet,TO-HU,dishes,etc.”

“朝６時半からやってるローカルスーパー。お惣菜、お肉、お野菜などどれも地元色豊かで新鮮。有名なのはチーイリチー５００円。おつまみやお土産に最適なスーチカー（塩豚）塊で真空パック１４００円。金月そばのオーナー夫人からここのもやしは最高！と評判。活気があります。お出かけのお供にお惣菜ぜひ！ The Local Shop ”IKE SHIRO STORE”. dishes,vegetable,meet and more! very core and lovely shop in this village.”