Camera Stroll Through Heiwa Dori Naha Okinawa (Photos)

12 Photos to Inspire the Shoppers

 

At least once a month Yahoo emails asking for shopping articles to be written.

They are asking the wrong person.  Because, I don't like shopping.

Photos of what you see in the local shops may help you decide if you want to become a shopper.

They have some colors in the materials that just scream at you.

"Take my picture!"

So, after I ask permission, I shoot them.

Heiwa Dori is just one of the side streets off of the International Avenue.

There is a maze of covered streets that you can get lost in walking around down there.

Back in the old days, after the war, lots of people called this Black Market Alley.

Some enterprising GI's could get rich, smuggling stuff off the base, to sell.

Those days are gone.  Who wants an old Hershey's bar from Christmas ?

Both sides of the street are lined with these kinds of shops.

It's best to go through early, before crowds of tourists start showing-up.

The people are all friendly.  Some, don't mind posing for a photo.

Others, I just wait 'til they aren't looking, then, shoot.

That gal, I showed her this photo. She was a beauty.  That's all you need to know.

Those dimly-lit places get to me after awhile so, I shot some kimonos, to wake myself up.

Glassware, pottery and seashell trinkets are hot-selling souvenirs, I guess.

Herbs and spices seem to be popular with travelers from other parts of Asia, too.

You can buy ready-made kimonos or, material, to make your own.

It got me thinking when I saw this character on a kimono.

Wouldn't that look cool on a tuxedo ?

For anyone who would like a video tour of the Naha Market, I found this:

TheBladeChef guy who made it cracked me up !

Pineapple Hats and Deep Kimchi

THIS IS NOT A RECIPE BUT COULD TURN OUT ALRIGHT IF YOU GIVE IT A TRY. MIX SOME FRESH PINEAPPLES WITH KIMCHI. LET ME KNOW IF YOU THINK IT’S MARKETABLE. WE COULD GET FILTHY RICH.

The Deep Kimchi part comes from what I got myself into when my better half looked at my blog last night. Those girls weren’t wearing Pineapple hats. The wifey-pal of mine even called for their testimony.

In my defense, I have another picture of them. It sure looks like Pineapple plants, to me.

 

Look at that silly hat the girl is offering to let me wear. Doesn’t it look like a pineapple plant to you?

If that’s not enough to convince a jury of my peers, I have more evidence to present on my behalf.

Here’s a picture of a real-live pineapple growing up in the northern hills of Okinawa. It’s even a red pineapple with green thingys sprouting out of the top of its head. It couldn’t make itself look more like those girls in red kimonos unless it sprouted feet and started dancing.

 

Well, I was wrong, according to nine women, anyway. I was wrong. I’m not gonna change my story, though. They still look like Pineapple hats, to me. But, to get myself outa deep kimchi I’m being assigned Community Service. I’ll be busy attending Okinawa Dance Classes for a few months.

Pineapple Plants In Their Hair: Pineapple Hats?

These Gals are doing a formal dance. They are all decked out in pretty red kimonos. They have silver and gold fans and wave them while dancing. Every movement they make is with precision.

So, why are they wearing Pineapple Hats on their heads while doing such a formal dance?

This is where the internet just kills me. I'm in a non-writing mode (in case you haven't already noticed) this week. So, I figure I'll throw a photo on the blog quick, Google and find out something about Pineapple hats, real quick and get outa here. I have a typhoon stirring things up and want to get home quick and tie a few things down. Well, there's just too much information on the internet.

I swear, I'm not making this up. Google Pineapple Hats, yourself, if you don't believe me!

There's Pineapple Truckers Hats, Pineapple Hat Crochet Pattern-Clear Urine Substitution Kits,
Exotic pineapple baby hats that will delight any mum, Natural Fibers Handmade Pineapple Hats, Pineapple Fruit Hats, Pineapple Army Hats, "White" Pink Pineapple Hat, a guy named Tommy Bahama with Stingy Brim Printed Pineapple Hats and even a gal named Juliet who knits Pineapple Hats so well they make you hungry. I gave up after 4 pages of Googlin and gigglin.

It'd probably be quicker for me to chase one of these gals down in the photo and just ask them, "Why were you wearing a Pineapple Hat or plant or tree on your head with a red kimono?" Huh?