Must-see nightlife in Okinawa & the Southwest Islands

  • Miyako-jima Cafe Karakara

    Okinawa & the Southwest Islands

    Stop in to pay a visit to the inimitable and delightful Mr and Mrs Yamashita, who built this fabulously atmospheric sea-shanty cafe on the road to Ikema…

  • Cafe Taniwha

    Yaeyama Islands

    You can't do better than Cafe Taniwha as a first stop in Ishigaki. Owners and citizens of the world, Kuri and Fusa have created a snug, welcoming space…

  • Bar Natural Reef

    Amami Islands

    This tiki bar on Chabana's main drag is the best watering hole on the island, with plenty of yū sen, a local shōchū (strong distilled alcohol) made from…

  • Rehab

    Naha

    This 3rd-floor international bar on Kokusai-dōri attracts a friendly, mixed crowd and has cosy nook seating, imported beer and two-for-one drinks on…

  • Helios Pub

    Naha

    Craft-beer lovers who tire of Orion can perk up bored palates with a sample flight of four house brews (¥900) and pints for ¥525. Edibles cover the pub…

  • Bar Pulse

    Okinawa & the Southwest Islands

    Run by the English-speaking P-Boo, who spins tunes from his extensive and eclectic collection, this bar is a welcome aural refuge from Okinawa's…