Okinawa Main Island (Living)
Japanese (Native), English
4 hours on average
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My name is Tateo. I am officially registerd English tour guide and introducing about Okinawa's history,culture, and nature.I am elderly person but have gone through lots of expericences that happened during US occupation after WW2. For the example, change of monetary system(US dollar to Yen),Change of traffic regulation(driving vehicle from right to left).The reversion of Okinawa to main land Japan was biggest historical event.The US administered Okinawa for 27 years. As a result, thing were Americanized in many aspects. Historically, Okinawa was once independent nation until 1872.During Kingdum era, Okinawa actively traded with China, South Asia Countries, Korea, and Japan. In the end, our culture is quite differ much from main land Japan. For instance, architectural technique, daily customs, and culture are also unique. Okinawa is the only prefecture belong to subtropical climate zone. Even winter time, it's neither hot nor cold. People can enjoy marine sport all through the year.Canoeing, Kayaking, Diving, and Snorkeling are popular.
Besides, beatiful white sand beaches and attractive coastline are abundant. Green sea water and blue sky have been lured people from all over the world. Traditional music and dance are worth seeing. Please visit Okinawa and enjoy extraordinary trip. I will be looking forward to seeing you soon.
Tateo was an excellent guide with extensive knowledge of Okinawa, but he might not be the ideal choice for YouTube videos, possibly due to his age.
Thank you for coming Okinawa for an interview on the theme of longevity. I would be happy if I could be of some help. I hope for good result. Thank you for writing a review. Regards Tateo U.
Tateo was a wonderful guide. He was responsive prior to the trip, offering tour customizations and accommodating additional people with limited notice. The rental car was clean (and air conditioning appreciated!). Tateo took us to interesting places, gave us insightful commentary that we wouldn't have learned without a guide, and was overall quite nice and helpful. We were in Okinawa on business, and this was a great day to pack in a lot of sightseeing in a short amount of time.
Hi, Jodie S. Thank you for making time for sightseeing even though busy with work. It was nice to be able to introduce various aspects of this small island. There is a proverb in Japan that says what happens twice happens three times. There are still many places to see. I look forward to your third visit. Thank you very much for making time write such nice review. Please give my regards to both of your friend. Regards Tateo U.
My family and I contacted Tateo for a tour in Okinawa. The day was amazing!!! We were able to get to know the culture about this beautiful island. My family and I got to know the history about Okinawa, we truly were surprised about how deep it went! Im really glad that we contacted Tateo for the tour. Him being a local made the experience more interesting, since he knows Okinawa by heart. It was also very convenient that he was able to move us around the island, since transportation in Okinawa is mainly by car. Amazing tour and we recommend his tour!!!
Hi, Angela V. Thank you for coming all the way from Mexico to this small island as a family trip. For those of you who have seen many famouse places in mainland Japan, how was your trip to Okinawa? I hope the trip will remain as a memories for your future life. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write such a nice review. Please give my best regards to everyone as well. Best regards. Tateo U.
Tateo was the best part of our visit to Okinawa! My sister, daughter and I enjoyed our tour so much, we talked about it all night and still do with the rest of our families. We had so many questions, and thanks to Tateo he shared his knowledge and helped us better understand its history and culture. Tateo made us feel like family. My mother was Okinawan. But unfortunately she never had the opportunity to visit and that saddens us. So in her place we had the urge to visit and educate ourselves about our ancestry. Okinawa was charming and we enjoyed our visit immensely. Thank you Tateo for being so kind and for a wonderful day! Sincerely, Doretta, Pam and Shelby
Hi, D0retta B. Your e-mail and picture you sent brought me June 20th to mind again. Althought it was only one day, it was a day that a deep impression on each of you. If you have a alter at home show photos to your mother, she will be happy. While I was a guide, it felt like I was traveling with people close to me rather than Americans. Please use this trip as inspiration and do your best in the future. Come and see Okinawa again. Thank you for writing great review at the end. Best regards Tateo U.