Bike Ride Through Okinawa, Japan (Koza, Gate 2, Park Avenue) Ambient Noise 

Ty for this i was in okinawa. 89 and 90. And stayed at park avenue we rented a mansion there ..loysnof great memories Ty so much

Me and my family stationed at Kadena AB the Navy side COMFLEACTS Okinawa in 1982-86. I miss the gate 2 when they a have lot of established Stereo Shop, China Pete, Souvenir shops, the Pink SuperMarket, at the Hwy 58 the Aloha Restaurant, Johnny used Cars and the rows of Furniture Shops made in China (Dragon Stereo Cabinets, Round Carving Coffee Tables, Coromandel Divider made from Mother of Pearls, Stones, Jade.

Very cool video. I was there 83-85 USMC Camp Foster. My hangout was the Gate 2 street food and Apple House

Oh, to be young enough to go out and see the island on a bike!! I'd need a moped. Thank you for the tour!!!

Loved it!felt like being there!even after 40 years I still miss it! Looks a lot different in some ways ,seems like they’ve done a lot to make it more beautiful.the sidewalks and the park weren’t like that back then. I used to ride on highway 58 ,there was a Burger King,a McDonald’s,and Dairy Queen,I always thought the burgers tasted like fish!maybe just the atmosphere ha! Thanks for doing these videos it sure is nice to get to see what’s there now and feel like I got to visit!❤

Nice ride. That was very interesting and relaxing. Some of the sidewalks you were on looked super narrow. Is there lots of people riding on the sidewalk? And are helmets required? And definitely some good steep hills.

imagine being a marine in Okinawa

I used to eat at that Charlie's tacos all the time 77 - 80 . Awesome! Though it was rumored it was dog meat at the time. Could gave been b.s. The tacos were awedome! Amazing its still open! Right up a block or two was where I got all my KISS records and paraphanalia. Went to Kadena middle school that appears to now be houses...lol

WOW THANKS!! 50 Years since I was on the Island, GO USAF !!

I've enjoyed the ride a long. Memories of Kosa to Gate 2, when I was stationed at Camp Foster Aug74-Sep75. Things have changed. Thanks again, Semper Fi

Things have changed,Iwas there 56-58,60-65,70-72. I did enjoy the island,thanks for the tour.

The myth I was told was is if you see swarms of dragon flies over water there is a possibility of a typhoon. Otherwise over land it is just mating season. Which truly happened when I lived there from 1965 - 2015 with a few times living in the states in between those years.

We stayed at the Crown Hotel when my grandson and I came in 2019. We stayed for 30 days, rented a car and had the best time. The hotel was awesome, very clean, friendly staff and awesome breakfast, lunch and dinner. Close to post office, zoo, exchange, Daiso, grocery stores and everything. We really enjoyed it.

Hi! 50 years ago for me out of Sukiran, spent free time around Koza and Futema. Is there an A&W still there? lol Doubt it. Thank you

Brings back memories, but some of the places I don't recognize anymore. Thanks, Matt. Suggestion, next time: show a route map.

Are you going south okinawa nishihara i saw that harp white cover and mcdonlds i remember if thats the same mcdi how many mcd is there..

Also the Club Heartbeat next to Charlies Tacos I believe used to be Club Memory, at least back in the 90s. I only know this because that path was on my daily 5 mile jogging route in the wee hours going from Kadena Air Base housing out Gate 2, around Koza a little bit, and then down to Gate 3 and back home before going to work. Oh, the good old days.

Matt, you need a bell to let people know you're passing! 🙂

Fantastic video Matt. These are my favorite formats, just cruising around Okinawa while I try to figure out if I recognize anything. So much has changed from my years there. I recognized the new and sad version of Chuo Park Avenue and the Koza Bowling Alley. That's about it. I really like the bike riding perspective. Thanks

Also I noticed at least one junk yard (maybe treasure yard in Japan) where I used to go to maintain my vehicles with replacement doors and other parts that had rusted or whatever, and Okinawa still hasn't figured out the weeds along the roads problem. Like you say, Okinawa is still a mystical and wonderful place

When are you and kit going to take chris to taco charlies..he didnt try yet is typhoone season in april right

Where is the park at the 10:40 mark?

I never knew the name of "Park Street", but I've been there a few times in my two years I spent there. *** Checkout RU-vid Timestamps (here's an example>> 29:14)