Local Supporter Yasuko Honda

Local Supporter

Yasuko Honda

Hooked on visiting filming locations

Light on their feet and full of curiosity! If they have two days off, they always go somewhere and never miss visiting new spots. Recently, they seem to be into "pilgrimages" to places they've read about in books or filming locations for movies.

BEB5Okinawa Seragaki: A laid-back, stay-focused hotel with lounges extending both indoors and outdoors, and an open-air pool. You can also enjoy wood-fired pizza and gelato. All rooms come with a kitchen, a large refrigerator, and a balcony, and the beach is right there. I also recommend combining your stay with cycling, diving, or trips to the Yanbaru area and the Churaumi Aquarium.

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Please tell me your recommended spots in the Seragaki area of Okinawa.: As a "soba-jogu" (Okinawa soba lover), I highly recommend going on an Okinawa soba tour! Even though it's all called Okinawa soba, the noodles differ, the soups differ, and there is a rich variety of toppings. Why not try many different kinds of Okinawa soba and find your own personal favorite?

Please secretly tell us some hidden gems that only a local would know.: BEB5 Akatida Banta is about a 10-minute drive from Seragaki, Okinawa.
If you go snorkeling, you can encounter beautiful coral and colorful fish even in the shallows. You might even see sea turtles! If you go when the tide is low, you can sometimes find fish near the sandy beach, making it fun for tide pool exploring, and the sunset is beautiful, so I also recommend it as a place to stop by.

What is a trip that remains in your memory?: I am aiming to conquer all 47 prefectures and have currently conquered 42!
Among them, Hokkaido remains in my memory. When I was driving through Biei, the whole area was shining golden with autumn leaves, and although I think it's different from what Marco Polo intended, I was moved to exclaim, "The golden land of Zipangu!"

How do you spend your days off?: I often spend my time relaxing by the sea. Eating takeout from a cafe or reading a book while listening to the sound of the ocean makes the day fly by in an instant.

Is there anything you always bring with you when you travel?: It's a bit cliché, but a smartphone charger. When traveling, I often use my smartphone to look up directions or restaurants, and it frequently runs out of battery. It's reassuring to have a portable charger.