Okinawa Weather on August 12th
🌤️ Haisai! I’m CULT.
Today, I bring you the Okinawa weather report for 12th August.
Typhoon No. 11, Bavi, is gradually moving away from Okinawa. Although it’s quite far from the main island, the winds are still strong enough to be felt, but there hasn’t been any rain. Ishigaki Island has also shifted from being directly affected to indirectly affected, showing a significant change from the initial path. Therefore, it seems that Okinawa will continue to experience very hot weather for the time being.
Okinawa Weather Video on 12th August
There’s nothing particularly special about today’s Okinawa weather video. Just take it as a glimpse of what it was actually like today.
From Kokusai Street to the West Coast
This is the scene on Kokusai Street at lunchtime.
It’s Tuesday today, but there are quite a lot of tourists. With the Costa Serena cruise ship docked, there are at least an additional 1,000 to 2,000 tourists in Naha since yesterday’s sunset, making it feel even busier. There are cruises departing from Korea and Taiwan, so if you prefer a more relaxed way of travelling, it might be worth looking into. There are a few cruise packages that visit several Japanese cities over a 5-night, 6-day itinerary.
From a distance, I saw a group of tourists entering, so I couldn’t capture it. Anyway, today as well… Fukushu-en isn’t usually crowded with tourists, but there are quite a few people entering.
This is the view of Naminoue Shrine. Yesterday evening, there wasn’t a single tourist, but this afternoon it’s quite bustling. There were quite a few people wearing yukata or Okinawan kimono. Originally, Okinawan kimono is a garment that requires many layers, but most people seemed to have left out one layer. It’s a shame because the weighty feel of the Okinawan kimono is quite beautiful.
On the other hand, yukata is made from breathable material, so it can be worn even in summer. Today, the wind was strong, so as long as you avoided the sun, it was manageable to walk around in such clothing.
Here is the view of Naminoue Shrine today. I hope everyone enjoys their time in the water safely and drives safely too!
And at Naminoue Beach… there are loads of people for a Tuesday afternoon. The original photo shows every single facial expression, but to avoid the hassle of mosaicking, I’m deliberately uploading the photo in a smaller size. Interestingly, there were quite a few Westerners.
This is the view of Tomari Bridge.
Some people worry that it might be tiring for me to post about the weather in Okinawa every day, but I actually ride an electric bicycle to get around quickly. I know all the shortcuts, so it takes me less than five minutes to get from my house to Naminoue Beach using the west coast road. It’s faster than driving. If I drive, I hit six traffic lights on the way to Naminoue Beach, but on a bicycle, I only hit one.
This route is also great for those who enjoy jogging or marathon training. The new city park is nice too, but there are too many elderly people there, which can be a bit of a hindrance when running. Here, there aren’t many elderly people. [Google Map]
This is the view of Tomari Port.
At Tomari Port, there are ferries available for tours to various islands west of Okinawa, and today there are quite a few people setting off and returning by ferry. With a blue alert issued from 6 PM today, the ferries are bustling about.
Despite the high temperature and intense sunshine today, the wind was refreshingly strong enough to warrant a blue alert.
Evening in Miebashi
Before heading home, I’m going to enjoy a refreshing matcha tea zenzai. As expected, Fujia seems to make the best zenzai. Today, for the first time… I experienced waiting at Fujia. Seeing so many customers made me feel proud.
This is the water level of the Miebashi River in the afternoon. These days, they drain all the water during the day and refill it at night. I’m not sure why, but they’ve been changing the water like this every day. There’s no rain forecast for Okinawa for a while… It would be a problem if it continues not to rain.
After working for a while, I took a nap and then went out briefly at sunset. This street is usually quiet. It’s known for its great restaurants, but only those in the know tend to visit.
The Miebashi River in the evening has been replenished with water. As the water is continuously released and refilled, it now appears remarkably clear. It might be an effort to keep it clean.
Expected Path of Typhoon No. 11, Bavi
It seems there’s no need to worry about Typhoon No. 11, Bavi, anymore. Three days ago, it might have reached the main island of Okinawa, but now it won’t affect the main island or even Miyakojima. Only Ishigaki Island is expected to experience some rain.
Here is the weather forecast for Okinawa for the next 10 days. The two regions mentioned above are on the main island of Okinawa, while below are Miyakojima and Ishigaki Island. A notable feature is that there is no rain forecast for the main island for the time being. This information is from Japan Weather News, and the Japan Meteorological Agency does not count brief showers as rain. They tend to give a more positive weather forecast, whereas AccuWeather is known for its more negative predictions. AccuWeather might show rain all week long.
This is due to brief showers that last about 10-20 minutes a day. There’s no need to worry too much about it. Many people tend to worry, and responding to each concern can be tiring, so only those who read this will get the information..
I’ll be visiting American Village tomorrow, so I’ll update you on the weather there! That’s it for the Okinawa weather report on August 12th. See you again tomorrow with more Okinawa weather updates. Matayasai 👋
