An intimate space for 20, this hole-in-the-wall venue is all about fun and relaxation. Set live performances and acoustic sets take place Thursday through Saturday, while patrons can feel free to use any of the instruments in the bar for open mic night on Mondays and Wednesdays. Tuesdays are particularly special, because that's when the proprietor takes the stage and dazzles the guests with magic tricks and fortune telling. The music, Western fare, and cocktails will have you leaving with a light heart.
Just off Kokusai Street in the heart of Naha City, D-Set Cafe holds a variety of live events that cover musical genres from the traditional kumiodori (Okinawan folk song and dance) to jazz, rock and punk. Folk group Kaguya Himo is their headlining band, and they perform on the last Saturday of every month. Visitors will be able to find friends among the multitude of music lovers that frequent the brightly lit cafe, and groups of friends can share a pizza and fries. Opening times and cover charge vary widely according to the event, so be sure to check the website for details.
Facing Sunset Beach near the American Village, Entertainment Pub Restaurant Karahaai lives up to its name, with lively performances featuring Tink Tink and the famous Rinken band paired with freshly prepared food and creative cocktails. Both groups perform traditional Okinawan music while wearing bingata (a colorful dyeing technique) costumes. The Fenutin restaurant, by the same owner as Karahaai, is right next door. People who prefer a quieter meal can reserve a table or private room. Reservations can be made through the website.
Karaoke House Tomato is a karaoke bar and restaurant. If you want to be a singer or just love to hear your voice, you can go ahead and entertain yourself and the people sitting around. Although there is a bar here, you can take along your children as the bar has a separate kids’ area. So, while you practice singing in the karaoke rooms, your children can have some fun time, too. And the fantastic food that they serve here will make you come back for even more. The bar hosts private parties, as well.