The first outlet mall to hit the islands, Ashibina is a must-shop for international visitors. The outlet mall has 70 worldwide brands at discount prices for the cosmopolitan traveler (some stores include Coach, Ray-Ban, and Nike). There is also a food court with six restaurants that can seat up to 600 guests. If you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for or need some guidance around the area, there are plenty of attendants to help.
Nago Pineapple Park teaches pineapple lovers about the life of the pineapple, from seedling to food product. A pineapple cart takes visitors through the pineapple fields and the tropical garden, and the store sells the freshest and most delicious pineapple products on the island, including a pineapple wine. Don't leave without trying the pineapple ice cream and taking a look at the pineapple charcoal. And, if you haven't gotten your fill, try some dishes at the restaurant. Those who can't carry their prizes home can use the store's shipping service.
T Galleria is an elegant boutique in the DFS (Duty Free Shopping) Mall of Naha, and elite brands pool there collection in there-bags, shoes, jewellery, wallets, belts and briefcases-all designer and slick. There are also cosmetics and beauty products paraded by top brands. There's a range of elite wines and spirits for sale, so you could make your pick from wines such as Sirromet, or cognacs such as Hennessy and Camus.
Glass House in the Forest is a studio and shop where people can come to witness Ryukyuan artisans create glassware. Not only do they get to see this phenomenon firsthand, visitors also get to try it out at the Ryukyu Glass Workshops. There is also a store where people can pick and choose among over 200 variegated kinds of vitreous creations. The workshops cost JPY1300 for student/groups and JPY1500 for general admission.
Heiwa Dori is a covered shopping cloister, with a number of shops that sell various edibles from the Japanese cuisine, antiques, porcelain merchandise and clothes (they sell mu-mu dresses too). The market is a daily-purchases centre for the livelihood of Okinawa, you could visit for a peak into their culture and way of life.
Uniqlo is a Japanese brand that designs and sells a clothing line so versatile, they've got everything from comfortable tees, jeans, trousers and jackets and formals, for men, women and kids, and all the designs are trendy and stylish. They also get together with brands to launch something new every once in a while, say with Disney or Moomins. What's more, the shop, at all its locations, is tax-free for tourists! You should totally barge into Uniqlo to find something new and amazing for your wardrobe.