Tsuji, Commercial district in Naha City, Japan.
Tsuji is a commercial district in Naha where streets lined with small shops, traditional markets, and restaurants sell everything from Okinawan products to daily goods. The area consists of interconnected blocks filled with a mix of older buildings and newer structures, creating a varied streetscape.
The neighborhood developed during the Ryukyu Kingdom period as a central trading hub where merchants gathered and conducted commerce. This early role shaped its transformation into the commercial area visible today.
Local artisans and craftspeople maintain a living presence in the neighborhood, displaying their work in small studios and shops where visitors can observe traditional Okinawan techniques. Daily life here reflects the community's dedication to preserving regional craftsmanship as an active practice rather than a historical relic.
Multiple bus stops serve the area, and parking spaces are scattered throughout for those arriving by car. Walking on foot is the best way to explore the narrow streets and shop windows at your own pace.
Several buildings retain the appearance of older merchant houses while contemporary shops occupy the ground floors below, creating a layered look that reveals different eras at once. This adaptation happened gradually without erasing the original character of the streets.
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