Park Avenue, Okinawa City. 31/12/2012

At the moment, active duty military on Okinawa must be back on base before 11pm. As midnight approached on New Year’s Eve, the normally busy Park Avenue in Okinawa City was like a ghost town.

Park Avenue, Okinawa City. 31/12/2012

It’s interesting to note that there seemed to be no Japanese in the area also. Park Avenue really needs a makeover if it’s to compete with other areas for business.

Park Avenue, Okinawa City. 31/12/2012

At Music Town young Japanese were taking part in a rap dance battle, while in Chatan thousands had gathered to watch a fireworks display. Not surprising really that Park Avenue was left empty.

New Year’s Eve Dance Battles at Music Town