Exotic Flea Market in Asia
Hanby Flea Market is a flea market held on weekend nights in Chatan-cho, Okinawa Prefecture.
It is characterized by an exotic atmosphere, like a night market in Asian countries, with many foreigners and young people.
The items for sale vary widely, from clothing, tableware, and military uniforms to foreign products and handmade accessories.
Because of its proximity to an American military base, the market is also famous as a well-known spot for those in the know, where you can find products disposed of by the military and other foreign products that are hard to find anywhere else.
Point 1: There are many food shops such as bakeries, taverns, cupcake shops, etc.
Although it is a flea market, there are also many food vendors, including bakeries, taverns, cupcake shops, Mexican restaurants, etc., although which ones are open depends on the day.
According to some, the number of food and drink stalls has decreased recently, but a long time ago, there were many food and drink stalls, and it was a place where people could enjoy eating along with shopping.
Some of the food and drink stalls are so small that it takes a little bit of courage to go to them, and the feeling of an exotic night market is unmistakable.
Point 2: You may be able to get bargains from the U.S. military disposals.
Chatan Town in Okinawa Prefecture was originally the site of an American military base, and various American-style commercial facilities and restaurants stand side by side on the site, including American Village.
Therefore, many stores sell clothing such as military uniforms and boots sold by the U.S. military, and since they can be purchased at reasonable prices compared to other stores, many customers come here for military uniforms and other military goods such as rations.
Sometimes, customers are surprised to see such items, saying, “What? Do you have all this stuff? It is also known as a great place to find unexpected bargains.
Point 3: Be aware that some of the stalls give off a unique atmosphere or are suspicious.
Some of the stalls at the Hansby Flea Market are just a collection of miscellaneous items that make you wonder, “What kind of store is this? or stores that have a decidedly suspicious atmosphere.
However, it is in such miscellaneous stores that you may find bargains, and many of the stores are a bit like flea markets in Asian countries, where curiosity is piqued.
The greatest advantage of the Hanby Flea Market is that anyone can open a booth for 1,500 yen per booth (free of charge in the free zone), so it might be rather interesting to try opening a booth in the opposite direction.
