Did you know?: History of American Village

Did you know?: History of American Village

by Shoji Kudaka
Stripes Okinawa
February 14, 2019

The location of American Village used to be under the water. In 1981, Hamby Airfield, which was used as a US Marine helicopter base during the Vietnam War was returned to Okinawa. A coast adjacent to the airfield was reclaimed, and the popular shopping area came to be constructed there.

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