Several local restaurants will supply you with conventional forks and spoons. One of the most delightful Okinawan customs is gift-giving. Okinawans exchange presents between friends and neighbors on seasonal occasions, journeys, moves and at the beginning of the new year. When receiving a gift, it is customary to give one in return. Remember, if you give a gift to an Okinawan, he or she will most likely feel obligated to give one in return.
Ensure exchanges are appropriate.
Other Okinawan customs deal with matters of courtesy. First, show respect for the elderly, as they have an exhaulted place in Okinawan society. Second, you should not walk into Japanese homes, shrines or temples wearing shoes. When in doubt, observe our hosts and do as they do. Generally, you do not have to leave a tip at off-base restaurants, hotels, bars or in taxicabs.