NAHA The Makishi Public Market in central Naha was born here in 1950 as an outgrowth of the black market that flourished immediately after the end of World War II.
Naha shopping district “welcomes coronavirus aid with welcome arms,” Mayor Shiroma says, “We need to exchange ideas and think of a way to rebuild”
Naha mayor Kimiko Shiroma (3rd from the left) listening to Naha City Kokusai-dori Shopping District Promotion Association executive-director Akihiro Ishizaka (far left) – January 20, in front of Tenbusu Naha in Makishi, Naha
January 21, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo
Naha mayor Kimiko Shiroma made a trip to the city’s main shopping district January 20 to observe the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the commercial hub. People who work in the area told her about the difficulties they have been facing, and they requested additional support measures be enacted. Mayor Shiroma said, “I want us to exchange ideas, and to think of a way to revitalize [the area].”