Street Snap #20 Park Avenue, Koza (Okinawa vol.6)

Avenue Street in Koza showed me something different: a human scale that is rarely found in modern cities.

On Avenue Street, the human scale of the space felt just right. The arcade gave the area a sense of unity. Even if some buildings had changed, the atmosphere remained strong. Cars moved close to the buildings, and people walked beside them. It was not about separating vehicles and pedestrians. It was about sharing the space.

The scale of the arcade, the winding roads, and the presence of plants made the space feel calm and welcoming. Even under the arcade roof, the street felt light and breathable.

As I walked through that street, the overlapping layers of time and culture sparked my imagination. ■

All photos in this article were taken with a RICOH GR III and edited in Lightroom.

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Explore the full Okinawa series:

Vol.1 Journey to Naha

Vol.2 Naha Tomari Port

Vol.3 Sakaemachi Market

Vol.4 Koza Cityscape-1

Vol.5 Koza Cityscape-2

Vol.6 Koza Park Avenue

Vol.7 Koza Crossroads

Vol.8 Naha Fukushuen Garden

Vol.9 Naha Beach & Departure