If you have watched the music video for XG’s hit “NEW DANCE”, you may well have wondered where on earth it was filmed.
In fact, those stylish visuals were shot against Okinawa’s beautiful sea and streetscapes.
This article walks through the pilgrimage spots that ALPHAZ (XG fans) will not want to miss.
Why not plan a trip to Okinawa with the MV playing alongside, and visit those scenes for yourself?
First, enjoy “NEW DANCE”
The video above is XG’s “NEW DANCE” music video.
Pilgrimage: the “NEW DANCE” filming locations
“NEW DANCE” was filmed at the following places.
・Ginowan Fishing Port
・Naminoue Ryokuchi
・Kencho-mae Station
・American Village
・Lane to Central (bowling alley)
・Urasoe West Coast
・Ukishima Street
Let’s go through them one by one.
Ginowan Fishing Port
The most striking location in the MV is Ginowan Fishing Port.
It appears at the opening of the video and in the scenes where the group dances along the water.
The shot of the members sitting on the breakwater is another highlight.
The spot is most likely around the area shown on the Google Map below.
Naminoue Ryokuchi
Next is Naminoue Ryokuchi.
There are barbecue facilities here, so locals in Okinawa may well have been before.
It is an area with the sea and several hotels close by.
Please check the map below for the location.
The Naha Beachside Hotel is also nearby, and it is easy to reach from Naha Airport.
Kencho-mae Station
Next is Kencho-mae Station.
The scene where JURIN rides up the escalator was shot at Kencho-mae Station.
It is most likely the spot shown on the Google Map below.
American Village
Next is American Village, one of Okinawa’s best-known attractions.
The buildings in the background certainly have that American Village look.
The spot is the building that houses the well-known café ZHYVAGO COFFEE ROASTERY in American Village.
The Hilton is also close by, and the whole area has a great atmosphere.
Lane to Central (bowling alley)
Next is Lane to Central.
The scenes featuring a bowling alley and an arcade are said to have been filmed at Lane to Central.
Please check the Google Map below for the location.
Urasoe West Coast
Next is the Urasoe West Coast.
I think it is most likely Tida Yui no Hama. PARCO and other facilities are nearby, and the area is well known with visitors.
Please check the Google Map below for the location.
Ukishima Street
Next is Ukishima Street.
It is a stylish street one block off Kokusai Street in Naha.
Please check the location on the Google Map below.
Summary
XG’s “NEW DANCE” MV is a captivating piece packed with the sea and streets of Okinawa.
Visiting Ginowan Fishing Port, Naminoue Ryokuchi, American Village and the rest lets you feel the world of the video first-hand.
If you get the chance to visit Okinawa, do enjoy an XG pilgrimage of your own.
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