The American Village was originally a commercial area for officers and families of the nearby US military base, and has now become a comprehensive cultural and commercial area in Okinawa. The village has entertainment facilities with 3D images as the main body, 8-screen movie halls, shopping centers, bowling courts, American restaurants, etc. The landmark building in the American village is a 50-meter-diameter Ferris wheel, and nightfall is transformed into a large neon light, which is also popular as a night view attraction.