Okinawa Island - Wikipedia
WEBOkinawa Island (沖縄島, Okinawa-jima, Okinawan: 沖縄/うちなー, Uchinaa [4] Kunigami: ふちなー, Fuchináa), officially Okinawa Main Island (沖縄本島, Okinawa-hontō), [5] is the largest of the Okinawa Islands and the Ryukyu ( Nansei) Islands of Japan in the Kyushu region. It is the smallest and least populated of the five main ...
VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
WEBThe islands of Okinawa are as diverse as they are plentiful, stretching from the main island in the north to Ishigaki and beyond in the south. There are 160 islands large and small, inhabited and uninhabited. Authentic Okinawan experiences await, with cultural treasures, outdoor adventure, and world-class diving just some of the draws.
Battle of Okinawa - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Okinawa (Japanese: 沖縄戦, Hepburn: Okinawa-sen), codenamed Operation Iceberg,: 17 was a major battle of the Pacific War fought on the island of Okinawa by United States Army and United States Marine Corps forces against the Imperial Japanese Army. The initial invasion of Okinawa on 1 April 1945 was the largest amphibious …
Okinawa Prefecture - Wikipedia
WEBOkinawa Prefecture (Japanese: 沖縄県, Hepburn: Okinawa-ken) is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan. It has a population of 1,457,162 (as of 2 February 2020) and a geographic area of 2,281 km 2 (880 sq mi).. Naha is the capital and largest city, with other major cities including Okinawa, Uruma, and Urasoe. Okinawa Prefecture …
20 Epic Things to Do in Okinawa, Japan [2024 Guide]
WEBJan 26, 2024 · 5) Visit One Of Okinawa’s Most Sacred Sites. Of the places to visit in Okinawa, Sefa Utaki is one of the most sacred. It is an important sacred site of the indigenous Okinawan religion which emphasises the worship of nature.
Okinawa Travel Guide
WEBOkinawa's climate is subtropical, with temperatures barely falling below 15 degrees in winter. The seas surrounding Okinawa's islands offer beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine wildlife. Consequently, snorkeling and scuba diving are among Okinawa's top attractions. The islands making up Okinawa Prefecture, are also known as the Ryukyu ...
Okinawa Guide: Things to do in Okinawa - Japan Travel
WEBOn Okinawa Island, places of note are the Chura-umi Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world and home to the whale shark, as well as ancient Ryukyu castle ruins, most notably Shuri-jo. Buy your souvenirs at Kokusai-dori, Okinawa’s main street. Off the main island, the Yaeyama and Miyako Islands have Japan’s most pristine beaches ...
Okinawa | Facts, History, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Okinawa, ken (prefecture) of Japan, located in the Pacific Ocean. The prefecture is composed of roughly the southwestern two-thirds of the Ryukyu Islands, that archipelago forming the division between the East China Sea to the northwest and the Philippine Sea to the southeast. Naha is the prefectural capital.
Okinawa | Okinawa | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National ...
WEBPlan your trip to Okinawa, Japan. Plan your trip to Okinawa, Japan. Plan your trip to Okinawa, Japan. Explore the tropical islands of Okinawa, in Japan's south. Around 160 islands including Iriomote Island offer world class diving and relaxing escapes.
Okinawa at a Glance | VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
WEBOkinawa Prefecture is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. It comprises more than 160 inhabited and uninhabited islands, with a combined area of over 2,000 square kilometers. The population is around 1.4 million. The prefectural capital, Naha, is located on Okinawa’s main island. It’s also the economic and cultural capital, and the most ...
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