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 | Facts, History, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Okinawa, ken (prefecture), Japan, 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 …
Okinawa Travel Guide - japan-guide.com
WEBJapan’s sub-tropical island paradise with white sand beaches and unique culture. Intro. Attractions. Okinawa (沖縄県, Okinawa-ken) is Japan's southernmost prefecture, consisting of a few dozen, small islands in the southern half of the Nansei Shoto, the island chain which stretches over about one thousand kilometers from Kyushu to Taiwan ...
Okinawa Island - Wikipedia
WEBIt is 500 km (270 nmi; 310 mi) northeast of Taiwan. The total population of Okinawa Island is 1,384,762. [3] The greater Naha area has roughly 800,000 residents, while the city itself has about 320,000 people. Naha is the seat of Okinawa Prefecture on the southwestern part of Okinawa Island.
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 …
VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
WEBOkinawa at a Glance. History. World Heritage. Traditional Culture. Food & Longevity. Wonderful Nature. Beach Information. Dive Sites. Events. DESTINATIONS. The 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.
Okinawa | Okinawa | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National ...
WEBJapan's southernmost prefecture, Okinawa is a chain of islands with its own history as an independent kingdom and a distinctly subtropical climate, as well as the birthplace of karate. Explore the ruins and restored castles of the Ryukyu kings, and visit magnificent beaches and coastlines with an amazing array of coral and undersea life.
Okinawa | Japan, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBOkinawa, city, Okinawa ken (prefecture), Japan. It is situated in the central part of Okinawa Island and was designated as a new city in 1974. Originally occupying a region of agriculture and forestry, the city, after World War II, became the location for the U.S. Kadena military base, which.
Okinawa Prefecture - Wikiwand
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 ). Quick Facts 沖縄県, Japanese transcription (s) ... Close.
Okinawa Islands Travel Guide - What to do on the Okinawa Shoto
WEBThe Okinawa Islands (沖縄諸島, Okinawa Shotō) are a group of about two dozen islands around Okinawa Main Island (Okinawa Honto). They are one of three major island groups making up the Okinawa Prefecture , alongside the …
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