Experience the raw natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Okinawa, from the castle ruins and heritage sites of the main island to the secluded coves, vibrant reefs, and clear waters of the Kerama and Yaeyama islands. Discover Okinawa at …

Okinawa’s main island is the largest and most populated of its many beautiful islands. It stretches more than 100 kilometers north-south, and is surrounded by many small islands, some of which can be accessed via bridges.

5 天之前 · 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.

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.

Seeking a unique Japanese escape? Dive into Okinawa's beauty, heritage, and culture. Expert tips on top things to do in Okinawa, when to go and how to navigate.

Discover the top things to do in Okinawa, known for its tropical climate and beaches. Snorkel or dive in the Kerama and Yaeyama Islands or beautiful Kabira Bay. Visit Cape Manzamo, holy Sefa-Utakai, Gyokusendo cave and see sakura blossoms at Nakijin Castle ruins.

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. Come for whale watching and dragon boat races, rare flora and fauna, and an island mindset that makes you forget the …

2025年3月25日 · Understand Okinawa’s more modern history. For a small collection of islands, there is a lot of history here. Learn more about Okinawa’s role during WWII and the folktales that describe the Ryukyu Kingdom’s history before that at: Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Peace Memorial Park, Naha; Oceanic Culture Museum Planetarium, middle Okinawa Honto.

2 天之前 · An estimated 240,000 people were killed or went missing in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Eighty years later, the scars remain, allowing visitors to get up close and touch history.

Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa is home to more than 150 islands and is known for its balmy weather and gorgeous sandy beaches. The subtropical destination has a complex history; it was...