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Okinawa is ichiban!
okinawa is ichiban! Some Interesting Tidbits that Make Okinawa Unique (from Okinawa Magazine, published by the Okinawa Prefectural Government and the Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau) the jewel in the pacific: OKINAWA, THE TROPICAL TRAVEL DESTINATION Okinawa is ichiban! The … Continue reading
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Weather, News, Maps
Okinawa Weather What’s the Average Temperature in Okinawa? Okinawa is in the subtropical climate zone and has comfortable weather for vacationers throughout the year. In Japan, Okinawa is the only prefecture that is located in the subtropical climate zone. The … Continue reading
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Background and History
Okinawa is the name for the island of Okinawa (Okinawa Shima) and the name of the 47th prefecture of Japan (Okinawa Ken) which includes not only the main island of Okinawa but also the southern islands of the Ryukyu archipelago. … Continue reading
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5 things to do
1. Visit Shurijo Castle in Naha city. There are 7 world heritage sites on Okinawa. Most of them are gusuku or fortress ruins. Shurijo was the ancient capital of the kingdom of the Ryukyus. It was destroyed in World War … Continue reading
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Hotel advice
Most Japanese hotels charge by the guest rather than by the room, so that most hotel web sites show lower prices for a twin room than a single. This practice is slowly changing but when making a reservation you should … Continue reading
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