The official tourism website for Okinawa. Discover the rich history, culture, and nature of Okinawa's beautiful islands.

Naha is the seat of Okinawa Prefecture on the southwestern part of Okinawa Island. Okinawa has a humid subtropical climate. Okinawa has been a strategic location for the United States …

Dec 15, 2025 · 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 …

Japan'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.

Our Okinawa travel guide includes the best places to go, climate and travel tips, top things to do, costs, cuisine, cultural facts, insider tips, what to wear, and touring ideas.

Apr 28, 2025 · Discover the best things to do in Okinawa, Japan in 2025! From stunning beaches and remote islands to the brand new Junglia theme park and local food, here’s your complete …

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 …

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 …

5 of 25 | Takamatsu Gushiken, a “gamafuya,” an Okinawa dialect meaning a person who digs in a cave, searches in a cave for the remains of those who died during the Battle of Okinawa …

It consists of three main island groups—the Okinawa Islands, the Sakishima Islands, and the Daitō Islands —spread across a maritime zone approximately 1,000 kilometers east to west …