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 Armed Forces …

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 …

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.

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 forming the …

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.

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 …

Jan 7, 2026 · With its laid-back seafaring culture and unique wildlife, the Yaeyama archipelago in Japan’s far southern Okinawa prefecture reveals a different side to Japan.

16 hours ago · Far from the neon lights of Tokyo, temples and shrines of Kyoto and the Osaka street food scene is Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost — and westernmost — prefecture. Here, expect a …

Jul 28, 2025 · Introducing the top 10 recommended tourist spots in Okinawa. Complete coverage of the classic spots that you absolutely cannot miss, hidden spots for advanced visitors, and new and …

Jan 8, 2026 · Okinawa is Japan’s southernmost prefecture, a chain of islands stretching across the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean between mainland Japan and East Asia. Made up of Okinawa Island (the …