Okinawa
Okinawa is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, an island chain to the south of mainland. The name Okinawa means "rope in the open sea", a fairly apt description of this long stretch of islands between mainland Japan and Taiwan.
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- Naha is a busy city, it is like New York City. Travelling by car; don't be surprised at night when you are the first car at an intersection/stop light, and the opposite car turns off their headlights! It is considered rude to shine your headlights into another eyes. When the light changes everyone … • Becky R.
- Okinawa is basically a Hawaii that speaks Japanese. It is a beautiful island and has a lot of japanese influence. Regardless, American tavelers should take note. Okinawa was the site of a seriously horrible battle between the Americans And Japanese in World War 2. The battle was a long one and … • Dan J.
- Nice place, shame about the Americans. • Simon S.
- My impression about Okinawa, Japan is that the place is more like "America/Japan." I personally think it`s cool, because the place has their own, unique history and style compare to other parts of Japan. Okinawa`s beach is sooooo beautiful, you gotta bring swim wear and sunscreen!!!(for skin … • Yawara I.
- I was on Oki in 1988, I did not like that island. Everything seems to be made of concrete and the roads are always under construction. The Japanese protested outside our gate once a month wanting use to go home. Another arm pit, not as bad as TJ but still an arm pit • Jim M.
- We lived in Okinawa for 3 years. They have some of the best scuba diving in the world. • Mary M.
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