Okinawa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture of Japan
About Okinawa
The nameOkinawameans "rope in the open sea", a fairly apt description of this long stretch of islands between the main islands of Japan and Taiwan. Consisting of 49 inhabited islands and 111 uninhabited islands, Okinawa has a subtropical to tropical climate, and is a popular beach holiday destination for Japanese, with frequent flights from all the major cities of Japan. While visitors from nearby countries are increasingly discovering Okinawa's charms, the number still remains low compared to the tourist destinations on mainland Japan. Traders between Japan, Korea and China have traveled through the islands of Okinawa since time immemorial. In 1429, King Shō Hashi unified three kingdoms on the main island into theRyukyu Kingdom(Japanese: 琉球王国Ryūkyū Ōkoku, Okinawan: 琉球國Ruuchuu Kuku), whic
Okinawa Travel Guide Sections
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