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Central Okinawa (10), Cultural Icons (19), Culture and Events (94), Festivals and Holidays (18), Northern Okinawa (10), Okinawa Diet (12), Okinawa Events (18), Outer Islands (21), Southern Okinawa (18)
 

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06/05/2009 | 565 Hits | Print | PDF

Katusuren Castle is located on the Katsuren Peninsula on the eastern coast of Okinawa. Today, the ruins of the castle are an educational attraction, hosting tourists, schoolchildren, amateur historians, and curious passersby.
31/07/2008 | 4828 Hits | Print | PDF

Kinjo-cho Stone Road (Kinjo-cho Ishidatami Michi) is a two-meter wide, 300-meter long path paved with large blocks of Ryukyuan limestone. It is located in Shuri, Okinawa, to the south of Shuri Castle.
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4. Obon
Obon is a three-day holiday set aside each summer to honor deceased ancestors. During this period, family members celebrate the return of ancestral spirits by gathering together, feasting, and praying.
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Tama-u-dun (also Tamaudun) is a limestone mausoleum that houses the remains of members of the Sho En dynasty of the Kingdom of Ryukyu. It is located in Shuri, roughly 200 meters from the Shureimon.
26/07/2008 | 2466 Hits | Print | PDF

Hamahiga Island is a small landmass located off the Katsuren Peninsula on the eastern coast of Okinawa Honto. Roughly 2.5 square kilometers in area, Hamahiga's small size belies its importance in Ryukyu mythology. The island's name comes from the...
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Nakijin Castle The ruins of Nakijin Castle are located on the Motobu Peninsula in the northern part of Okinawa, Japan. The castle was built in the 13th century during the Sanzan, or three kingdoms, period. During this time, the island of Okinawa was...
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8. Tsuboya
Tsuboya is a district in Naha, Okinawa famed for its collection of potters. Homo sapiens on Okinawa first began using vessels made of earthen materials more than 6,600 years ago. The creation of such vessels changed tremendously, however, when the...
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The ruins of Zakimi Gusuku (Zakimi Castle) are located in Yomitan Village, in the central portion of Okinawa. Built during the era leading up to the consolidation of the three kingdoms of Ryukyu, the castle sat in an optimal location, perched some...
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The Tomori Stone Lion (also, Tomimori Stone Lion and Tumui Stone Lion) is a stone sh?s? located in present-day Kochinda Town (Yaese Village) on the southern portion of Okinawa. It is the oldest village sh?s? on Okinawa.
12/07/2008 | 1074 Hits | Print | PDF

This monument is dedicated to the young boys who served during the Battle of Okinawa alongside General Ushijima and his army as members of the Blood and Iron Corps (or Tekketsu Kinnotai). Nearly 1,500 strong, the unit included a large contingent...
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Konpaku-no-To is a war memorial located on Highway 331 about one-half kilometer east of Himeyuri-no-To in Komesu Village (located on the far southern portion of Okinawa). Konpaku translates to mean "soul."
09/07/2008 | 872 Hits | Print | PDF

Itoman fishing port(Itoman City) Itoman HA-RE executive committee 098-992-2011 06/07/2008
02/06/2008 | 718 Hits | Print | PDF

The Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters (JNU) was the headquarters command post for Rear Admiral Minaru Ota of the Japanese Navy. Initially, Ota had a 10,000-man strong naval force on Okinawa, most of which were supply personnel and maintenance...
30/05/2008 | 2268 Hits | Print | PDF | Read more...

The land skirmish of the Battle of Okinawa began on March 26, 1945 and lasted for about 87 days. The Americans first touched the shore of the Kerama Island, 24 kilometers west of Okinawa. Fierce fighting raged on Geruma, Aka, Zamami and Tokashiki...
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Shikina-en (Shikina Garden) served as a restful retreat for members of the royal family and was also used to entertain visiting Chinese envoys and further Ryukyuan-Chinese diplomatic ties. It is located in Naha, just south of Shuri Castle.
30/05/2008 | 1174 Hits | Print | PDF

Naha, located in the southern part of the largest and most populous island, the Okinawa Island, is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture. In the feudal period, Naha is the commercial and administration center of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, and...
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The Ryūkyū Kingdom saga began with the Tenson Dynasty (Dynasty of Heavenly Descent), which was said to have lasted 17,000 years, and ended with three kings of the Shunten lineage. Back in the 14th century, small islands around Okinawa were...
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The Tomari high Bridge that runs a length of one-kilometer over the Tomari Harbor took twelve years to construct, from 1974 to April 1986, when it was opened for the public. This bridge forms part of the coast road from Naha Port to the Aja New Port...
24/05/2008 | 1932 Hits | Print | PDF | Read more...

Ishigaki Island Ishigaki triathlon executive committee 0980-82-1212 04/13/2008
09/04/2008 | 778 Hits | Print | PDF

Ginowan seaside park(Ginowan city) Ryukyu-kaiensai executive committee 098-897-2764 04/12/2008
27/03/2008 | 727 Hits | Print | PDF

Uruma city yonashiro sports park(Uruma city) Ayahashi kaichu road race festival executive committee 098-978-9404 04/06/2008
27/03/2008 | 674 Hits | Print | PDF

Tsuboya Pottery Museum,Tsuboya Area(Naha city) Tsuboya Pottery Museum 098-862-3761 04/03/2008 - 04/06/2008
27/03/2008 | 631 Hits | Print | PDF

Peace Prayer Park Peace Prayer Park (Okinawa Heiwa Kinen Koen), located on and around Mabuni Hill (Hill 89) on the southern portion of Okinawa, Japan, is a large complex dedicated to the memories of those that died during the Battle of Okinawa in...
12/03/2008 | 9063 Hits | 2 comments | Print | PDF | Read more...

Over one thousand years ago, the art of yabusame, or Japanese archery performed on horseback, was used in battle during the era of the Japanese samurai. During the Kamakura Period, archery on horseback was used as a military training exercise to...
31/01/2008 | 6036 Hits | Print | PDF | Read more...

Sefa Utaki is the most sacred site on Okinawa and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Utaki is a hogen (or Uchinaguchi, the language of the Ryukyus) word that means "a place enshrining the gods." Okinawans believe that gods descend to...
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27. Yanbaru
The word Yanbaru means "mountains and trees". This word is used to describe the area of northern Okinawa where the rolling hills and covered with dense forests of trees. Between these mountains lay farmland that remains preserved far out of the eye...
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28. Bise
Bise is a small area in northern Okinawa best known for it's Fukugi trees that line sandy paths through a village that is hundreds of years old. These trees serve as protection from strong typhoon winds.
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29. Nago
Nago is the largest city on the northern portion of Okinawa. Located just to the south and east of Motobu Peninsula, it is home to several small museums, a brewery, and many ecological attractions.
04/01/2008 | 6679 Hits | Print | PDF

The Okinawa island of Kourijima. This island is surrounded by emerald green waters and only became accessible by bridge in recent years. Kourijima features only a small fishing port and most of the island is covered in sugarcane and open fields.
30/12/2007 | 4764 Hits | Print | PDF

Nakamurake (Nakamura House) is located in Kitanakagusuku Village in the south-central portion of Okinawa, and was the home of the Nakamura family for eleven generations. It is considered one of the best examples of traditional Ryukyuan architecture,...
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Rich with a cultural heritage that goes back 600 years this area of central Okinawa offers a relaxing area that visitors to Okinawa can enjoy the natural beauty and traditions that Yomitan village offers.
24/12/2007 | 61348 Hits | Print | PDF

33. Manzamo
Manza-mo (Cape Manza) is an upheaved outcropping of fossilized coral that overlooks the East China Sea. Located in Onna Village, the cape is particularly known for a distinctive formation that resulted from wave erosion and that resembles an...
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Murasaki Mura was once home to an NHK television drama that was filmed in Okinawa, Japan. After the television series ended, the set was turned into a craft park in Yomiton Village. Much of the architecture in Murasaki Mura is reminiscent of ancient...
20/12/2007 | 3472 Hits | Print | PDF | Read more...

The ruins of Nakagusuku Castle, straddling present-day Nakagusuku and Kitanakagusuku Villages in Okinawa, sit atop an open expanse nearly 150 meters above Nakagusuku Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Bordered on one side by jagged cliffs and perilous...
19/12/2007 | 2575 Hits | Print | PDF | Read more...

The proper way to wear a yukata is not necessarily obvious. The left side of the yukata is wrapped over the right side, and an obi (belt) is used to keep the yukata from falling open when worn in public. In private, as after a bath, the yukata is...
25/11/2007 | 2945 Hits | Print | PDF | Read more...

Chinese characters came to Japan from China with Kanji articles on which they are written. Their early instances include a gold seal discovered in 1748, which was identified as the one given by the emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty in 57 CE. It is...
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38. Yukata
Yukata are light summer kimono worn by both men and women. Yukata obi are frequently more colourful and may be made of a variety of fabrics. Some men's yukata obi are similar to or the same as kimono obi, while others feature decorative tassels or...
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Though not unique to Okinawa, September in Japan is the peak season for the annual Undokai (one day of sporting events held locally at elementary schools and kindergartens). Pupils work hard for this day when parents, relatives and community...
25/11/2007 | 1071 Hits | Print | PDF | Read more...

Ginowan public square(Ginowan city) Ginowan city industrial festival executive committee 098-893-4411 12/01/2007 - 12/02/2007
24/11/2007 | 1531 Hits | Print | PDF

Okinawa Convention Center(Ginowan city) Island fair executive committee 098-963-8191 11/30/2007 - 12/02/2007
24/11/2007 | 1808 Hits | Print | PDF

Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum(Naha city) Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum 098-941-8200 11/01/2007 - 2/24/2008
24/11/2007 | 1193 Hits | Print | PDF

The northern area Tour de okinawa association 0980-54-3174 11/10/2007 - 11/11/07
05/11/2007 | 1892 Hits | Print | PDF

Start and finish at Yonaguni middle school(Yonaguni town,Yonaguni island) Yonaguni marathon executive committee 0980-87-2241 11/10/2007
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Okinawa prefectural folk theater PRpromotion okinawa 098-866-2341 11/09/2007 19:00
05/11/2007 | 1180 Hits | Print | PDF

Shikina-en Okinawa General Bureau 098-866-0067 11/08/2007 - 11/11/07 10:00～17:00
05/11/2007 | 707 Hits | Print | PDF

Sonai area,Futade area(Taketomi town,Iriomote island) Taketomi tourist association 0980-82-5445 11/01/2007 - 11/03/07
18/10/2007 | 1352 Hits | Print | PDF

Kahoneutaki (Taketomi town,Kohama island) Taketomi tourist association 0980-82-5445 11/01/2007 - 11/03/07
18/10/2007 | 1417 Hits | Print | PDF

Shuri castle,Kokusai street (Naha city) Shuri castle festival executive committee 098-886-6151 10/26/2007 - 11/04/07
18/10/2007 | 1321 Hits | Print | PDF

For centuries, Shuri Castle has stood as the pride and joy of the Ryukyu Islands. The home of Ryukyuan royalty, its vermilion buildings shone in the tropical sun, glimmers of gold emanating regal light from the pillars and gates. Destroyed on...
07/10/2007 | 9783 Hits | Print | PDF | Read more...

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