Okinawa Prefecture - Wikipedia
WebOkinawa Prefecture (Japanese: 沖縄県, Hepburn: Okinawa-ken) is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan. It has a population of 1,457,162 (as of 2 February 2020) and a geographic area of 2,281 km 2 (880 sq mi). Naha is the capital and largest city, with other major cities including Okinawa, Uruma, and Urasoe.
Okinawa | Facts, History, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WebMay 18, 2024 · Okinawa, ken (prefecture), Japan, in the Pacific Ocean. The prefecture is composed of roughly the southwestern two-thirds of the Ryukyu Islands, that archipelago forming the division between the East China Sea to …
Okinawa Travel Guide - japan-guide.com
WebJapan’s sub-tropical island paradise with white sand beaches and unique culture. Intro. Attractions. 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 thousand kilometers from Kyushu to Taiwan ...
Okinawa Island - Wikipedia
WebIt is 500 km (270 nmi; 310 mi) northeast of Taiwan. The total population of Okinawa Island is 1,384,762. [3] The greater Naha area has roughly 800,000 residents, while the city itself has about 320,000 people. Naha is the seat of Okinawa Prefecture on the southwestern part of Okinawa Island.
Okinawa at a Glance | VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
WebOkinawa Prefecture is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. It comprises more than 160 inhabited and uninhabited islands, with a combined area of over 2,000 square kilometers. The population is around 1.4 million. The prefectural capital, Naha, is …
VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
WebWith so much to see and do across 160 different islands, deciding what to do is not always easy. Browse recommended trips, new and trending attractions, travel stories and guides. Be inspired by Okinawa.
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WebJapan'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. Explore the ruins and restored castles of the Ryukyu kings, and visit magnificent beaches and coastlines with an amazing array of coral and undersea life.
Okinawa | Japan, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 16, 2024 · Formerly: Koza. Recent News. May 15, 2024, 4:27 PM ET (South China Morning Post) How Okinawa may hold the key to preventing ‘lonely deaths’ across rest of Japan. Okinawa. Southeast Botanical Gardens, Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa, city, Okinawa ken (prefecture), Japan.
Okinawa Islands - Wikipedia
WebLocation of the Okinawa Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. Map of the Okinawa Islands. Islands. The Okinawa Guntō, defined by the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department of the Japan Coast Guard, cover the following islands: Okinawa Island (Okinawa Hontō) Iheya-Izena Islands: Iheya Island, Izena Island. Ie Island. Sesoko Island.
Okinawa – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebOkinawa Prefecture ( Japanese: 沖縄 Okinawa, Okinawan: 沖縄 Uchinaa) is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, an island chain to the southwest of the Home Islands. Regions [ edit] Map of Okinawa. Destinations [ edit] Aharen Beach, Tokashiki. 1 Irabu - the lesser-known half of scuba diving haven Miyako. 2 Iriomote - large island full of untamed jungle.
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