Summer is considered a spooky season in Japan and Okinawa. Locals seek a chill through Kimodameshi (test of guts) in an effort to have a break from the steamy heat.
Atsushi Matsuda, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Okinawa physical science technician, extracts JP-8 fuel under a fume hood during testing near Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordyn Heard, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, transports and attaches inert munitions during 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025.
Though Okinawa is home to beautiful beaches to enjoy the crystal waters surrounding the island, you can also enjoy an adventure while kayaking in some of the area’s rivers.
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