Aomori Prefecture, where Misawa AB is located, is northernmost prefecture on mainland Japan. The area is famous for its production of apples (446,000 tons annually) and related products, as well as heavy snowfall (up to 60 inches a year), holding the nation’s record for both.
Though Shuri Castle may top your list among the many attractions to visit in Okinawa, the neighborhood surrounding the iconic castle is home to many other historical sites to check out.
Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast boasts many fun spots and activities you and your entire family will enjoy.
In Naha’s Tsuboya District, you’ll find a street dedicated to the ancient craft of Okinawan Yachimun, or pottery in Ryukyu dialect.
In Japan, Tsuribori refers to ponds where you can enjoy fishing without even going to sea.
Only about a 20-minute ferry ride from the southeast coast of Okinawa’s main island, Kudaka Island is a popular destination for tourists.
Kouri-jima is an island by Okinawa’s northwest shore of Nakijin peninsula.
Nago Castle Park is a hot spot for cherry blossom-viewing in the winter as thousands of visitors come to enjoy the pink blush flowers. Nago-dake, a mountain just at the back of the park, does not receive the same glory.
Since the 2016 release of Mel Gibson’s Academy Award nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” there has been increased interest in the Okinawa site where the movie takes place.
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa, as the name suggests, is located on Sesoko Island, one of Okinawa’s quieter northern islands about an hour and a half from Naha.
Tanabata, or Star Festival, is approaching on July 7. According to the legend around Tanabata, two star-crossed lovers will reunite on this night as the Milky Way stretches across the sky.
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.
The nearest island is Taiwan, located 68 miles (111km) away. Yonaguni has become one of Japan’s most intriguing destinations for travelers from around the world.
Japan’s humid subtropical climate can make summer feel unbearable for those unaccustomed to it.
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