What once required a two-hour boat ride from Okinawa’s Katsuren Peninsula, a visit to “Ichihanari,” or the “farthest island,” now takes less than 30 minutes on the Kaichu Doro Causeway.
As runners set to compete in the annual Naha Marathon, motorists can expect traffic restrictions and detours in the southern portions of Okinawa on Dec. 3.
After the hustle and bustle of visiting Vietnam’s Capital, Hanoi, it was refreshing to be welcomed aboard our relaxing 2-day cruise through Ha Long Bay.