Okinawa - tropical landscape and multicultural heritage
Okinawa is Japan’s southernmost prefecture.
Consisting of about 160 different islands all featuring white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, wild jungles, Okinawa is the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday. Beside a wide range of activities in nature, such as hikes and scuba diving, you will also have the opportunity to understand the unique features of the region. Its distinctive food, music, arts and crafts are the result of a combination of influences coming from different parts of Asia and Japan.
Okinawa used to be an independent country known as Ryukyu Kingdom until the late 19th century, and the mixed culture that had characterized its history is still reflected in the open, friendly and laid back atmosphere that one can immediately feel while visiting any of the islands in Okinawa.