Okinawa Travel Guide
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Fodor's Chicago 2013
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You'll swear you've hit a different country: let the tropical climate get you ready for sun-kissed beaches and crystal blue waters, deserted islands ringed by rainbow-hue coral reefs, verdant jungle trails, and funky port towns full of laid-back, fun-loving islanders: it's all here welcoming you to Okinawa, Japan's most diverse and exciting destination.
Okinawa Hotels
Lodgings range from no-frills beach shacks to lavish resorts. Most of the Japanese tourists visiting Okinawa have purchased packages that combine flights...read more
Okinawa Restaurants
Okinawa's culinary history doesn't have the same pedigree as the haute cuisine of Kyoto or Tokyo. A similar aristocratic tradition hasn't prevailed here...read more
Things To Do in Okinawa
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
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Okinawa Experiences
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Local Flavors: Okinawa's food, music, art, and local spirit combine powerful influences from all over Asia with funky, homegrown flavors.... Read more
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The Battle of Okinawa is one of the most tragic events in modern history. Caught between two warring nations, the people of Okinawa were killed... Read more
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Encoded into islander speech are delineations for who comes from where. Ethnic Ryukyu are shimanchu—written with the Chinese-Japanese ideographs... Read more
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Okinawa's famously long-lived and hearty population has made the "Okinawa Diet" a buzzword among Slow-Food enthusiasts and others interested... Read more
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Shisa, the lion-like talismans protecting doorways and adorning rooftops throughout the islands, have quite a history. It's said that during... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
You might not expect to find yourself amongst wine grapes a mere 75 miles outside of New York City. ... Read more
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Travel Tips
Summertime is practically synonymous with road trips.... Read more
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Family, Trip Ideas
A family trip to Hawaii's Big Island would be one filled with outdoor thrills, animal adventures, and... Read more
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· Forums Trip Reports
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Greetings all
We are back, and I am jotting down a few things quickly while my mind is still fresh.
First off: thanks to the many Japanophiles here on Fodors who infected us with their enthusiasm: hawaiiantraveller, Read more -
Hokkaido, northern island is an amazing destination. Read more
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Hi,
I am thinking about transfer options from Narita to Tokyo (Sheraton Miyako Hotel). Read more
