Sports & Fitness Shouhashi Half Marathon Jannine Myers The Shouhashi Half Marathon in southern Okinawa has spectacular ocean views, great crowd support, and live music just past the halfway point.
Sports & Fitness Kourijima Magic Hour Half-Marathon Jannine Myers Imagine a sunset finish-line view in Okinawa
7 Aquarium & Zoo Ryugujo Butterfly Garden Muneerah Bee just off of Route 114 and adjacent to the Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa
8 Theme Parks Manta Park's Giant Slide in Awase Michael Flemming Manta Kouen in Okinawa City's Awase District has a 75 Meter Long Roller Slide descending from 15 Meters high that is a thrill to ride.
9 Beach & Island Unspoiled Paradise Ishigaki Island Nicole Bauer Ishigaki Island in Okinawa surprises with crystal clear waters and white beaches.
Activities Mount Omoto J Muzacz A hike up Okinawa's highest peak, Mount Omoto. Sweaty in the summer, steep ascent most of the way, and the path is slippery after rain.
Activities Sunflowers in Kitanakagusuku Nariko Oshiro mainland Japan suffers through the severe winter cold and record snowfall, Okinawa... new attraction for the local residents and visitors in and outside of Okinawa