16 Historical Katsuren Castle Ruins Michael Flemming Katsuren Castle Ruins in Uruma City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Point of control of Katsuren Peninsula and surroundings until..
Historical Shikinaen Royal Garden Michael Flemming The Shikinaen Royal Garden was the largest secondary residence of the Ryukyu Royal Family and used to entertain family members and..
Culture Okinawa Bingata Class Bonson Lam What is art? What is creation, or creativity? Overflowing with love and beauty, the people of Okinawa expressed their joy in the..
Festivals Miyakojima, Okinawa Leonora Hawgood Miyakojima - a heavenly tropical island! It's easier to visit than you think!
Museums Okinawa Zoo & Museum Michael Flemming Every zoo in Japan is unique is some way. Okinawa Zoo and Museum is no different as it is the southernmost zoo in all of Japan and..
7 Entertainment Habu Museum Park Michael Flemming Okinawa World theme park in Nanjo City features the prefecture's premier display of Habu and snake related exhibits.
Culture Yambaru Art Festival 2025 Late Jan - Late Feb The Yambaru Art Festival is scheduled from mid December until mid January and the multi-venue event will showcase a wide variety..
Culture World Heritage Nakijin Castle Bonson Lam We still don't know who constructed Nakijin, though the excavations show that it was started in the 13th century. The fact that..