Okinawa Island (Japanese: 沖縄島, Hepburn: Okinawa-jima, Okinawan: 沖縄 / うちなー, romanized: Uchinā,[4] Kunigami: ふちなー, romanized: Fuchináa), officially Okinawa Main Island (沖縄本島, Okinawa-hontō), [5] is the largest of the Okinawa Islands and the Ryukyu (Nansei) Islands of Japan in the Kyushu region.

Sep 15, 2007 · In Okinawa the sea has much to offer, and it is astoundingly beautiful—so beautiful that one local word for “sea,” chura umi, includes the nuance, “beautiful and clear.” It would be hard to imagine life in Okinawa without the sea. If you visit, you will certainly be captivated by its natural beauty.

Apr 2, 2025 · Okinawa, ken (prefecture) of Japan, located in the Pacific Ocean. The prefecture is composed of roughly the southwestern two-thirds of the Ryukyu Islands, that archipelago forming the division between the East China Sea to the northwest and the Philippine Sea to the southeast.

With its warm weather, clear oceans, and lush forests, Okinawa beckons visitors to enjoy outdoors, the safer place to be in age of post COVID-19. Dive into crystalline waters, enjoy SUP or kayaking surrounded by beautiful views, or just leisurely stroll on an empty beach.

Whether sunbathing on the beach, exploring forest trails, or swimming, snorkeling, or diving, there are dangers and risks. Browse the information below for tips and advice on enjoying Okinawa safely, from when and where to swim to poisonous snakes and what to watch out for in the water.

Enjoy marine activities or just relax and watch the sunset on a beautiful white sand beach. Go whale watching on a pleasure cruise, hop on a banana boat, or paddle through the surf in a sea kayak. Join a snorkeling or diving tour to explore the aquatic world beneath the waves.

Surrounded by the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Okinawa’s islands stretch more than 1,000 kilometers from northeast to southwest. The northernmost inhabited island is Iheya, and the southernmost island is Hateruma.

Feb 18, 2021 · One of Okinawa's most alluring draws lies not on land, but offshore. Colorful sea life and dramatic coral formations make this Japanese archipelago a world-class destination for snorkeling and diving.

Colorful tropical fish swim among the ever-growing coral colonies that form the boundary between the lagoons and the open sea. Okinawa, a treasure trove of subtropical creatures, has more than 200 species of reef-building corals and more than 1,000 species of fish, with new fish species discovered every year!

Sep 15, 2007 · The colors of Okinawa are rich—from emerald green seas to pure white beaches. The seacoasts can be breathtakingly beautiful—just look at the cliffs carved into fantastic shapes by wind and waves. These pages invite you on a virtual tour of a few of Okinawa’s ocean charms. Written by Tsuchiya Komei