Cherry Trees in Okinawa Prefecture are said to bloom before anywhere else in Japan. Mid-January marks Cherry Blossom season and every year, thousands of visitors travel to Yaedake and Nakijin Castle, to see the first blooms. It is claimed that over 7000 Cherry Trees occupy the hillside of Mt...
21. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Okinawa is a lovely part of Japan to visit. If you find yourself there with some time on your hands, make your way to the Motobu area. There you can visit the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. It is a terrific base to visit some of the surrounding islands. It is...
Castles in Japan may not fit the Western concept of an ancient citadel, but although they look completely different than castles in Europe, they were built for much the same reasons. They began to appear in the Land of the Rising Sun during the 15th cent
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This idyllic archipelago of islands lying off of Okinawa are bedazzling such is their dreamlike appearance. Tropical in nature, the pristine turquoise waters that surround the islands give way to the creamy white beaches that are so delightful to lounge upon. ...
Japan is a warm, welcoming and endlessly interesting travel destination with something for everyone. Learn about Ainu culture in the cold, snow-coated northern island of Hokkaido and discover the often forgotten Ryukyu culture in the tropical islands of Okinawa. ...