Category: Culture

Peace Memorial Museum & Park

by Louise | Nov 10, 2017 | Culture, Fun, Sightseeing | 0 |

This monument is located the Mabuni hills where the last battle of Okinawa took place in World...

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Urasoe Castle Ruins

by Emily | Sep 6, 2017 | Culture, Fun, Sightseeing | 0 |

Built in the early 1200s, sacked in the 1600s, and almost completely destroyed during the attacks...

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Nakabaru Village Ruins

by Emily | Aug 2, 2017 | Culture, Fun, Sightseeing | 0 |

Believed to be some 2000 years old, the Nakabaru Village Ruins are an interesting archaeological...

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Join Japan’s Print Club!

by totalokinawa | Jun 18, 2017 | Culture, Fun | 0 |

Purinto Kurabu, or Purikura for short, is a hugely popular activity, especially amongst High...

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Shurijo Castle

by Annabell | May 25, 2017 | Culture, Fun, Sightseeing | 0 |

Experience the history of the Ryukyu kingdom Whether you live in Okinawa or pass through on your...

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Kakazu Ridge

by Annabell | Apr 26, 2017 | Culture, Fun, Sightseeing | 1 |

Okinawa has many World War II history spots and one location you should definitely check out is...

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Top 5 things to do… in Koza

by totalokinawa | Nov 11, 2016 | Bars, Clubs, Culture, Eat, Fun, Sightseeing | 0 |

Koza, found in the heart of Okinawa City, is Okinawa’s second most populated municipality. It’s a...

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Akemashite Omedetou! New Year’s Traditions in Japan!

by totalokinawa | Jan 1, 2015 | Culture, Fun | 0 |

The year 2015 marks, according to eastern or Chinese astrology, the year of the sheep. It’s...

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Okinawa Museum

by Melissa | Jun 1, 2011 | Art, Culture, Fun, Shop | 0 |

Feeling the need for some culture? Check out the prefectural museum.When you drive down the main...

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