Today, most Okinawans speak Okinawan Japanese, although a number of people still speak the Okinawan language, most often the elderly.

3 days ago · With its laid-back seafaring culture and unique wildlife, the Yaeyama archipelago in Japan’s far southern Okinawa prefecture reveals a different side to Japan.

Okinawan is a Ryukyuan language spoken in Okinawa and other Ryūkyū islands in Japan.

Dec 15, 2025 · Okinawa, ken (prefecture), Japan, in the Pacific Ocean. The prefecture is composed of roughly the southwestern two-thirds of the Ryukyu Islands, that archipelago …

Explore the ruins and restored castles of the Ryukyu kings, and visit magnificent beaches and coastlines with an amazing array of coral and undersea life. Come for whale watching and …

For highlights, climate, and travel information, read on and start planning your unforgettable Okinawa and Ryukyu Islands recreation tour. The best time to visit Okinawa for traveling and …

Experience the raw natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Okinawa, from the castle ruins and heritage sites of the main island to the secluded coves, vibrant reefs, and clear waters of the …

Sep 30, 2024 · The Okinawan Festival is held annually by the Hawaiʻi United Okinawa Association. Before Japan annexed Okinawa in 1879, Okinawans had their own Ryukyu …

Naha is the seat of Okinawa Prefecture on the southwestern part of Okinawa Island. Okinawa has a humid subtropical climate. Okinawa has been a strategic location for the United States …

Consisting of 49 inhabited islands and 111 uninhabited islands, Okinawa has a subtropical to tropical climate, and is a popular beach holiday destination for Japanese, with frequent flights …