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Jul 28, 2021
Amami-Okinawa added to the World Natural Heritage List!!
On July 26, 2021, Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, Northern Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island (collectively called Amami-Okinawa) of Nanasei Shoto, a chain of islands that stretch acro...
Mar 29, 2021
Regarding Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Entry restrictions from overseas to Japan still continue but Okinawa Prefecture has lifted all coronavirus-related restrictions on domestic travels.
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Mar 5, 2021
“Alluring Okinawa: Taking Steps into a New Era of Tourism” was aired on NHK World!
“Alluring Okinawa: Taking Steps into a New Era of Tourism" will be aired on NHK World! In this program, we will introduce these people to discover new attractions of Okinawa, Okina...
Dec 25, 2020
New Year Holiday Business Hour 2021
Business hours of main tourist facilities in Okinawa - 2021 new year
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Nov 4, 2020
Tourism Website Offering Fun Karate Experiences Launched
“Enjoy Karate Tourism in Okinawa!”, a website that offers tourists the chance to experience karate in its birthplace of Okinawa, was launched on October 28, 2020.
A wide variety of...
Oct 27, 2020
Areas Open at Shurijo Castle
A fire occurred in the early morning of October 31st 2019 at the Shurijo Castle Seiden (main hall) in Naha on the Okinawa main island. UNESCO World Heritage site Shurijo Castle's S...
Oct 26, 2020
Initiatives for the Reconstruction of Shurijo Castle
Before dawn on October 31, 2019, at least seven buildings, including the Seiden, of Shurijo Castle, an Okinawa landmark, completely burned down due to a fire. We have received many...
Oct 26, 2020
Notice Concerning Expressway Traffic Restrictions
Duration: 2020/10/12 - 2021/7/31 Due to construction taking place on the Okinawa Expressway Kyoda Interchange bridge onramp, the Onna entryway has been modified. Information may be...
Oct 2, 2020
Shurijo Castle Park reopens to the public following devastating fire
Parts of Shurijo Castle Park have reopened to the public for the first time following a devastating fire in 2019.
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Aug 31, 2020
Our September 2020 calendar is now ready for download!
Download your 2020 calendar. Click on the desired size and download.
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