Okinawa, Japan 1: Introduction
Written & Directed by James Knott
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This video is the first in my series on visiting Okinawa, Japan. It introduces the places we will be heading in the series.
 OKINAWA, JAPAN
Okinawa is Japan's southernmost prefecture. Over 1.25 million people are scattered across nearly 150 islands.
Okinawa has a unique culture that goes back several hundred years to when it was an independent country known as the Ryukyu Kingdom. This kingdom was known to trade frequently with China and as a result adopted much more from the Chinese than the rest of Japan.
The main island, Okinawa-honto, is surrounded by vivid, bright blue ocean and coral reefs. It is densely populated and urbanized in the south, while the the mountainous northern part of the island consists of just a few fishing villages and dense forests.
The beautiful, sub-tropical setting combined with historical roots that are more intertwined with China than Japan, have created a wonderful culture that is distinctly Okinawan.
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Okinawa, Japan 1: Introduction
Okinawa – A sub-tropical island in southern Japan.
Kon-nichi wa! Welcome to Okinawa. My name is James Knott. These are my friends. Today, we’re going to discover one of Japan’s most fascinating islands in the south. From the hubbub of Naha to the beautiful ocean views, this place has it all. Ichi – Ni – San – Hello America!!
Okinawa is a wonderful place to visit. In my time here, I plan to hit as many sites as possible. In the south, you can see the WWII Peace Memorial
Wander through the majestic Shuri-Castle
Feel the energy of Kokusai-Dori
And battle in the world’s largest Tug-of-War!
As you head north on the island you can
Explore castle ruins from the Ryukyu Kingdom
Watch planes take off at large U.S. military bases
Catch a show at Ocean Expo Park
Or experience a bull-fight - Okinawan Style
We have food to eat, places to explore, and people to meet, so lets get started...
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Okinawa, Japan 1: Intro
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Okinawa, Japan 2: Heading North
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Okinawa, Japan 3: Hedo Misaki
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Okinawa, Japan 4: Hiking Route 58
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Okinawa, Japan 5: Hentona to Ogimi
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Okinawa, Japan 6: Family in Nakijin
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Okinawa, Japan 7: Nakijin Castle and Village
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Okinawa, Japan 8: Ie-Jima
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Okinawa, Japan 9: The Jungles of Yonaha-Dake
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Okinawa, Japan 10: Ocean Expo Park
and Churaumi Aquarium
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Okinawa, Japan 11: Togyu
Okinawan Bullfighting
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Okinawa, Japan 12: U.S. Military
and Central Okinawa
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Okinawa, Japan 13: Katsuren-Jo (Castle)
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Okinawa, Japan 14: Naha
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Okinawa, Japan 15: Kokusai-Dori
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Other Japanese Links:
Okinawa.com - Thanks for posting my videos!!!
Internet-Okinawa.com - Thanks for posting my videos!!!
Ohio Tomonokai website
Prepare for Driving in Okinawa/Japan
hdrjapan.com
JapaneseLifestyle.com
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