J04 Traveling Around the World: Okinawa 2023-2024 (Traveling Around the World J)

[The fourth installment of "Looking Around the World"'s first full-scale domestic guidebook is the coveted resort destination of Okinawa. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the castle's return to Japan, we delve into its history and culture with a unique perspective. This book will help you properly understand Okinawa from the Ryukyu Kingdom to the present day.]

[COVER STORY] The red Shuri Castle Main Hall contrasts sharply with Okinawa's blue ocean. While destroyed by fire in 2019, this indomitable castle has actually burned down four times, each time being rebuilt. And 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to Japan. This brings to mind Okinawa and Shuri Castle, which rose and recovered despite the devastation wrought by war and great sacrifices. In the hope of once again seeing Shuri Castle in its beautiful form, we've placed the Shuri Castle Main Hall on the cover...

This book contains the following content.

[Detachable Okinawa Map]

[Front Feature] ・The Ultimate Guide to Traveling Around the World ・Pilgrimage to the Sacred Sites of the Ryukyu Islands ・Learn About the Battle of Okinawa ・Beautiful Traditional Crafts of Okinawa ・A Paradise of Coral and Tropical Fish ・What the Forest Has to Teach Us ・The Story of Okinawa Soba ・Nuchigusui Island Vegetables ・Island Festivals And More

[Okinawa Main Island] ・Transportation Information ・Graffiti at Sakaemachi Market ・Walking Around Shuri Castle, Under Restoration ・Minatogawa Stateside Town ・Koza Town 24 Hours ・Architecture Watch at Nago City Hall And More

(Features by Genre) Activities / Cultural Experiences / Food / Shopping / Hotels

(Area) Naha City Center / Shuri Castle Area / Urasoe, Ginowan, Nakagusuku, Kitanakagusuku / Chatan / Okinawa City, Kadena / Uruma / Kin, Ginoza / Nishihara, Yonabaru, Haebaru / Itoman, Yaese / Nanjo/Chinen Peninsula / Tomigusuku / Yomitan / Onna / Nago / Motobu / Nakijin / Ogimi Village / Higashi Village / Kunigami Village

(History and Culture) Okinawa's History through a Timeline / Customs and Traditions / Kumiodori and Ryukyu Dance, and More

[Islands Near the Main Island] ・Transportation Information Kumejima / Tokashiki Island / Aka Island / Zamami Island / Aguni Island / Tonaki Island / Kudaka Island / Ie Island / Izena Island / Iheya Island / Tsuken Island / Minamidaito Island / Kitadaito Island

[Yaeyama Islands] ・Transportation Information Ishigaki Island / Iriomote Island / Taketomi Island / Kohama Island / Kuroshima Island / Hatoma Island / Hateruma Island / Yonaguni Island

[Miyako Islands] ・Transportation Information Miyako Island / Ogami Island / Tarama Island And more

[Travel Techniques] Weather and Nature / Travel Seasons / Planning / Getting to Okinawa / Scheduling / Hotel Information / Travel Budget / And more

[Okinawa Encyclopedia] Plants / Flowers / Animals / Tropical Fish / Okinawan Cuisine / Seafood / Fruit

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