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Joel Porter

A guide to the tropical Japanese islands of Okinawa

Okinawa is Japan’s southernmost prefecture and is made up of a chain of over 160 islands located in the East China Sea between Taiwan and Japan’s mainland.

Sometimes called the “Hawaii of Japan”, the tropical islands are known for beaches, a year-round warm climate, large coral reefs, excellent diving and snorkelling, national parks, and a laid-back atmosphere that sets it apart from mainland Japan.

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