The capital city of Naha reminded us of Athens, Greece |
Shurri castle |
Peace Cornerstone Museum - History of the Battle of Okinawa |
One of several displays of the 14,009 American war dead who lost their lives here |
A commemoration of Japanese war dead - 77,166 Japanese soldiers died on Okinawa. 42,000 -150,000 Okinawans also lost their lives during the battle of Okinawa. |
Touring Okinawa together |
A couple from mainland China came to Okinawa for their wedding. They wanted a picture with Louisa. |
Another wedding party taking pictures on the beach |
There is a lot of tourism from Japan. The weather is subtropical and there are a number of hotels and beaches that are beautiful.
The tourism possibilities of Okinawa haven't been well marketed in the United States.
It has a pleasant climate quite similar to Hawaii and a friendly, welcoming population.
The lifestyle here is not nearly as work oriented as the main islands of Japan. There is a lot of sugar cane production and small farm agriculture.
Dinner at a Okinawan restaurant famous for featuring locally grown organic produce. It was a popular buffet of a variety of Japanese and Okinawan foods. |
Darlene and Trace, April and Tyler - no kids along at the Peace Memorial |
The Aquarium
Self-explanatory |
Two whale sharks - world's largest fish - whales are mammals |
Sea turtle - up close and personal |
Lionfish |
Beautiful colors
Tea ceremony and Japanese dancing lessons |
Japanese landscaping is exquisite |
Okinawa looks very similar to Fukuoka - Elder Palmer spent quite some time there - his Japanese teacher is from Fukuoka. I will send him some of these pictures if it's ok. Have a beautiful time with your family!!!! You look so happy.
ReplyDeleteIt's all so beautiful!! I'm so glad you're having a good time. Love that picture of Louisa with the Chinese couple.
ReplyDeleteLooks like paradise! And like you're enjoying family time. Wish we could be there!
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