Okinawa
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A prefecture in the Kyushu region of Japan, with its capital at Naha City.

## Overview

Okinawa is a first-level administrative division of [Japan](https://knowledge.ivjn.us/en/places/japan.html) in the Kyushu region. Its area is about 2,281 km2 and its population about 0.0 million (2024), with its capital at Naha.

## History

The homeland of the Ryukyu Kingdom: Sho Hashi unified the three kingdoms in 1429, and Ryukyu paid tribute to both China and Japan, building a unique culture. The prefecture was established through the 1879 disposition of Ryukyu.

## Geography and industry

Shuri Castle, the Churaumi Aquarium, Ishigaki, Miyako and Yonaguni islands are famous; Okinawa soba, goya chanpuru and the Eisa folk dance are distinctive.

## Transport

No Shinkansen reaches the prefecture, but Naha Airport has direct flights nationwide and the Yui Rail monorail serves Naha.

Updated: 2026-10-28

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Sources:
- 沖縄県 https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C 日本語ウィキペディア・公式サイト, 2026-10-28確認