OKINAWA

Short flight to Okinawa, a Japanese Prefecture comprising 150 islands in the 

East China Sea between Taiwan and Japan's mainland,
known for its sub-tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs.

Time for a quick free massage in the hotel foyer before setting out.

Monorail

View of Naha city

Shurijo Castle, built as residence for the Ryukyu Kings

Okinawa was a major battleground during World War II.

The Himeyuri Peace Museum and Garden where the names 

of all the war dead are inscribed regardless of their nationalities 

Beautiful view over the southern part of the island.

Managing to top up on Vitamin D but still looking rather pale!

Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters 

Members of the Japanese Navy Corps of Engineers, dug a tunnel complex for the
Navy's Okinawa Headquarters bunker in 1944.

Makishi Public Market

There are restaurants on the second floor that cooks the food you buy downstairs.
This is the one we chose

Half sashimi

Half grilled with butter

Having a go at the local dance ... bit more practice needed.

Evening at local Jazz Club

Interesting fact ...

Okinawa is home to the longest-living people in Japan, the nation with the 

highest healthy life expectancy.  Many factors influence longevity, but diet is 

especially important.  Rice as a staple diet, plenty of vegetables, sea vegetables, 

tofu, limited amount of meat, and a small amount of salt.

Moving on to Sapporo tomorrow.