Okinawa

Some  great images of our stay in Okinawa, Japan.

You can also find some helpful information regarding sightseeing and restaurants on Okinawa.

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Enjoy nature and its rare animals and birds at Neo Park in Nago Okinawa, Japan.

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Another photo day out and about on the beautiful island of Okinawa. This time I checked out the 47th annual Nago Cherry Blossom Festival.

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Our last time at our favorite seafood restaurant in Okinawa.

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Going out for some sushi one last time with the Schaefers before they leave.

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Here are my top 10 favorites from 2008.

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The Chunichi Dragons along with several other Japanese professional baseball teams will spend a month of spring training here on Okinawa.

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Here is a look at American Village at Night!

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The Royal Procession is a parade of all volunteers that want to showcase what Okinawa was like during the time of the ancient kingdom. Members dress in colorful outfits and perform numerous dances.

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The 38th annual Tug of War Challenge held in Naha, Japan. The rope weighs 44 ton and is in the Guinnes Book of World Records.

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The 10,000 Eisa Dance Parade is held every year on the first sunday in August. More than 100,000 people make it to Naha to catch a glimpse of 10,000 Eisa Dancers performing on the famous Kokusai street.

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Brittany and I found this place after roaming the island.

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Gate 2 Festival 2008

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The northern most tip of Okinawa.

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One of the worlds largest aquairums.

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A castle located in Yomitan village still in good condition.

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Another great place Britt and I found just driving around.

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Rodgers and I took a trip around the island and came across AHA dam.

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Nakijin castle ruins

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A touristy theme park about Okinawan culture

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Shuri Castle

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Nakagusuku Castle Ruins located in Nakagusuku Village.

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The local brew on Okinawa is "Orion". Here are some pictures from the annual beerfest

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We missed the cold so much that we needed to go ice skating.

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Random fun from Okinawa

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A memorial for those who died in the war

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Katsuren castle ruins.

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Camp Futema flightline fair.

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A military resort located on the northern side of the island

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The Raptor!

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A trip we took to the Japanese Naval underground Headquarters

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Cherry blossum festival in Nago

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A great place to snorkel and scuba dive.

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A little marina about 5 minutes from our house.

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Hiji waterfall.

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Gushikawa castle ruins.

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Southern tip of Okinawa.

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American village is located about 5 minutes from our house. A great place to visit and enjoy a cup of coffee.

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