Scenery of Kabira Bay, Okinawa, Japan

Okinawa & the Southwest Islands

Collectively known as the Southwest Islands, the Nansei-shotō (南西諸島) comprises several chains of semitropical, coral-fringed isles far removed from the concerns of mainland life, where the slow pace and unique cultural heritage of the former Ryūkyū kingdom endures, offering a vibrant contrast to Japan's focus on modernity and technology.


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A guide to romantic Japan: where to eat, stay, love

Jun 15, 2017 • 7 min read

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