Okinawa
Okinawa is Japan's warm south, a long chain of islands between Kyushu and Taiwan. The main island, also called Okinawa, has the capital Naha, the airport, the big Churaumi Aquarium and long coral coasts. Short ferries reach the Kerama Islands, famous for clear blue water and sea turtles, and flights reach Miyako and Ishigaki further south. Winter days are about 17–22°C, which is the season for humpback whales. From April to October the sea is warm for swimming, snorkelling and diving, but late May and June are rainy, and typhoons can come from July to October. The islands were once the Ryukyu Kingdom, with their own language, music and food, such as Okinawa soba and goya champuru. Use the monorail in Naha, and rent a car for the north.
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