Sub-Tropical Japan: Okinawa Island

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March 8th 2024

Published: March 21st 2024

After the great experiences of South Korea and Taiwan, it was time to head for our main destination when we first started planning our voyage…..Japan. There are so many considerations when you have the luxury of some three and a half weeks in a single nation, so where do you begin? A country with some 150 million inhabitants crammed on an island where roughly three-quarters of the terrain is mou... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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21st March 2024

Piprey on wheels
Shona

Nice orchid
Hi, looks nice though the history sounds brutal. Folk music must be very sweet. Keep writing! Cheers, Sagarika

22nd March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Nice orchid
Shona, thank you for following along. We always appreciate your comments. Okinawa has a lot to offer.

22nd March 2024

Amy Ross
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Fascinating Commentary of Okinawa
I have not yet experienced visiting Okinawa, and from this post, I came away learning detailed information about the Island. There is so much to explore and will use your experiences as a guide for a future visit. Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoyed reading this blog very much.

22nd March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fascinating commentary of Okinawa
I'm sure you will get to Okinawa one day soon as you love to travel to Japan. Your information has been invaluable to us on this trip. Japan is so lovely, the people, the food are indescribable. We are enjoying ourselves.

28th March 2024

Katha Turbostern
Kathas World

History and food
It must have been very moving to be at these war memorials and become aware of what happened there during the Second World War. Good that you were also able to take in some beautiful views and some tasty food.

29th March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

History and food
Dave is a WWII history buff so he was very knowledgeable. No matter, it is very different to stand there and absorb their perspective of this war. The views were grand. The food amazing. Thanks for commenting.

30th March 2024

Bellini
Bellini

Tunnels
That's crazy that the tunnels are still there. I guess it's a good reminder of what happened.

30th March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Tunnels
I guess they have trouble destroying the tunnels after they spent so much energy building them. They were massive. As you say, a good reminder. Sadly.

28th April 2024

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Welcome to Japan!
Yay, I'm so glad to read of your arrival in Japan, as you say your main destination on this trip. I didn't get to see Okinawa on my own trip a few years ago, but would love to go. I understand it is quite different from the mainland. I imagine the WWII sights were poignant and memorable, and I'm sure you enjoyed all that delicious-looking food! Also nice to read you getting into the onsen-thing - wonderful! Good idea with the rental car, though it indeed looks tiny - it must have been a tight fit for you all!

28th April 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Welcome to Japan!
Okinawa is the Florida of Japan. There is a great deal of history on the island. We enjoyed our time on Okinawa. We loved all our visits to the onsens. We love thermal waters. The car was bigger than it looked and comfortable. Thank you for reading and commenting.

30th April 2024

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

On WWII remnants
I totally understand that you visit old WWII-remnants such as the Naval Underground Headquarters. I have visited a few bunkers in Germany and in France from that period. Snake in a jar with whisky is pretty weird. I have seen it but never tasted it. /Ake

30th April 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

On WWII remnants
Ake, thanks for reading and commenting. In each country we like to visit these type of museums to see their perception of the events. the underground headquarters was very interesting. The snake whisky didn't look interesting enough to try it.

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