The 1st Global Green Island Summit Forum

Sustainable Islands and Future

August 27-28, 2018 / Jeju, Korea

Okinawa

Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Prefecture is the only one in Japan, belongs to the subtropical region, and has a temperate climate throughout the year.
Under the subtropical oceanic climate, many precious wildlife are living.
It is an island city consisting of 160 large and small islands surrounded by the sea where coral reefs growing that nurture rich ecosystems.
People live in 49 islands such as Okinawa island, Miyakojima, Ishigakijima, Kumejima, Iriomote Island etc.

Location Southwest part of Japan
Climate Subtropical maritime climate Average annual temperature 23.1℃
Population 1,433,566 as of 2015 Area About 2,281 ㎢
Language Japanese Currency Japanese yen(JPY)
International Airport Naha Airport Key Cities Naha-shi
Kerama Shoto National Park

Kerama Shoto National Park

Okinawan Sea Kerama
The world of the Kerama Blue created by the ocean and islands

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Yanbaru National Park

Yanbaru National Park

A diversity of life thrives in the subtropical Yambaru forest, its mountains, and in the lives of the people who call this home

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Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

Primeval Subtropical Forest and Ocean with Coral Reefs

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Cape Manzamo

Cape Manzamo

The Onna Coast is one of the top resort areas in Okinawa. You can enjoy some spectacular views from Manzamo and Maeda Point, etc. perched atop overwhelming cliffs.

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Higashi-hennazaki

Higashi-hennazaki

The cape of Higashi-henna-zaki is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty located at the southeasternmost point of Miyako Island

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Tatami Ishi

Tatami Ishi

Kigan-gun is a series of odd-shaped rocks designated as the prefectural government along the south coast of Nishi-Ou Island, east of Kume Island.

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Kabira Bay

Kabira Bay

Kabira bay is famed for being one of the most beautiful sightseeing spots in Japan.

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