Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Okinawa
Summary
Okinawa Prefecture is attractive for its subtropical climate and traditional culture. Spectacular view of nature that cannot be found on the mainland of Japan, marine sports on the beach etc., are ways to enjoy the nature here. You can relax with resort-feeling under a laid-back climate.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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There is also Painushima Ishigaki Airport in Okinawa Prefecture's Ishigaki area, and Miyako Airport in the Miyako area.
From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
2 hours 45 minutesNaha Airport
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Whale sharks, manta rays and hordes of small fish create a powerful view in the world's largest aquarium. There are plenty of ways to know the fascination of Okinawa's sea, such as shows presented by sea creatures!
Nago pineappale park
It is a theme park where you can fully enjoy tropical fruits such as pineapple. The park is full of nature, including roads surrounded by coconut trees, pine fields and subtropical forests with banana trees. Don't miss the wide variety of limited products from this Pineapple Park in the shopping corner.
Foods recommended by locals
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Soki Soba
The soup stock is bonito-pork based. Noodle is made from wheat flour and is eaten with soki (sweet and spicy pork spare ribs).
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Goya Chanpuru
Stir-fry bitter gourd (bitter melon) with Shimadofu and pork. This dish is also widely popular as an izakaya dish. * Chanpuru is an Okinawan word for stir-fried food.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Okinawa Prefecture has a moderate climate throughout the year. The breeze from the ocean makes extreme heat (high temperature of 35 degrees Celsius or higher) rare even in the middle of summer.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
45,587 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
7,562 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
783 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
709 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
349 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
Nepal
China
Vietnam
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Okinawa Prefecture: 2,466
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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