◆ JAPAN English Emergency Contact Information
Hospitals Naha & Southern Region of Okinawa Main Island ◆ OKINAWA ● Nanbu Medical Center & Child Medical Center Nanbu Tokushukai Hospital Learn, Experience, Create ☎098-888-0123 ☎098-998-3221 Tomishiro Chuo Hospital ☎098-850-3811 Guide to Educational Central Region of Okinawa Main Island ● Chubu Tokushukai Hospital University of the Ryukyus Hospital Makiminato Chuo Hospital Travel in Okinawa ☎098-932-1110 ☎098-895-3331 ☎098-877-0575 Urasoe Sogo Hospital
☎098-878-0231 Northern Region of Okinawa Main Island Miyako Island ● ● Hokubu-Chiku Ishikai Hospital Okinawa Miyako Hospital
☎0980-54-1111 ☎0980-72-3151
*See the following website for a guide to using medical institutions in Japan http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/essential/emergency/mi_guide.html
Problems & Accidents Local police department Ambulance Maritime emergency ☎110 ☎119 ☎118 Okinawa Prefectural Police Headquarters ☎098-862-0110 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters ☎098-867-0118 Embassies & Consulates Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Singapore-Osaka : 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka ☎072-223-6911 Embassy of Malaysia, Tokyo : 20-16 Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo ☎03-3476-3840 Australian Consulate-General Fukuoka : 7th Floor, Tenjin Twin Building, 1-6-8 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka ☎092-734-5055 Office of the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Thailand-Naha : 1-35 Shuri Sakiyama-cho, Naha City, Okinawa ☎098-885-1534 U.S. Consulate General Naha : 2-1-1 Toyama, Urasoe City, Okinawa ☎098-876-4211 Office of the Honorary Consul of Canada-Fukuoka : Inside Kyushu Electric Power Co., INC., 2-1-81 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka ☎092-726-6348 Cultural Experiences Office of the Honorary Consul of New Zealand-Fukuoka : 5th Floor, Fukuoka Building, Inside Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., 1-11-17 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Advanced Technology ☎092-734-1554 Homestay School Exchange Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau Marine Biology 2nd Floor, Okinawa Industry Support Center, Earth Science 1831-1 Oroku, Naha City, Okinawa ☎+81-98-859-6125 Singapore Office Okinawa Educational Travel Website 1 North Bridge Road #22-09 High Street Centre, Singapore http://edu.visitokinawa.jp/en ☎065-6694-6408 Beijing Learn, Experience, Create Guide to Educational Travel in Seoul Educational Travel in Okinawa Busan Nagoya Tokyo OKINAWA Osaka Develops the Life Skills Nanjing Fukuoka
Shanghai Learn, Experience and Create a Future in Okinawa In addition to the warm mild climate and rich natural environment only found in southern islands, Taipei Okinawa, which rises south of the Japanese archipelago, has many attractions including its history and Taichung Okinawa traditional culture, which have undergone unique transitions. It is also an extraordinary place for Hong Kong studying peace as many battle sites remain along with the availability of other experiences only Vietnam Hanoi obtainable in Okinawa. Myanmar Kaohsiung Naypyidaw 500km Why not have a worthwhile experience learning in close rapport with students of the same generation Laos Vientiane and the people of Okinawa?
Philippines 1,000km Thailand Manila Bangkok Cambodia Phnom Penh 1,500km
Brunei Darussalam Bandar Seri 2,000km Malaysia Begawan Kuala Lumpur
Singapore 2,500km Singapore
Indonesia 3,000km Jakarta
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Why is Okinawa a special destination for educational travel?
Close to other Asian countries Nine world No.1 Unique history Precious natural Geographical heritage sites destination and culture environment interspersed around the for high school excursions in unlike anything found on 1acclaimed worldwide 2superiority 3prefecture 4Japan 5mainland Japan Ocean water with world-class clarity is here in Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul and other major Asian cities Shuri Castle and other castle remains as well With its distinctive history, culture and nature, Okinawa was formerly an independent country Okinawa along with verdant forests abounding in are located within a radius of 1,500km from the prefectural capital as places of scenic beauty have been inscribed Okinawa is also a place where peace may be known as the Ryukyu Kingdom. It has a distinc- biodiversity where many rare creatures live, and a Naha. Access to Okinawa is very convenient as it is the closest on the World Heritage List as “Gusuku Sites studied, and Okinawa has garnered tremendous tive history, which included flourishing trade rich natural environment still remains today. region of Japan to other Asian countries. and Related Properties of the Kingdom of support from teachers and students in Japan as with other Asian countries and a period of Ryukyu” in 2000. a destination for school excursions. administration under the United States. *Japan School Excursion Association 2015 Data Book "Annual Report on Educational Travel" Countries and regions differ in many ways, such as their climate and customs. Here is some basic infor- What are the Customs and Culture of Okinawa? What is Okinawa Like? mation you should know before you travel to Okinawa. Unique traditional practices tied to the land have remained strong in Okinawa with its particular history. If you know some of these, your trip to Okinawa will definitely be more enjoyable.
The sun is intense in summer. Try conversing with Okinawan people Okinawa’s guardian deity Be sure not to trespass on What is the Climate Like? Be prepared with sunscreen. in Okinawan language shisa are placed here and important sites in local communities Okinawa is comparatively warm throughout the year, Okinawan people (Uchinanchu) are very open and there all around the islands In Okinawa, communities have built up in a but there can be some big differences in temperature between morning and evening. friendly. Start off a fun trip to Okinawa by greeting In Okinawa, you will often see a pair of figures, particular way, and sacred sites and battle Let’s take a look at what sort of clothing is best for people with “haisai! ” (hello). which look somewhat like lions, placed on a roof sites can be found in urban and residential the time of year when you’re traveling. *Women say “haitai ” instead of “haisai ” or in front of a gate to the building. This legend- areas. Be sure to respect such sites and ask ary animal was originally brought to Okinawa before entering them. from China and is used to ward off evil.
Appropriate Clothing
Sweater and long sleeves Sweater and long sleeves Long sleeves Light long-sleeve shirt or Short sleeves Short sleeves 【 】【 】【 】 【 】 【 】 The strong seasonal breezes Evenings are still chilly. Carry It feels like the height of short sleeves Hot and humid most of the You’ll need protection against make it feel colder than it a spring coat or something to spring, but you’ll need long【 The most pleasant time 】 of time. Try short sleeves and the sun. Put on a light shirt really is. Be sure to bring a put on when the temperature sleeves at night. the year. Perfect for short shorts. and sunglasses. light jacket. drops. sleeves and jeans.
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High High High High High High Temperature Low Low Low Low Low Low Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. What Sort of Cuisine and Foods Can be Found in Okinawa? Rainfall Using ingredients grown in southern latitudes as a base, Okinawan cuisine has developed in a unique way influenced by Japan, China Ocean Water Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Temperature and America. The names of dishes are often in the Okinawan language, so, if you’re not sure, please ask someone at the shop. Typhoons
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Short sleeves Short sleeves Short sleeves Long or short sleeves Long sleeves Long sleeves Okinawa Soba Goya Champuru Tebichi Sea Grapes (Umi-budo) 【 】 【 】 【 】 【 】 【 】 【 】 Take precautions against Hat, sunglasses and light The hottest time of the year has You’ll need a light cardigan Light cardigan or similar fall Winter is warm compared to This dish starts with noodles, which This dish is a staple of any family meal This dish of simmered pigs feet is This seaweed grown in the seas the sun with a light shirt and long sleeve shirt for sun passed, but you can still enjoy to put on in the morning and wear. mainland Japan. Sweatshirt are made the same way as Chinese and made by stir frying bitter gourd softened so that they are easy to eat. around Okinawa has a faint salty sunglasses. Watch out for protection. the beach and swimming. You’ll evening. and jeans weather. noodles, and then adds a broth, (goya) and tofu made from soybeans. It can also be used as a topping for taste and a unique crunchy texture typhoons. need sunglasses, though. prepared from dried bonito flakes and Okinawa soba. that pops inside your mouth. pork bones, with chunks of pork meat. Sunrise Sunset
High High High High High High Temperature Low Low Low Low Low Low Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Rainfall Ocean Water Temperature Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Typhoons Imaiyu (Fresh Local Fish) Shima Yasai (Local Vegetables) Taco Rice Sata Andagi *Sunrise and sunset are average times as measured on the 20th of each month in Naha City.
Ie Island Kouri Island Ogimi Miyako Island is known as the Eco-Island for its promotion of locally The Kerama Islands are mainly comprised of four inhabited islands: Toka- Village produced and consumed energy, including advanced efforts to use shiki, Zamami, Aka and Geruma. The area was designated a national park g renewable energy. There is a lot of beautiful nature to see including in 2014. It has some of the most transparent seas in the world, which make Minna Island Motobu Yagaji Island Hi ashi Yonaha Maehama Beach, which has been ranked No. 1 on a popu- for excellent scuba diving. Town Village lar travel information website three years in a row. Zamami Kuro Island Island Central Region of Yakabi Ikema Gishibu g Island Island Main Island Na o Ogami Island Mae City Island Amuro Island The central region where the American presence can be Aka Island particularly felt is distinguished by several historical Island Irabu Geruma heritages including the remains of Katsuren Castle, Zakimi Island Castle and Nakagusuku Castle. There is an extensive shop- Island Tokashiki Kuba ping center and a Ferris wheel in Chatan, which is popular Fukaji Island Island with young people. Onna Island Yomitan Village Village Shimoji Island Miyako Uruma Island City Ikei Island Kurima Miyagi Island Island Minna Island Okinawa Yonaguni Chatan Island Town City Henza Island Tarama Hamahiga Island Island
Hatoma Tsuken Island Island Southern Region of Yubu Naha Airport Yaeyama Islands Area Island Kayama Main Island Island Ishigaki The southern region of the Okinawa main island, where In the Yaeyama Islands comprised of Ishigaki, Iriomote, Taketomi, Island Naha intense fighting took place during WWⅡ, has many battle Yonaguni and other islands, abundant nature and a distinctive tradi- Kohama Kudaka Island sites and memorials. Historical heritages can be found here tional culture are alive that are different from those on the Okinawa Island Taketomi City Iriomote Island Nanjo and there, imparting a feel for the history of the Ryukyus. main island. The sea area which comprises the largest coral reef in Island Itoman City Among these, there are some cultural properties and famous Japan known as the Sekisei shoko coral reef, a part of Ishigaki Island Kuro Island City sights that are a must-see for anyone visiting Okinawa to and all of Iriomote Island, have been designated as a national park. Aragusuku Island learn about the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom, including Shurijo (Kamiji Island & Shimoji Island) Castle Park and Shikina Royal Garden in Naha city. Hateruma Island
Viewing & Participating Cultural Experiences School Exchange in Classes Sanshin (Okinawan traditional Students interact with each other Learning about Japan through instrument) in actual classes cross-cultural experiences Visiting students do not just watch classes in session but also they Young people improve their international understanding participate and actually experience the subjects. The students have by experiencing Sanshin performances and other aspects fun communicating through gestures and English. of Okinawan culture as well as Japanese culture, including tea ceremony in a Japanese-style room.
Improving communication skills and learning Through a Variety of Exchanges High school students from Kaohsiung give a presentation about their country. Students visiting as part of a program funded by the Japan-Korea Cultural Foundation, and Experiences The students also exchanged souvenirs. which promotes exchange between Japan and Korea. Taiwan’s Nanyang Primary School and Ishigaki Municipal Ishigaki No. 2 Middle School Interacting with others who have different cultural and historical hold a music festival backgrounds and thinking together to create something are Experiencing indeed a very precious time when young people can develop the skills which are necessary for living in the global community. Club Activities Exchanges overcome language barriers Sports and other physical activities help overcome Welcome ceremony for a Korean high school funded language barriers and lessen the divide. by the Japan-Korea Cultural Foundation Visiting students are welcomed with dances and Sanshin music at a ceremony. Taiwanese students also perform a dance.
Students develop even closer ties when they share a meal together Exchanges During Lunch Students are greeted in grand style Learning about different with fun performances food cultures Welcome Ceremony The exchange begins with a welcome ceremony. After the school principal and a student representative give Handball game between Hong Kong’s Chinese Students get to actually experience a different dietary culture while welcome speeches, commemorative gifts are exchanged, photos taken, and students also begin to relax. Y.M.C.A. College and Okinawa’s Maehara High School establishing friendships as they enjoy local dishes together. Cooking Okinawan Traditional Culture Traditional Dishes Homestay During Make your second home here Exchange in Okinawa in Okinawa! Chance to experience Okinawan life up close and personal Students can enjoy a homestay with a family running a farm or other business. By helping the host family and enjoying meals together at the dinner table, students develop greater sense of different cultures and people while having fun at the same time.
Students help Exchanges of prepare the morning and Okinawan culture evening meals and learn popular since long ago about Okinawan ingredients Homestay exchanges foster an understanding of other com- Students experience a taste of Okinawan soba, goya champu- munities through opportunities to try eisa dancing, Sanshin ru and other typical home-cooked meals, and have the chance and other musical instruments, which are traditional parts of to make sata-andagi and other sweets. They learn how meals each Okinawan family’s culture. are influenced by the different community environments.
Welcome & Farewell Farming Experience Ceremonies
Comments from a host family Comments Initially, we didn’t know how it would go, but the from a visiting school students were bright and sincere, which made We have wonderful memories from the visit. for a good mood. Writing Chinese characters We hope to come and see you again soon, helped us overcome the language barrier. We and want more foreign people to learn all cried at the farewell ceremony. about Ogimi Village’s charm. Homestay (Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association) (Lanyu High School, Taiwan) Highlights Chura-Mura Yomitan Farewell Ceremony Helping out Students and host families Family businesses Opportunity to experience fosters a sense of accomplishment and overcome language barriers to vary by community traditional culture gratitude for nature’s blessings build family-like bonds Students not only learn Okinawan-style farming techniques, Although everyone might be nervous at first, they gradually Depending on the community, students will Students also have the opportunity to experience but also gain a sense of accomplishment from putting in a open up as they spend time with each other and are full of get a chance to help families engaged in performing arts and traditional crafts that show the good day’s work with nature. gratitude when they have to say good-bye. farming, fishing, and other businesses. Okinawan spirit.
Basic Okinawan Homestay Program (Ex. of program from Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association “Igimi Minpaku”) Top priority given to Reliable support system Farming and cooking Students and families meet Dinner, bath and Wake up & Farming Farewell lessons with Day1 (welcome ceremony) bedtime Day breakfast experience (Farewell ceremony) camaraderie Only government-approved families participate in homestay families 2 the program. No more than around five students are Emergency contact system. assigned to each family. Students welcomed like members of the family.
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Educational Travel Visits
Learn about Okinawa’s unique history, culture, industry, nature and peace at tourist attractions. Shurijo Seiden, Shurijo Castle Park World Heritage Shurijo Castle Park Fukushu-En Park Shurijo Castle Park includes Shurijo Castle where the ancient Ryukyuan Kings lived and Fukushu-En Park encompasses a total area of 8500 m². The ancient Chinese scenery and many other historical sites associated with the Ryukyu Kingdom. Here, visitors can experi- structures express traditional Chinese methods, and the seasonal trees and flowers are ence Ryukyuan history and culture as well as the unique architectural style. arranged in a pattern evocative of the four seasons. Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity Required Time English, Chinese Capacity Required Time English, Chinese (Traditional Exotic charm with vestiges of Languages (Traditional Chinese, Languages Chinese, Simplified Chinese), 1500 people 90 min. Simplified Chinese), Korean 300 people 30 - 60 min. Korean, Spanish Wheelchair Access Available Wheelchair Access Available the Ryukyu Kingdom Address / 1-2 Kinjo-cho, Naha City, Okinawa Address / 2-29-19 Kume, Naha City, Okinawa not found in Japan
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The outer walls of Shurijo Castle conjure up Kinjo-cho stone-paved road in Shuri, a sense of Okinawa’s history going down hill from the castle National Important Cultural Property Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum The Nakamura House The Okinawa Prefectural Museum offers exhibits showing Okinawa’s nature, history, culture This residence was constructed in the traditional Okinawan architectural style in the Ryukyu Kingdom historic sites th History & Culture and other aspects. The Art Museum principally displays works by artists having a mid-18 century. It is a very valuable structure representative of a prewar house and has connection with Okinawa. There is even a section where visitors may try on dyed fabrics. been preserved in its original state. inscribed as UNESCO World Heritages Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Fascination not found Capacity Required Time English, Chinese Capacity Required Time The Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom Languages ( ) Languages English, Chinese in anywhere else in Japan Traditional Chinese , (Traditional Chinese), Korean of Ryukyu, a total of nine sites including Shurijo Castle, 100 people 30 - 60 min. Korean, Spanish 40 people 20 min. were inscribed as World Heritage Sites in 2000. Wheelchair Access Available Wheelchair Access Not available Address / 3-1-1 Omoromachi, Naha City, Okinawa Address / 106 Oshiro, Kitanakagusuku Village, Okinawa (The Nakamura House Souvenir Shop)
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For roughly 450 years from the 15th to the 19th centuries, Okinawa was Tamaudun Katsuren-jo Site an independent country known as the Ryukyu Kingdom, a highly pros- perous base for trade among China, Japan and Southeast Asian nations. Ryukyuan culture, which developed independently with influ- ences from other countries, lives on today in Okinawa’s food, crafts and performing arts. Yomitan Pottery Village Taketomi Island Visitor Center Taketomi Yugafu-kan Sonohyan-utaki Sefa-utaki Zakimi-jo Site Stone Gate Many traditional Okinawan pottery workshops have been established in Yomitan Pottery The facility uses video, exhibits and sound to show how traditional culture, performing arts Village. Visitors may purchase their favorite pottery works and tour the kiln. and people’s lives developed within the bountiful nature of Taketomi Island and Iriomote-Ishi- gaki National Park. capacity differs depending Accepts Visitors Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity on pottery studio Capacity Required Time (Closed during typhoons) No limits inside the village Required Time capacity differs depending English, Chinese Yachimun pottery carries (capacity differs depending on Languages Languages - min. on pottery studio 80 people 30 - 60 min. (Traditional Chinese), Korean ① pottery studio) 60 90 Available in public on a tradition going back 400 Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access Available Shikinaen Nakagusuku-jo Site Nakijin Castle Remains restrooms. (Depends on the years Traditional chinsuko workshops for other restrooms) ② Address / 2653-1 Zakimi, Yomitan Village, Okinawa Address / Taketomi, Taketomi Town, Okinawa (NPO Takidhun) sweets (Yomitan Village Tourism Association)
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Advanced technologies that Okinawa Institute of Science and Okinawa Tracking and are the pride of Japan and Technology Graduate University (OIST) Communication Station (JAXA) OIST offers five-year graduate study programs for pursuing education and research on JAXA is a facility that tracks and controls satellites. Models and videos show how satellites technologies at world-class levels. Tours of the facility, which is surrounded by greenery and and parabolic antennas function. Visitors will enjoy learning about space development. traditional industry enjoys a view of the East China Sea are available. There is also a café open to the public. Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity Required Time Capacity Required Time developed within Languages English Languages English 80 people (Negotiable) 60 - 90 min. 90 people 30 - 60 min. Wheelchair Access Available Wheelchair Access Available Okinawa’s particular Address / 1919-1 Tancha, Onna Village, Okinawa (Campus Visit) Address / 1712 Afuso Kinrabaru, Onna Village, Okinawa climate and environment
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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is a center for education and research on cutting-edge technologies OIST
Okinawa Prefecture Ocean Thermal Energy Trim Recycling Factory Conversion Demonstration Facility Tourism supports the economy of At this plant, waste glass is used as raw material for manufacturing an artificial pumice Visitors may tour the facility where testing is conducted to generate electricity using Industry known as Supersol, which has completely different properties than those of glass. Visitors deep-sea water. They will also learn about the particular characteristics of deep-sea water Tourism income learn about this technology, which has attracted attention worldwide. as well as its uses and applications. Okinawa Prefecture (100 million yen) Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity Accepts Visitors All Year Round Okinawa Prefecture, which Domestic visitors Capacity Required Time Required Time International visitors Languages English, Chinese, people(More people Languages English is enveloped by the beautiful Vietnamese, Thai 20 Tourism income 120 people 60 min. possible if divided into groups) 20 - 60 min. sea, has developed into one Wheelchair Access Not available Wheelchair Access Partly available of Japan’s leading resort There’s a lot of industries Address / 1763-1 Aragusuku, Yaese Town, Okinawa Address / 500-1 Maja, Kumejima Town, Okinawa on this small island! areas. In the recent years, Okinawa Prefecture has Number of seen an increase in travelers Tourists Arriving in from other countries and an Okinawa Prefecture increase in demand for interpretation. 1990 1994 1998 2002 2008 2012 2015 *Source: Okinawa Prefecture website 11 12
Hotel Staff Hotel staff respond to a variety of guests’ needs and help make their Okinawa Prefecture has a flourishing fishing industry that benefits from the stay comfortable. bounty of the beautiful sea as well as agriculture that makes use of the tem- perate climate. These products are shipped throughout Okinawa and all Aquatic Activity Staff around Japan. Okinawa has companies and universities that serve as cen- Staff working on the beaches and ters for research and development, allowing people access to cutting-edge helping with marine activities are on technologies. the front line making sure their guests Nuchi-Masu Sightseeing and are safe. Salt Manufacturing Factory (Nuchi-Una) Miyakojima Next Generation Energy Park While viewing the salt production room, visitors have a chance to see how salt is made While touring multiple facilities on the island constructed to protect the natural environment Interpreters & Tour Guides using the world’s first manufacturing method. Visitors will also enjoy the spectacular and locally produce and consume energy, visitors learn about the underground dam and the scenery of Miyagi Island, in addition to shopping and dining. process of wind and solar power generation. Interpreters and tour guides show All Year Round Accepts Visitors Accepts Visitors All Year Round visitors from Japan and other countries Capacity Required Time (Closed during typhoons) Capacity Required Time Languages English, Chinese (Traditional Languages Interpreter required around tourist sites, presenting them in - people - min. Chinese, Simplified Chinese) people (One bus) hours 30 35 10 15 40 3 Not available in the solar Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access an interesting and enjoyable fashion. Available power generation facility Wind turbine on Miyako Island Okinawa Tracking and Address / 2768 Miyagi, Yonashiro, Uruma City, Okinawa Address / Various areas on Miyako Island (Miyako Island Tourism Club) Communication Station (JAXA)
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GODAC (Global Oceanographic Data Center) / Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium JAMSTEC The concept of Churaumi Aquarium at Ocean Expo Park is “encountering the Okinawa sea.” JAMSTEC’s Global Oceanographic Data Center offers free tours to help people improve It is one of the world’s largest aquarium and the first in the world to successfully breed their understanding of ocean science and technology. Visitors enjoy learning about the several whale sharks and manta rays. deep-sea and coral reefs through videos and experiments. Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Required Time Capacity Required Time Languages English, Chinese (Traditional Languages Interpreter required Blue coral seas and ー 90 - 120 min. Chinese, Simplified Chinese), Korean 120 people 60 min. Wheelchair Accesible Available Wheelchair Accesible Available forests inhabited by rare creatures Address / 424 Ishikawa, Motobu Town, Okinawa Address / 224-3 Toyohara, Nago City, Okinawa
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Great banyan tree in the Valley of Gangala Precious mangrove forests Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center Amami-Oshima Ufugi Nature Museum Valley of Gangala Looking to have Amami-Oshima, Tokunoshima Island The Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center’s Ufugi Nature Museum has displays of stuffed The Valley of Gangala was created when a limestone cave, which had formed over Nature Island, the Northern Part of Okinawa Island, animals and shows videos to present in an easy-to-understand manner the ecosystem and hundreds of thousands of years, collapsed. Experts guide visitors through the mystical precious wildlife of the Yanbaru area in the northern region of the Okinawa main island. forest in this rich natural environment. and Iriomote Island added Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity Required Time Capacity Required Time to the UNESCO World Heritage List Languages English, Chinese (Traditional Languages English, Chinese (Traditional Amami 50 people 45 min. Chinese, Simplified Chinese), Korean 24 people 80 min. Chinese, Simplified Chinese), Korean Islands The Japanese government is seeking to have Amami-Oshima Wheelchair Accesible Available Wheelchair Accesible Not available Experience nature as only Tokunoshima Address / 263-1 Hiji, Kunigami Village, Okinawa Address / 202 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa you can in Okinawa! Island, Tokunoshima Island, Yanbaru in the northern region of Island the Okinawa main island and Iriomote Island registered as UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Yanbaru has many rare Kagoshima species, including the Okinawa rail and Pryer’s woodpecker, living in its dynamic forest with a Naha rich diverse plant life. In addition, all seven Okinawa 17 18 species of mangroves native to Northern Iriomote Okinawa Main Island Japan are distributed on Iriomote Island Island, and the indigenous Colorful coral inhabit the beautiful waters, which are also Iriomote cat has been designat- Ryukyu Islands some of the clearest anywhere in the world. In the forests ed an endangered species. of this subtropical oceanic climate, you can encounter precious flora and fauna that you would not be able to see in mainland Japan. National parks have been designated in the Yanbaru area (2016), which stretches over three villag- es Kunigami, Higashi and Ogimi in the northern region of the main island, the Sea Turtle Museum of Kumejima Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory Kerama Islands (2014) While observing sea turtles as well as newly born baby turtles swimming around slowly and At the Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory, visitors can enjoy 4D2U (four-dimensional Source: gracefully, visitors learn about the ecology and current state of sea turtles, which are in digital universe), which makes use of the Murikabushi telescope, the largest in Kyushu and Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center and the Iriomote-Ishiga- Image : ＠K.P.V.B/@OCVB danger of extinction. Okinawa, to view heavenly bodies and space in three dimensions. ki area (1972). Yanbaru forest with its diverse The Okinawa rail is a protected It is estimated that there are Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round ecosystem species in Japan which is only only about 100 Iriomote cats still Capacity Required Time Capacity Required Time Languages English Languages Interpreter required found in the northern region of the living 30 people 10 - 30 min. 30 people 30 min. Okinawa main island Wheelchair Accesible Available Wheelchair Accesible Available Okinawa actively works Address / 170 Ou, Kumejima Town, Okinawa Address / 1024-1 Arakawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa to preserve the coral
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Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum Himeyuri Peace Museum The Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum commemorates victims of the war and works to communicate to The Himeyuri students or “Lily Corps” were mobilized to serve as nurses during the Battle of future generations historical lessons painfully learned from the Battle of Okinawa. The museum has displays Okinawa. Visitors to the museum learn about war and peace through the experiences of showing testimony given by people who experienced the fighting as well as numerous actual items and documents. these girls who were in their teens at the time of the fighting. Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Required Time English, Chinese (Traditional Capacity Required Time English, Chinese (Traditional No set limits Languages Chinese, Simplified Chinese), Languages Chinese, Simplified Chinese), Sharing the misery of war 45 min. Korean, Spanish, others 400 people 30 - 60 min. Korean, Spanish Wheelchair Access Available Wheelchair Access Available and value of peace Address / 614-1 Mabuni, Itoman City, Okinawa Address / 671-1 Ihara, Itoman City, Okinawa
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Visitors listening carefully to the words of Cornerstone of Peace Memorial on which the a someone who experienced the war firsthand names of those fallen during the war are inscribed
Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum Kakazu Heights Park Cornerstone of The Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum provides an overview of the sinking of the Tsushima-maru, The Observatory Park has a sweeping view of Futenma base. It was also the site of fierce Peace which was used to evacuate schoolchildren. The museum works to communicate the value of fighting during the Battle of Okinawa, vestiges of which still remain today. Peace Memorial on peace through this tragedy in which 1,482 people, including many children, lost their lives. Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round which 240,000 names Capacity Required Time English, Chinese (Traditional Capacity Required Time Languages Chinese, Simplified Chinese), Languages English - people - people 80 100 40 min. Korean 200 400 30 min. ( So that we never allow Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access Available Not available are inscribed Available at the observation deck) Address / - - Wakasa, Naha City, Okinawa Address / - Kakazu, Ginowan City, Okinawa (Hagoromo Park Management) the tragedy of war to happen again In the Peace Memorial Park plaza, a monu- 1 25 37 1 5 ment has been erected in a prayer for world peace and souls of the war dead. The names of the people who died during the Battle of Okinawa is inscribed on the Cornerstone of Peace Memorial, regardless of nationality or 23 24 whether or not they were soldier or civilian. During World War II roughly 70 years ago, so many people died in Okinawa Prefecture that The number of people fallen during the war one-fourth of its precious population was lost. Particularly in the southern region of the main includes 149,425 from Okinawa Prefecture, island where the Japanese military was headquartered, fierce fighting embroiled local residents 77,417 from other prefectures, and 14,572 during the battle’s final stages. Even today, many caves where people sought shelter from the from other countries (as of June 2016). fighting, memorial monuments as well as battle sites still remain. These are now used to teach people about peace.
The Former Japanese Navy Okinawa City Street Corner Data Hall Underground Headquarters Organized around the theme of “considering the postwar history and culture of Okinawa City,” The command bunker, which a Japanese Navy advance team built during World War II at the time of the Okinawa City Street Corner Data Hall displays objects and scenes showing Okinawa the Battle of Okinawa, has been opened to the public, including the commander’s office. There is also spanning an interval from ranging from the middle of the war through the postwar period. a free museum on the grounds, displaying personal effects and letters which have been retrieved. Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity Required Time Capacity Required Time English, Chinese Languages English Languages (Traditional Chinese, 30 people 15 - 60 min. 150 people 40 min. Simplified Chinese), Korean Plaza where the Cornerstone of Wheelchair Access Available Wheelchair Access Available The Okinawa Peace Hall, Cave in which people took shelter to Peace Memorial stands Address / 1-17-17 Chuo, Okinawa City, Okinawa Address / 236 Tomigusuku, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa symbol of respect for the war dead escape the ravages of war
*“Visitor capacity” indicates the maximum number of people allowed into a facility at one time. *Please see the insert for more information about foreign language panel displays, pamphlets, 19 voice guidance, and other multilingual services. *“Barrier-free” indicates whether or not the facility provides wheelchair access. 20 27 28 Okinawa Feeling close to nature’s Activities bounty provides Educational Travel A full complement of programs allows students a chance to think to experience nature, culture and industry as found nowhere else but in Okinawa. about environmental issues
Zamami Village Whale Watching Whale Watching Association Coral Seedling Planting Gala Aoi Umi From December to April every year, the whale watching tour offers people the opportunity At Gala Aoi Umi, visitors have the chance to prune coral branches and plant coral seedlings to see humpback whales that have returned to the waters around Zamami Island. set in artificial bedrock. They can also try their hand at making salt and take it home with them. The facility also has a café on the grounds. Accepts Visitors 27th Dec. to 5th Apr. Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity Capacity Required Time English, Chinese (Traditional Required Time English, Chinese Languages Chinese, Simplified Chinese), Languages people - people (Traditional Chinese), Korean 40 2 hours Korean 20 40 40 - 60 min. ( Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access Available Excludes a part of Available the Sango Batake (coral field)) Address / 1 Zamami, Zamami Village, Okinawa Address / 915 Takashiho, Yomitan Village, Okinawa
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Designated as a natural protection area Okinawa World Working to restore coral reefs Cave Exploring Culture Kingdom Gyokusendo Nakama River Cruise, Others Hirata Tourism Coral reefs are home to a variety of creatures. Visitors explore a limestone cave, which formed over 300,000 years and is designated as a A leisurely boat cruise takes visitors along the Nakama River on Iriomote Island where the Precious nature still remains in Okinawa’s seas Of the approximately 400 species of coral in natural monument. With a special “southern island cave exploration” plan, tours are also largest mangrove forest in Japan can be found. Trekking and canoeing along the Urauchi and forests. Be careful not to unnecessarily touch offered to go into the closed areas. River are also popular. Japan, over 380 inhabit the seas around Okina- animals or plants during activities. Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round wa. Reclamation of coastal waters and rise in Capacity Capacity 25 people (Groups of over 25 Required Time English, Chinese Required Time Languages (Traditional Chinese, Languages Not available ocean temperatures in recent years pose a people must be divided into ) people per group separate groups) 2.5 hours Simplified Chinese , Korean 60 60 - 70 min. serious threat to coral reefs. Projects are active- Wheelchair Access Not available Wheelchair Access Available ly underway to preserve and regenerate coral Address / 1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa Address / Inside the Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, 1 Misaki, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Nature through cultivation and other means.
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Miyako Island Glass-bottom Boat, Busena Marine Park Beach Trekking Okinawan Experience Nirai Kanai Mangrove Crab Fishing Marine Activities SEASIR Underwater Observatory (Ino observations) Tourism Association At the only underwater observatory on the Okinawa main island, you don’t have to get wet Students observe inoh (coastal shallows enclosed by coral reefs) where a variety of rare Guided by crab fishermen who know all the inlets around Irabu Island, visitors can take a Visitors are invited to experience snorkeling, sea kayaking or some of the many other to see tropical fish in action. Another popular activity is a promenade over the sea in a creatures live to learn about the ecosystem of the beautiful sea and environmental issues. tour on which they bring up crab pots set along the tidal flats and mangrove forest. activities. Safety measures and multilingual support services are provided so that visitors whale-shaped glass bottom boat. can enjoy these activities safely All Year Round (Maybe cancelled due to the Accepts Visitors Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Required Time Accepts Visitors Oct. - Jun. Capacity weather or sea conditions) Capacity Capacity Capacity 36 people per glass-bottom boat, Required Time English, Chinese Required Time Required Time 3.5 hours (May differ English, Mandarin, Languages ( Languages Interpreter required Languages Interpreter required Languages 24 people inside underwater Traditional Chinese, - people - people people depending on the program Cantonese, and Korean 90 min. Simplified Chinese), Korean 20 60 2 - 2.5 hours 10 80 90 min. 100 or ocean conditions observation tower Wheelchair Accesible Wheelchair Accesible Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access Available for some programs Available Not available Not available (please confirm beforehand) Address / 1744-1 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Address / 524 Yamada, Onna Village, Okinawa Address / 2F, 187 Nishizato, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Address / 2-2-9 Minatomachi, Naha City, Okinawa
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Eisa Dance Okinawa City Tourism Association Ryukyuan Dance Uruma City Tourism Association
People can experience authentic eisa in the city that is home to eisa, Okinawa City. Visitors Participants can experience traditional Ryukyu dances handed down since the days of the experience Okinawa’s traditional performing arts firsthand. Prepare sport wear and take part! Ryukyu Kingdom. As an instructor teaches you the particular hand and finger movements, you can learn a dance called Chijuyaa. Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity Required Time Capacity Required Time Languages English, Chinese Languages Interpreter required 300 people 60 min. (Traditional Chinese), Korean From 30 people 2 hours Wheelchair Access Available Wheelchair Access Not available Address / 3-14-2 Chuo, Okinawa City, Okinawa (Koza Information Center) Address / 4 Yonashiro Yahira, Uruma City, Okinawa
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Fascinating unique culture carefully handed down since ancient times
Okinawa Traditional Karatedo Kobudo Karate Sailboat “Sabani” Ichimarine Eisa, richly influenced by each community Experience International Karate Study Centre Eisa is a dance to honor the souls of ancestors and pray for good At Murasaki Mura in Yomitan Village, there is a dojo where visitors can experience Visitors ride in a traditional wooden sailboat in Itoman, the “uminchu (fisherman)” village. health, well-being and prosperity of each home in the community traditional Okinawan karate. Reservations are accepted in advance, which will allow you to This experience builds a cooperative spirit as everyone works together to row the boat during the Bon festival according to the lunar calendar in Okinawa. learn about the three main karate styles in Okinawa. together. Excluding July to Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors The performers wear colorful costumes and dance dynamically Capacity Required Time Capacity Required Time September while beating drums. Performances are different in each community Languages English Languages Conversations 20 people 60 min. 20 - 100 people 2 hours 30 min. possible in Chinese and have been carefully handed down over the ages by the commu- Wheelchair Access Available Wheelchair Access Confirmation required nity youth groups. There are also many places where visitors can Address / 1020-1 Takashiho, Yomitan Village, Okinawa Address / 101 Palace Yuuna 1-37-2 Nishizaki, Itoman City, Okinawa watch eisa performed for tourists throughout the year.
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A number of A number of tangible cultural tangible cultural properties are properties are inside the inside the facility facility Naha City Tourist Kumejima Town Take a Walk with a Traditional Culture Ryukyu Mura Experiencing Island Traditional Culture Ishigaki Yaima Village Naha Machi Mai Guide Information Experience Lifestyle Tourism Association Experience Local guides well-versed in Okinawa’s history and culture show visitors the streets of Naha, At Ryukyu Mura, the streets are lined with old-fashioned traditional houses, and visitors The Association offers a variety of hands-on programs so that students can interact with This theme park is a re-creation of old Yaeyama. In addition to having a chance to wear using a variety of courses that include Makishi Public Market, Shujijo Castle and other such have a chance to learn about Okinawan culture, including watching eisa and Ryukyuan Kume Islanders while walking through the Nibuchi forest, exploring the Yajiyaa caves, Ryukyu traditional outfit and painting shisa pottery, visitors can see more than 50 squirrel areas. dance performances as well as trying their hand at making crafts. learning to play Sanshin, or even making snacks. monkeys. Capacity Required Time Accepts Visitors Confirmation required Capacity Required Time Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity Accepts Visitors All Year Round Capacity Required Time Required Time people - min. Eisa dance 40 people Eisa dance 30 min. For traditional cultulture experiences, English, Chinese 300 60 120 Languages Interpreter required Languages English, Chinese Languages English Languages (Differs depending on (Differs depending on Shisa painting 100 people, Shisa painting 100 min., (Traditional Chinese), Korean 20 people 2 hours If divided into groups, reservations 60 min. (Traditional Chinese) are possible for over 50 the course) the course) Wheelchair Access Available for some courses others etc. Wheelchair Access Available Wheelchair Access Not Available Wheelchair Access Available Address / Tourism Information Center “I-fu” Address / 3F Tenbusu Naha, 3-2-10 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Address / 1130 Yamada, Onna Village, Okinawa 160-57 Higa, Kumejima Town, Okinawa Address / 967-1 Nagura, Ishigaki City, Okinawa
*Please see the insert for more information about foreign language panel displays, pamphlets, voice guidance, and other multilingual services. 23 *“Barrier-free” indicates whether or not the facility provides wheelchair access. 24 Experience Industry COLUMN Asian Countries and the Ryukyus were Connected by Trade Ties
Exchanges Begin with East Asia Trade Ryukyuan Ships Voyaging to "Manaban"
Although the exact timing is unclear, it is believed that the Kingdom of the Ryukyuan ships made the voyage to ports across Southeast Asia to Ryukyus began to trade and exchange with the nations of Southeast Asia carry out trade. The Kingdom of Siam (Thailand) topped the list of Experience Okinawa’s unique industry in the latter half of the 14th century. China's Ming dynasty had banned these ships' destinations, with other trade partners that included trade in those years with those countries with which it had no diplomatic Malacca (Malaysia), Pattani (Thailand and Malaysia), Java (Indone- that supports people’s lives relations. Owing to its friendly ties with the dynasty, the Ryukyus was sia), Palembang (Indonesia), Sumatra (Indonesia), Sunda (Indone- able to take on much of Ming's foreign commerce. Chinese goods were sia), Annam (Vietnam) and so on. Malacca and some other regions much in demand at the time. Ryukyuan traders sold those goods in also served as a gateway for the voyagers to trade with India, Arabia, Japan and around Southeast Asia, and conversely delivered those items and Europe. The Ryukyuans referred to these Southeast Asian they obtained in those places to the Chinese Emperor. It was thus in this regions collectively as "Manaban," and they worked to deepen their 41 42 form of intermediary trade that the Ryukyus began their exchanges with exchanges with them. Southeast Asia.
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Patani Representative works of pottery made in Thailand and Vietnam. (The picture is provided by Okinawa Prefectural Buried Cultural Property Center) 43 44 Malacca Sumatra An Enthusiasm for Jambi Borneo International Exchange was Cultivated Palembang by Trade with Southeast Asia
Karaha Surabaya With a history different from that of Japan, the Ryukyus prospered economically owing to these sorts of connections they forged with Minsa Weaving Southeast Asia. The islands flourished for a time as a center for intermediary trade in the region. They lost this advantage in the Mineya Kobou latter half of the 16th century, and moreover with the coming of the The Mineya Weaving Center explains the Yomitan Village Federation of Age of Exploration their trade with Southeast Asia went into production process based on the history Fishing Fisheries Cooperative Association of traditional Yaeyama hand-weaving. decline. Nonetheless, the interactions had gifted the Ryukyus with Students can experience the fishing industry at the largest stationary net in Okinawa Visitors can actually experience weaving Prefecture. They have the chance to see up close how fishermen arrange the nets, haul up many things. Above all, the great interest in international exchange Yaeyama minsa and Kusagi dyeing. fish and process them. cultivated in that area still seems to be alive in the hearts and Capacity Required Time Accepts Visitors All Year Round Accepts Visitors All Year Round minds of Okinawans of today. Weaving 15 people, Weaving 20 min. Capacity Required Time Languages English, Chinese Languages English Kusagi dyeing Kusagi dyeing (Traditional Chinese), Korean Up to 24 people 2 hours Reference: TAKARA Kurayoshi and DANA Masayuki, eds., experience 40 people experience 60 min. Wheelchair Access Available Wheelchair Access Not available Zusetsu: Ryukyu okoku [The Kingdom of the Ryukyus—Illustrated.] Address / 1129-2 Wakugawahara, Arakawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Address / 33 Toya, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa
*Please see the insert for more information about foreign language panel displays, pamphlets, voice guidance, and other multilingual services. 25 *“Barrier-free” indicates whether or not the facility provides wheelchair access. 26 Study, Feel, and Experience the Natural Environment and Culture of Okinawa Okinawa Educational Travel Recommended Courses Tips for Planning Okinawa Educational Travel Okinawa has an abundance of attractions, allowing for a variety of plans. Pick your destinations based on how long your trip will be. Whether your interest is in history, culture, nature, peace studies, or industry, Okinawa offers a variety of poten- tial subjects optimal for educational travel. Here, you can put together travel plans that incorporate experiences impossible to have anywhere else around Japan. For a 4-day, 3-night trip For a 5-day, 4-night trip 5
Motobu Town 7 Higashi Village Main Nago City Island 4-day, 3-night plan 6 9 8 This plan allows you to visit not only the sites and facilities where you Onna Village can come into contact with Okinawa’s history, culture, and natural Okinawa Uruma City Main Island environment, but also venues associated with cutting edge science 4 We recommend limiting the trip to the main island. You can also set out from the main island to visit the and technology institutions as GODAC, OIST, and JAXA. The offerings Private residences that take in lodgers on educational outlying islands. The Kerama and Yaeyama Islands as focus on allowing students to enjoy themselves on their own through travel for homestays are available throughout the well as the islands of Kume and Miyako are among the Naha City firsthand study and other experiences including homestays and school 3 prefecture, allowing one to choose based on proximity many islands in the vicinity, each with a wealth of distin- Naha Airport to the places you want to visit. guishing features. exchange programs, creating memories they will never forget. 1 Nanjo City Tomigusuku City 2
Experience History and Culture in the Southern Area of the Main Island Study and Experience Firsthand the Ecology of the Seas Day Day Naha The Former Japanese Okinawa World, Shurijo Stay in the Okinawa GODAC Homestay (Higashi Villge) Homestay in Navy1 Underground Headquarters Culture2 Kingdom and GyokusendoP22 Castle3 Park main island's Churaumi5 AquariumP18 6 P18 Higashi7 Village Tourism Promotion Airport P14 (Nago City) Higashi Village (Tomigusuku City) (Nanjo City) (Naha City) southern region (Motobu Town) Association +81-980-51-2655 1 P20 3 ☎
A set of caverns in which the Former Japanese Navy The immense power of the Eisa dance makes it a Shurijo Castle was the palace for the king of the The enormous tanks where visitors can take in a Facility allowing free field trips where visitors can Get a taste of private life in Okinawa through Underground1 Headquarters was located during the Battle of must-see.2 Also take in a habu (Ryukyu pit viper) show Ryukyu3 Kingdom. Numerous ruins of historic sites also panoramic5 view of fish from the Kuroshio Sea and coral get6 a better understanding of ocean chemistry technol- cultural7 experiences at fisheries and in the home. Okinawa. The site also features a museum and resource center. and explore underground caverns. remain in the vicinity. being raised on a tremendous scale are spectacular. ogies. Visit a Graduate University that Exciting Okinawa-style Bullfights and Interschool Exchanges Performs the World's Most Cutting Edge Research Day Day Okinawa Bullfight Experience (Uruma City) Okinawa Institute of Science and School exchange program on Stay in the Village Naha Uruma4 City Tourism & Local Products Association Technology8 Graduate University (OIST) 9 JAXA P16 Okinawa Main Island main island's northern region farewell ceremony (Onna Village) Airport +81-98-978-0077 (Onna Village) ☎ P24 P16 2 4 That was amazing!
4 An example of tradition- al culture with roots in farmers' entertainments. A chance to deepen mutual under- Split up into teams and standing through presentations cheer your bull on! and classes. This research facility with its views of the East Students can learn here about the roles of manmade China8 Sea has a cafe open to the public. artificial9 and parabolic antennae, as well as space develop- ment.
27 28 Okinawa Educational Travel Recommended Courses Okinawa Main Island Homestay Experience to Outlying Main 6 Learn About Farming Community Culture and Lifestyles Motobu Town Day Zamami Port to Murasaki Mura Churamura Yomitan Stay in Islands Island 3 4 ＋ Tomari Port (Yomitan Village) Homestay (Yomitan Village) Yomitan Village P24 7 3 5-day, 4-night plan 5 Onna Village 3 4 Yummy♪ Approx. 35 minutes This program focuses on getting to know what makes by high-speed boat Okinawa special firsthand, including a nature experience Yomitan Village Kerama Islands at the Keramashoto National Park and a homestay at a Tomari Port village where traditional culture remains vibrant. The plan Zamami Island 2 8 offers abundant other opportunities for learning, including 9 a peace studies program, a field trip to Churaumi Aquari- Naha City Naha Learn firsthand about a wide variety of folk arts, and Encounter the soul of the culture and people of Okinawa through um, and an enjoyable stroll around the city. Tokashiki Airport even3 take in a training hall for Okinawa-style karate a 4homestay program focused on experiencing daily life Island 1 Itoman City A Day for Thinking About Peace and Interacting with Okinawan Students Learn About the Latest Technology and the Beautiful World of the Ocean
School exchange Stay in the Okinawa Institute of Science and Okinawa Stay in the Day Naha Okinawa Prefectural Day Farewell 5 6 P18 GODAC 1 P20 program on main island's Technology Graduate University (OIST) Churaumi Aquarium 7 P18 main island's Airport Peace Memorial Museum (Itoman City) Ceremonies (Motobu Town) Okinawa Main Island southern region (Onna Village) (Motobu Town) northern region P16 1 4
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A program focused on testimonies from locals to convey Getting to know other kids the same age from other countries An educational facility engaged in teaching and Go on a field trip here to take in the sight of enormous Have fun learning about the deep seas and coral the1 tragedy of the Battle of Okinawa and the pricelessness of who were raised in different backgrounds can be exciting! research5 on world-class science and technology. Visitors whale6 sharks and the diverse marine life of Okinawan reefs7 through videos and experiments peace can view cutting-edge technologies waters
Learn About History and Nature at Kerama Shoto National Park History and Local Lifestyles on View in Central Naha Arrange charter Day Peace Studies (Tokashiki Island) Marine Activity Experience (Zamami Day Tomari Port to boat for Stay on Shurijo Castle Park Naha Machi Mai Tokashiki Village Chamber of Commerce getting around Island2 ) Zamami Village Tourism Association 8 9 P23 Naha Airport Kerama Islands Zamami Island (Naha City) (stroll around the city) and Industry +81-98-987-3955 +81-98-987-2777 ☎ ☎ P14 [Kokusai Street] (Naha City) 2 *Lodging facilities also available on Tokashiki Island 5 Outlying Islands Come again!
Enjoy marine sports to your heart's content in one of the world's most beautiful seas (Activity also available at Tokashiki Island) Added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2000 for the outstand- Okinawa's busiest shopping district is packed with shops selling 2 ing8 value of its unique architectural styles and rock arrangement local9 products, eating and drinking establishments, and other business- techniques es along a 1.6-kilometer stretch
29 30 Information about Okinawa Educational Travel ① Plan IATA airline designation Access ■ +α Save on Travel Between Okinawa and Airline IATA code Airline IATA code Access to Okinawa from Asia Asiana Airlines OZ China Airlines CI Other Cities in Japan ■ Jin Air LJ EVA Air BR Airports IATA code Flight time Hokkaido JAL & ANA Offers a Special Fare To Naha Jeju Airlines 7C Peach Aviation MM Sapporo ● Overseas visitors may fly JAL and ANA domestic routes Bangkok MM About 4 h 15 min. T’way Airlines TW Tigerair IT Seoul （Incheon）OZ, LJ, 7C, TW, MM, ZE, KE About 2 h 25 min. Eastar Jet ZE Mandarin Airlines AE for a flat rate of ¥10,800 (tax incl.) one way. Busan OZ, LJ, 7C About 2 h. Korean Air KE Hong Kong Airlines HX Either airline is Either airline is Beij g in CA About 3 h 10 min. Air China CA Cathay Dragon KA Shanghai（Pudong）MU, HO About 2 h. OK All over Japan OK China Eastern Airlines MU HK Express UO Tianjin CA About 3 h 30 min. Okinawa Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, etc. Hangzhou JD, MU About 2 h 25 min. Juneyao Airlines HO （ ） Nanjing HO About 2 h 50 min. Beijing Capital Airlines JD p About 1 h 30 min. All over Japan Tai ei（Taoyuan）CI, MM, BR, IT, JW Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, etc. Okinawa Taichung AE About 1 h 40 min. Airline IATA code （ ） Kaohsiung CI About 1 h 45 min. Japan Airlines / JAL JL g g About 2 h 30 min. Hon Kon HX, KA, MM Japan Transocean Air / JTA NU To Ishigaki Fly or to anywhere in Japan for ● Ryukyu Air Commuter / RAC NU JAL ANA Taipei（Taoyuan）CI, UO About 50 min. Hong Kong UO About 2 h 20 min. Jetstar Japan / JJP GK ¥ (tax incl.) All Nippon Airways /ANA NH Sendai 10,800 Vanilla Air /VNL JW *Fare for one sector. Sectors may be added for an additional ¥10,800 per sector Skymark Airlines / SKY BC (please check the map on the left for destinations). Solaseed Air / SNA LQ Access from Okinawa to cities in Japan *It doesn’t matter which airline you fly between your country and Okinawa!! ■ Peach Aviation / APJ MM Airports IATA code Flight time From Naha ●JAL Japan Explorer Pass ● https://www.world.jal.com/world/en/japan_explorer_pass/ar/ Sapporo NH About 3 h 15 min. Ibaraki Sendai NH About 2 h 35 min. ●ANA Experience JAPAN Fare Beijing Narita Shizuoka NH About 2 h 15 min. Japan https://www.ana-cooljapan.com/ejf Komatsu NU About 2 h 10 min. Komatsu Tokyo International (Haneda) *To take advantage of this discount offer, purchase your ticket 72 hours in advance on either the Ibaraki BC About 2 h 30 min. Seoul Chubu JAL or ANA website above. Tokyo International【Haneda NH, JL, NU, BC About 2 h 20 min. International Shizuoka 】 Tianjin Narita NH, GK, JW, MM About 2 h 35 min. Osaka International【Itami NH, JL, NU About 1 h 55 min. Osaka International 】 (Itami) Kobe BC, LQ About 2 h. Kansai International NH, NU, MM, GK About 1 h 50 min. Okayama Kobe Chubu International NH, NU, BC, GK About 2 h 10 min. Kansai International Okayama NU About 1 h 50 min. Busan Hiroshima Takamatsu Access to Outlying Islands (Air & Sea) Takamatsu NH About 1 h 50 min. Hiroshima NH About 1 h 45 min. Access by Air Access by Sea Matsuyama NH About 1 h 45 min. ■ Airline IATA designation Flight time ■ Route Flight time Fukuoka NH, NU, BC, MM About 1 h 40 min. Fukuoka Matsuyama From Naha Ishigaki - Taketomi About 10 min. ● Kumamoto NH About 1 h 25 min. Kumejima NU About 30 min. Ishigaki - Kohama About 25 min. Nagasaki NH About 1 h 25 min. Kumamoto Miyako NU, NH About 45 min. Ishigaki - Kuroshima About 30 min. Miyazaki LQ, ANA codeshare About 1 h 20 min. Ishigaki NU, NH About 1 h. Ishigaki - Iriomote (Ohara port) About 35 to 45 min. Nagasaki Kagoshima LQ, ANA codeshare About 1 h 15 min. Kita daito NU About 1 h 10 min. Ishigaki - Iriomote (Uehara port) About 40 min. Amami-Oshima NU About 1 h 5 min. Kagoshima Miyazaki Minami daito NU About 1 h 10 min. Ishigaki - Hatoma About 40 to 55 min. Yoron NU About 40 min. Yonaguni NU About 1 h 30 min. Ishigaki - Hateruma About 1 h. From Ishigaki Ishigaki Yonaguni ● From Miyako - About 4 h. Tokyo International【Haneda NU, NH About 3 h 15 min. ● 】 Ishigaki NU, NH About 30 min. Miyako - Tarama About 2 h. Kansai International NU, NH, MM About 2 h 20 min. Tarama NU About 25 min. Unten port - Iheya About 1 h 20 min. Chubu International NH About 2 h 45 min. From Ishigaki Unten port - Izena About 55 min. ● Fukuoka NH About 2 h 10 min. Nanjing Miyako NU, NH About 30 min. Toguchi port - Minna About 15 min. From Miyako Motobu port - Ie About 30 min. ● Yonaguni NU About 35 min. Tokyo International【Haneda NU About 2 h 55 min. Shanghai Minami daito Kita daito Heshikiya port - Tsuken About 30 min. 】 ● - Kansai International NH About 2 h 40 min. Minami daito Kita daito NU About 15 min. Tomari port - Aguni About 2 h 10 min. - Tomari port Kumejima About 3 h to 4 h. *The IATA code for both JTA and RAC is NU. *Same day return may not be available for some islands. - *Please check the airline’s IATA code on the right. Please inquire with the airline for more information. Tomari port - Tonaki About 1 h 45 min. to 2 h 15 min. *Flight times are approximate and vary depending on *The IATA code for both JTA and RAC is NU. Tomari port - Zamami About 50 min to 2 h. weather conditions. Hangzhou Tomari port - Tokashiki About 35 min to 1 h 10 min. *Flight schedules are subject to change. For more specific Tomari port Minami and Kita daito About 15 h. information, please inquire with the airline you intend on - flying with. Azama port - Kudaka About 15 to 20 min.
from Bangkok 2017.2.19 ～ Okinawa Naha Aguni Kumejima
Miyako Kita daito Taipei Naha Minami daito Ishigaki Taichung Tarama Miyako Information about transportation in Okinawa is available ◎ on the following website. Hong Kong Kaohsiung http://en.okinawastory.jp/access/transportation_in_okinawa/ *As of November 1, 2016 Yonaguni Ishigaki 31 32 Information about Okinawa Educational Travel
Please check the following website for more information about animals and plants prohibited from being brought in or taken out of Okinawa, dangerous sea creatures, and what to do if disaster strikes Remember Your Manners (typhoons, earthquakes, tsunami, etc.) Table manners http://en.okinawastory.jp/about/important/ Not suitable for souvenirs Tables in shops are for the establishment’s beverage and meal service, so please Precautions for Aquatic Activities refrain from bringing your own drinks or food. Also, banana peels, orange peels Five Precautions for Snorkeling and other scraps as well as Quarantine restrictions have been placed on sweet pota- toes and citrus plants. These items may not be taken from fish bones are not thrown on It looks easy, but practice is essential! Poor health can be deadly in the water! Okinawa to other regions of Japan, as well as overseas. Learn how to use the snorkel, mask and fins. If you’re not feeling up to it, then stop and the floor, but left on plates. get out of the water. Floating is difficult! Wear a life jacket or wetsuit and make sure you’re buoyant. You can’t call for help by yourself when Everyday manners you’re in the water! In Okinawa, people will not In Japan, there is no custom Always go into the water in groups of two The sea is beautiful, but full of danger! like it if you walk around in of tipping at hotels, restau- or more, and don’t stay for longer than Check where you’re going to swim, make sure of the your bathing suit in places rants, taxis or when shopping. weather and sea conditions, and avoid any risks that could one hour each time. You won’t be able other than the beach. If Instead, a nice “arigato” will cause danger to yourself or others. to get back to shore once you’re tired. you’re leaving the beach make everyone’s day better. area, it’s best to put on a Watch out for jellyfish! Accidents happen! T-shirt and shorts over your Learn from an instructor or someone who is Many jellyfish will appear in the waters between May and October. swimsuit. Caution is necessary as jellyfish are difficult to identify because experienced. First practice in a pool or shallow they are clear and almost see-through. Touching one brings area where you can stand. intense pain and welts may form. If you are stung, get out of the If you see or are involved water and call for help. in an accident or incident at sea, Hotel manners Restroom manners call 118 right away! Remember to remove your The restrooms at commercial shoes in your hotel room. establishments may be used What to do During a Disaster (earthquake, tsunami or typhoon) Also, change into the room for free, but you will leave a slippers or toilet if they are good impression if you buy If an earthquake strikes provided. something small as a token of If you feel tremors at your lodging, secure an evacuation route, wait for the earthquake to subside, appreciation. then evacuate following any instructions given by the accommodation staff. If you’re outdoors, move away from concrete block walls, cliffs, rivers and out of alleyways. There is a risk of a tsunami, so keep away from the seashore and evacuate to high ground or solidly-constructed high buildings.
If a typhoon comes Look for the sticker! Strong winds may cause objects flying and overturn them, so avoid going outside and stay inside at your lodging. Keep on guard even if the storm has calmed down, and be sure to check the weather information before doing Free Wi-Fi is Available anything. Locations displaying the sticker “Be.Okinawa Free Wi-Fi” have Wi-Fi available free of Buses, airplane and other means of transportation will be affected, so get more information before heading out. charge. See below for details on hot spots and how to connect.
When there is a typhoon, check the travel and tourism http://be.okinawa.free.wifi.okinawaclip.com/?lang=en website “Be. Okinawa” for information about typhoon conditions as well as airline and ferry service. http://en.okinawastory.jp/ Multilingual Contact Center This is a public service for foreign visitors provided by Okinawa prefecture. See the Okinawa disaster prevention information portal. ● http://www.bousai.okinawa.jp/eng/ Tourist information, interpreter services, emergency response support and other multilingual ● services are available by telephone, Skype or email. *Service is free of charge. Only telephone dialing charges apply. (JST) Watch out for Habu Snakes Habu Bite First Aid Dangerous and poisonous snakes Stay calm, try not to move around, and call someone close by for help The habu is a poisonous snake found in Okinawa Seek medical attention at a clinic or hospital right away. Prefecture. It is most active between April and As a first-aid measure, use a venom extractor to repeat- November, but is also awake throughout the edly draw out poison from the wound. year. The young will hatch around September If it’s going to take time to get to a hospital, then wrap a ［E-mail］[email protected] and begin to move around looking for food. cloth loosely, enough for one finger to be inserted, around During the day, they hide in stonewalls, caves an area between the bite and heart. and thick brush, but will come out at night. 33 34