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Newspapers
The Okinawa Times
Okinawa's one of two most popular newspapers. This online news covers local news, politics,
economy, international news, and sports.
Ryukyu Shinpo Internet
The other popular newspaper is this one. Just like The Okinawa Times, it covers
local news, politics, economy, international news, and sports.
U.S. Military Related
18 Services
This is the Kadena services squadron website that provides total information on living in
Okinawa for those who work in the base. Some of the informations are only accesssable from the base.
Kadena Air Base
This is the world famous Kadena Air Base homepage. The site has full
of useful information not only for living in the base but also living in the community around it. Especially, those
who are moving in to Okinawa will get a relief by just browsing this site.
Marine Corps Community Services
MCCS offers information on activities and events that everyone serves in the base can
participate. It provides helpful and practical infomation such as getting personal support.
American Forces Network (AFN) Okinawa, Japan
This is Virtual Okinawa's Media Guide page on AFN. The schedules of American Forces
Radio and Television Services posted on the page.
Travel Information
Combination Tour Naha City
Travel guide exclusively focused on Naha City. There are usuful information such as
eating place and area travel plan.
Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau
This official website of OCVB is the main travel information source in Okinawa. The
bureau plans most of conventions and events in entire Okinawa prefecture. It also develops the tourism environment
with the prefectural govenment such as innovating eco tourism.
Okinawa Prefectural Website
This is the official website of Okinawa prefecture. It introduces Okinawa prefecture
and travel information. You will get basic knowlege on Okinawa after browsing the site for a half hour.
Naha Navi
This is the main travel information source exclusively focused on Naha
City. Unfortunately, the site is only in Japanese at this time. However, Mista-T is hoping that they will develop
English version of the site in the future.
Okinawa.Com
The sites offers you overall information on Okinawa. It provides you not only travel info but
also culture, events, and more.
Shurijo Castle Park
This is the official Shuri Castle website. If you are planning to visit Shuri Castle,
this site is a must.
Ocean Expo Park
This is the official Ocean Expo Park website. Ocean Expo Park is a beautiful place
to visit. It has cristal-clear beach, gardens of tropical trees & flowers, Manatees & Dolphin Shows, and the
world's largest aquarium.
Okinawa Digital Archives
This is one of the newest and highest quality Okinawa information site. It uses a good flash and
text system that the mood of the tropical island of Okinawa should be imagined once you enter the site. Just check it
out to see what I mean.
Shopping
Ashibinaa Okinawa Outlet Mall
The biggest outlet mall in Okinawa. Numbers of famous brands have their outlet ships
in Ashibinaa shipping court. There are restaurants on the upper floor of the mall. Check this site for more information.
Okinawa in General
Virtual Okinawa
Virtual Okinawa is a excellent web community dedicated to provide general
yet practical information on living in Okinawa. However, the datas on the site is very helpful for those who are
just visiting Okinawa for a short time.
Okinawa Japan's Virtual Ginza
This site has the largest amount of information on Okinawa that covers most of what you want
to know about Okinawa. The site features Okinawa's history, culture, area info, accomodations, travel info, and much
more.
Naomi's Okinawa Connection
This is another huge web community on Okinawa. It has good amount of information especially
on Okinawa's updated culture and voices of people living in Okinawa. As it is said on the title, it connects you to
Okinawa and its culture.
Search Okinawa
This is a mega seach engine of Okinawa. You will find even a small and detailed
information in the site. Just visit and try seaching info here.
Japan Update
The site with full of up to date information on what's going on in Okinawa. It has
information on market, live house, weather, and much more.
Naha Malathon
The official site of Naha Malathon. It has virtually all information on Naha
Malathon that you need to know. This 42,195km race is one of the most famous malathons in Japan. Check this out if you are interested in participating the race or even learing about
the race.
The Contemporary Okinawa Website
This impressive site was created by John Michael Purves. The site contains
very interesting but unique information on Okinawa. Check it and see it yourself.
Okinawa Centenarian Study
This centenarian study site provides you the facts to explain Okinawan's longevity.
Indeed, Okinawans have known as the longest life in the world.
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