Best Places OF Japanese No.1 In Okinawa

The Most Beautiful Beach In The Orient: Yonaha Maehama BeachYonaha Maehama Beach

Yonaha Maehama Beach was soooooo beautiful that I satisfied of its name 'the most beautiful beach in the Orient'. I could enjoyed all day long with some activities such as banana-boat! Also, many corals and shells were on the beach, so I enjoyed picking them up.

Japan's Southernmost Milky Way You Can See The Center Of The GalaxyStarry Sky Of Hateruma

Japan's southernmost island, Hateruma has less light obstacle, so it's suitable for stellar observation! You can see the thick part of the Milky Way, that is to say the center of the Galaxy, much better than those in Honshu region. If the season is good, you can see the Southern Cross, too!◎To Hateruma Island, access by ferry. Bring medicine for motion sickness by yourselves. Stellar Observation Tower's party is good (you need a car). The lights of the Milky Way is slight, you may not be able to see like the first pic. Remember, the Milky Way is seen at the left of the Scorpion. I took these pics near the southernmost stone monument, but be careful no to lose your way because there's no signs!

This Is The Sea Of Okinawa! The Paradise Of Tropical Fish In Very Clear WaterKerama Islands

Kerama Islands is a nice diving spot you can access from Okinawa main island by boat. The clearest sea in Japan makes me feel like swimming in the aquarium! You can meet the coral reefs of course, and popular tropical fish such as clownfish.◎You can find diving shop at Karama Islands, or access by boat from Okinawa main island's shops. Some of them prepare diving-experience (available without diving licence), so even beginners can enjoy.

Japan's Largest Heritiera littoralis Tree With As High As 3 Meters Plank RootsNakama River

At the upper stream of Nakama River, there's a Japan's largest Heritiera littoralis Tree. The figure of plank roots standing like to protect the trunks is very strong and impressive.