Okinawa is a photographers’ dream – a day-glo paradise with eye candy on every corner. Here are 16 photos which sum up why Japan’s most beautiful prefecture should be on your radar.
Best beaches in Asia?
When asked where to find Asia’s most beautiful beaches, most people would name Indonesia, Thailand or Cambodia – unless they’ve been to Okinawa. The sea here is wonderfully warm and even during the coldest time of year (February and March) rarely dips below 21°C. Visit during the warmer months and you’ll experience bath-warm temperatures of 30°C.
Shisa lions
Follow any Instagrammer who’s visiting Okinawa and it’s almost guaranteed a lion or two will eventually put in an appearance. You’ll see beautifully carved lions throughout Okinawa, often hiding in the lush undergrowth outside locals’ houses. Known as shisa lions, they’re seen as guardians of the home. Fancy one of your own? Okinawa’s capital, Naha, is filled with potteries, many of which allow visitors to make their own lovable lions.
Delicious dishes
We’ve got an insatiable appetite for pictures of Okinawan cuisine – the next best thing to a visit to this tropical island chain. Visit Okinawa and you’ll be blown away by the range of dishes on offer – a colourful melange of rainbow-hued vegetables, steaming broths (the jet-black squid ink soup is an Instagrammer fave) and the freshest fish you’ve ever seen.
Traditional dress
It’s not just the food which makes Okinawa one of the planet’s most colourful places – the region’s traditional dress has a large part to play. So-called Ryusou outfits are worn at various special occasions, including birthdays and weddings. The use of bingata (a traditional textile) ensures colours (usually red and blue, the hues most commonly associated with Okinawa) remain wonderfully bright.
Underwater world
You don’t need to be a scuba diver to admire life beneath the waves in Okinawa. The islands’ famously clear waters mean snorkellers can easily spot a wide range of marine life, from turtles and clownfish to sea snakes and neon corals.
Incredible landscape
Even those who’ve done their research prior to visiting Okinawa are blown away by the diversity of the landscape – you’ll find stalagmite-filled caverns, forested valleys, endless beaches and thundering waterfalls.
Look at that sea!
Okinawa is one of Japan’s most popular watersports destinations, and with visibility like this, it’s hardly surprising. Growing numbers of visitors are opting to explore Okinawa’s islands on kayaking tours, and paddle boarding is becoming increasingly popular, too.
Finding Nemo
Although you don’t need to be a scuba diver to appreciate Okinawa’s marine life, visitors with a PADI qualification under their belt will certainly get to see a whole new side of this island paradise, whether it’s huge swarms of tropical fish, some of the healthiest coral reefs in Asia or impossibly cute sea turtles.
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