The Okinawan Prefecture is Japan's southernmost prefecture. It is made up of about 160 separate smaller islands which are scattered over an area 1000 km from north to south and 400 km from east to west. The people there have a distinct culture and a rich history which dates back hundreds of years.

• Okinawa Prefecture's Home Page
  Official Okinawa Prefecture Homepage. Contains interesting information on U.S. military bases on the prefecture of Okinawa, a basic overview of the prefecture, tourism and cultures, upcoming local events, and the government's activities.
• Outline of Okinawa Prefecture
  General description of the Okinawa's geography and demographics. There are more links to pictures of the island's beautiful scenery.
  Also has a Japanese link.
• Contemporary Okinawa; Politics, Economy and Society
  Essays written about contemporary Okinawan affairs and on the military bases on the island.
  
• Crafts of Okinawa
  An interesting site which details the crafts of the Okinawan people. Such crafts are glassware, woodenware and weaving.
  
• Travel Information
  More general information about the island, but also has links to places of interest. These include the Shurijo Castle, Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park, Beach Resorts, and towns.
  
• Travel Information Part 2
  This is part two of the previous link. Contains information about southern areas, the Monument of Himeyuri, and Ryuku dance.
  
• More travel information (from the Okinawa Visitor's Bureau)
  Travel information which also includes Miyako Island, Ishigaki Island, and and interesting sake and wine list.
  
• The Okinawa Times (news information)
  Weekly newspaper, in English, which details current events of Okinawa. Usually has past articles from previous week's papers.
  You may also e-mail the publication at media@okinawatimes.co.jp
  
  
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