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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Okinawa and the Ryukyus

The Ryukyu Archipelago, Satsunan Shoto, Ryukyu Shoto, Getting Around, The Ryukyus In Depth, Island Nomenclature, Useful Japanese Island Terms, Safety and Comfort on Board, Okinawa’s Bitter Melon

PART 1

THE SATSUNAN ISLANDS

Chapter 1

THE ŌSUMI ISLANDS

Ancient outcrops, modern spaceport

Tanegashima, Mageshima, Yakushima, Kuchinoerabujima, Takeshima, Iōjima, Kuroshima

Chapter 2

THE TOKARA ISLANDS

Remote isles, volcanic peaks

Kuchinoshima, Kogajajima, Gajajima, Nakanoshima, Tairajima, Suwanosejima, Akusekijima, Kojima, Kotakarajima, Takarajima, Kaminoneshima, Yokoatejima

Chapter 3

THE AMAMI ISLANDS

Splendid vistas, rugged coasts

Amami-Ōshima, Kakeromajima, Kikaijima or Kikaigashima, Tokunoshima, Iōtorishima, Okinoerabujima, Yoronjima

PART 2

THE RYUKYUS

Chapter 4

THE OKINAWA ISLANDS

Subtropical getaway, cultural hub

Chapter 5

OKINAWA MAIN ISLAND: THE SOUTH

Memorial museums, cultural sites

Okinawa Peace Prayer Park and Memorial Hall, Ryukyu Glass Village, Himeyuri Peace Museum and War Memorial, Culture Kingdom Gyokusendo, Gusuku (Fortress) Ruins, Seifa Utaki, General Buckner Memorial Plaque, Former Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters, Shikina-en Royal Garden, Shuri Castle, Kokusai-dōri, Heiwa-dōri, Fukushu-en, Naminoue Shrine, Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum, International Cemetery at Tomari District

Chapter 6

OKINAWA MAIN ISLAND: THE CENTER

Castle ruins, beachfront resorts

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, Nakamura House, Shinto Shrine in Futenma, “American Village” in Chatan, Sunabe District, Awase, Katsuren Castle Ruins, White Beach Naval Facility, Yomitan Village, Zakimi Castle Ruins Site, Cape Zanpa, Maeda Point

Chapter 7

OKINAWA MAIN ISLAND: THE NORTH

Natural attractions, fabulous fish

Nago, Motobu Peninsula, Motobu Port, Sesoko, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Nakijin Castle Ruins, Unten Port, Yagajijima, Cape Akamaru, Hiji Falls, Ōkuni-rindo, Aha Falls, Cape Hedo, Ada, Kanucha Bay Resort, Cape Henoko

Chapter 8

ISLANDS EAST OF OKINAWA

Scattered islets, quiet resorts

Adakashima, Abuōrujima, Nagashima, Tairajima, Ikeijima, Miyagijima, Henzajima, Hamahigashima, Ukibarushima, Minamiukibarushima, Yabuchijima, Aginamiiwa, Gonjiyaniwa, Tsukenjima, Kudakajima, Kumakajima, Adochijima, Tamataiwa, Ādjijima, Ōjima

Chapter 9

THE KERAMA ISLANDS

Wondrous whales, delightful dives

Kamiyamajima, Kuefujima, Nagannujima, Maejima, Kuroshima, Tokashikijima, Zamamijima, Akajima, Gerumajima, Fukajijima, Ōjima, Kubashima, Yakabijima

Chapter 10

ISLANDS WEST OF OKINAWA

Golden beaches, remarkable rocks

Edzunajima, Rukan-shō, Senagajima, Tonakijima, Kumejima, Torishima, Agunijima, Sesokojima, Minnajuma, Iejima, Ōjima, Yagajijima, Kourijima, Izenajuma, Iheyajima

Chapter 11

THE MIYAKO ISLANDS

Pristine waters, rich coral reefs

Miyakojima, Irabujima, Shimojijima, Taramajima, Minnajima

Chapter 12

THE YAEYAMA ISLANDS

Idyllic beaches, fascinating nature

Ishigakijima, Taketomijima, Hamajima, Kayamajima, Kohamajima, Kuroshima, Aragusukujima, Hatomajima, Iriomotejima, Haterumajima, Nakanouganjima, Yonagunijima

Chapter 13

THE DAITO ISLANDS

Precipitous cliffs, sugary sights

Kita Daitōjima, Minami Daitōjima, Oki Daitōjima

Index