Strengths of the Regions
New Lifestyle
COVID-19 has changed the way Japanese people work and live, such as trying to avoid the “Three Cs” (closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings).
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Business and IndustryCOVID-19 has also had a major impact on Japan's local economies, but local businesses and industries are striving to adapt and thrive. See some examples of their initiatives.
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Resilient JapanResearch in advanced disaster readiness technology makes steady progress in Japan, and preparations are rock-solid.
Okinawa
Okinawa
Iriomote Island
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Okinawa
Peace Memorial Park
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Okinawa
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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Okinawa
Makishi Public Market
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Okinawa
Kouri Bridge
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Okinawa
Katsuren Castle Ruins
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Okinawa
Taketomi-jima Island
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Okinawa
kerama Islands
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Okinawa
Shuri-jo Castle
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Okinawa
Soki Soba (Stewed Pork Spare Rib Noodles)
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Okinawa
Myako Island
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Okinawa
Ishigaki-jima Island
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With the Nansei Islands as its southernmost tip, Okinawa Prefecture is located between Taiwan and Kyushu, the southwestern-most of Japan's four main islands. Okinawa comprises 160 islands of varied sizes that dot a vast area of ocean, and enjoys warm and pleasant temperatures throughout the year. The warm Kuroshio Current flows through the clear ocean waters of Okinawa, creating an environment in which coral, fish, and other sea creatures thrive.
