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Okinawa is a prefecture in Japan, comprising an archipelago of around 160 islands, with varying degrees of habitation. Given its location off the coast of Kyushu, it benefits from a predominantly subtropical climate and is recognized as one of the premier destinations in Japan for those seeking sun, sand, and surf.
Okinawa is the tropical southernmost prefecture of Japan. The prefecture consists of about 160 islands, which are scattered over a 350-mile-long area. The main regions are Okinawa Honto (the main island of Okinawa), Kerama Shoto (the Kerama Islands), Kumejima (Kume Island), Miyako Shoto (the Miyako Islands) and Yaeyama Shoto (the Yaeyama Islands).