Come and discover the secret of Okinawa Island
Very trendy and more and more attractive to fans of Asian culture and harmonious manners, Japan is more and more accessible to a good number of travelers, but nevertheless remains a relatively unknown country. Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka welcome most tourists, but there is one destination that is definitely worth exploring: the Okinawa archipelago. Its main island, Okinawa is a cultural and natural treasure that impresses its visitor.
Like Eric, be Okinawa!
Good reasons to go to Okinawa, there are dozens of them. The local tourist office has just launched Operation Be Okinawa to reveal the secrets of the archipelago. Six people from all over the world were invited to discover the wonders of Okinawa, from its delicious cuisine to the sense of welcoming its inhabitants, through its dream beaches. Among these 6 lucky guys, a Frenchman, Eric, who took the opportunity to declare (a second time) his love for the woman of his life!
The top 10 things to do in Okinawa
And if Eric's romance isn't to your liking, here are 10 more great reasons to take a trip to Okinawa.
1. In Okinawa, time goes by smoothly, there is no rush and you learn to relax and live at an excellent pace for your health. Resort par excellence, it offers its inhabitants and visitors a wide range of gentle activities and spa and relaxation centers.
2. Its legendary world heritage is made up of a set of nine buildings that retrace part of the history of the Ryūkyū Kingdom. An impressive journey through time.
3. The most ecotourism fans will undoubtedly appreciate the north of Okinawa and more precisely the Yanbaru region where nature has remained untouched.
4. Go shopping in a “machigua” and bring back souvenirs for everyone.
5. Travel the north of the island to discover the various ruins of ancient castles and lush flora.
6. The ancient Kingdom of the Ryūkyū offers unique performances and traditions throughout the year.
7. And who says Okinawa, says health. It is in this island where there are the most centenarians in the world and it is not for nothing that this Japanese saying is well known to everyone: "Food is the medicine of life."
8. Fan of diving? Then you will love Okinawa, where you will discover the breathtaking seabed.
9. Discover the soft and relaxing landscapes of the hills in the south of the island where time takes on another dimension.
10. Finally, if you lack modernity, visit Naha, the capital of the island.
So, are you ready to take off? Who knows what effect the Okinawa Archipelago will have on you?
