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Ozy_Flame · 08-15-2019, 10:32 PM

I've been there, it's a good chance to see a slower, tropical side of Japan, one that has a distinct culture and a different mood. Great war history stuff there too, the Okinawa Peace Memorial Park is spectacular.

The natural landscape is also incredible - Cape Hedo is worth visiting, and lets you see a lot of the countryside.

I recommend going also to Tokashiki Island by ferry, and exploring. Great outdoor stuff if you are a nature family. Iriomote Island is also great for mangrove forests.

Okinawan cuisine is also a reason to go. Some of the best pork dishes in the world. Mimiga (pork ear) is delicious as all hell. Rafute is also a slow-braised pork belly with sweet soy that is just fantastic.

I highly recommend going there. It feels like Japan stepped back 20 years there, and in the good kind of way (a different place and time).

08-15-2019, 10:32 PM	#4
Ozy_Flame Posted the 6 millionth post! Join Date: Feb 2002 Exp:	I've been there, it's a good chance to see a slower, tropical side of Japan, one that has a distinct culture and a different mood. Great war history stuff there too, the Okinawa Peace Memorial Park is spectacular. The natural landscape is also incredible - Cape Hedo is worth visiting, and lets you see a lot of the countryside. I recommend going also to Tokashiki Island by ferry, and exploring. Great outdoor stuff if you are a nature family. Iriomote Island is also great for mangrove forests. Okinawan cuisine is also a reason to go. Some of the best pork dishes in the world. Mimiga (pork ear) is delicious as all hell. Rafute is also a slow-braised pork belly with sweet soy that is just fantastic. I highly recommend going there. It feels like Japan stepped back 20 years there, and in the good kind of way (a different place and time).