Okinawa is the most un-Japanese part of Japan.
Okinawa wasn’t a part of Japan until the mid-1800s during the Edo Period. Before then it was its own nation known as the Ryukyu.
The Ryukyu people had their own myths, religion and even language.
Okinawa closer to Taiwan than the rest of Japan, so the city looks more like in Taiwan and food has clear influences of Taiwanese.
The US military has been here since WWII, the influence of American culture is easily found here.
American-style car-centric lifestyle, which makes it nearly impossible to live without a car.
A lot of delicious American food here, and more English-speaking people here. Even the local strength sport is basketball, not the hottest baseball in Japan.
American soldiers also seem to very enjoy relax and slowly life here.
For more about Okinawa you can check this video：
• Life in Okinawa, Japan.
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22 авг 2024
