Okinawa Prefecture
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| Area | 2271 |
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| Population | 1. 423 million (Mar 31, 2012) |
| Districts | 5 |
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| ID | 776804 |
About Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa is a Japanese prefecture comprising more than 150 islands in the East China Sea between Taiwan and Japan's mainland. It's known for its tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs, as well as World War II sites. On the largest island (also named Okinawa) is Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, commemorating a massive 1945 Allied invasion, and Churaumi Aquarium, home to whale sharks and manta rays.
North Korea's second spy satellite launch fails
... The launch prompted an emergency warning in Japan s southernmost Okinawa Prefecture minutes later, urging residents to take cover indoors...
Japan storm: Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Nanmadol approaches
... This is the first special alert ever issued outside the Okinawa Prefecture, which consists of the smaller, remote islands in the East China Sea, the reports...
Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan
... But in 1879, the king was banished from the castle and the dynasty was annexed to become Okinawa Prefecture...
