[new][edit][reply] Okinawa -- TallTowerMan 19:57, 17 September 2008 (EDT)

Well, this is my first post here but I'll give it a go and see how things work out.

Okinawa is a fairly small Island in the Ryuku chain of islands. It is a province of Japan. It is well known for it's unique culture (distinct from the mainland), tropical climate, diving, and US military presence.

The island is accessible through Naha International airport which is serviced by all major Japanese carriers via Osaka (my preferred airport), Tokyo, and other major mainland Japan airports. As of April 2008, there was free WiFi at Naha International.

The airport is new, multistory, and with many shops common in Japanese airports these days. There is a large parking structure right at the airport and getting in and out of Naha Airport itself is very easy. The rates to park are very reasonable. I have never parked long-term so not sure exactly how the overnight rates compare.

Naha is a typical medium-sized Japanese city with lots to do...and lots of traffic. They are building an express way to the airport that connects the existing express way that goes from Naha to the north of the island...but until that is completed, be prepared for traffic just getting out of the airport. It could be worse as the streets were laid out by the US Army Corp of Engineers so they are fairly wide by Japanese standards.

Well, time to make dinner but I will leave you with one last note....Okinawa has a world-class Aquarium with at least 3 whale sharks on display. Cannot be missed.

Cheers,

TTM