@georgeandcris: You & me + the Hawaii of Japan?! 😱🤯 🌺 Send this to your travel buddy! 🏝️ Welcome to Okinawa, Japan. While most visitors head to Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka, Okinawa feels like a completely different side of Japan. Think crystal-clear turquoise water, tropical islands, colorful coral reefs, white-sand beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and a unique blend of Japanese and Ryukyuan culture. 😭 Sadly, many travelers skip Okinawa because it’s so far south of mainland Japan, but we can honestly say it’s one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever visited. ✈️ How to get there: We started this bucket list trip by flying into Naha, Okinawa, then rented a car to explore the island. ‼️These are some of our favorite stops at this tropical paradise: 🤿 Tokashiki Island 🌉 Kouri Island Bridge 🏖️ Emerald Beach 🌅 Cape Manzamo 🇺🇸 American Village 🌊 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium 🐠 Snorkel the Kerama Blue waters 🛏️ Stay at @bestwestern Okinawa Onna Beach Tucked right along the coast, this hotel was the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring Okinawa. Waking up to incredible ocean views, falling asleep to the sound of the waves, and watching the sunset just steps from our room made this stay one of the highlights of our bucket list trip to Japan. #japan #okinawa #visitjapan #bucketlisttravel #hawaii
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Monday 09 November 2026 18:35:45 GMT
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Blanket's Corner :
My great grandfather went to Okinawa once. I don't think it was for vacation tho...
2026-11-09 22:21:57
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Casandra :
Was it cheaper than actual Hawaii? 😮
2026-11-09 20:33:46
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Daysi_the_Basset🌼 :
Wish u would’ve put traditional Okinawa sanshin music since it’s not Hawaii…
2026-11-09 21:38:07
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anwtheroot :
this is so beyond gross
2026-11-10 03:47:14
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mrwien719 :
I went to Okinawa in the military. Once you get past all the military bases and how much the locals rightfully hate us, it’s a really beautiful island.
2026-11-10 04:49:21
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Nearlybrainlessnick :
So Japan has its own Hawaii yet half of Hawaii’s tourists are from Japan
2026-11-10 00:26:52
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MH1105 :
So…not Hawaii
2026-11-09 21:09:52
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VB :
So the joy of Hawaii but with no Americans?!? Sign me up
2026-11-10 08:25:52
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frhggshheu6664675876 :
I feel like it would be hard to vacation on those beaches knowing how many perished 😢
2026-11-10 03:12:40
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WhiteBrown518 :
So not Hawaii at all
2026-11-09 23:08:09
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xemmacakex :
Ever since I saw The Karate Kid, I've wanted to go to Okinawa, to see where Mr Myiagi was from 🥰
2026-11-10 03:02:59
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devi1doc303 :
lived in okinawa for many years.my wife and I go often see her parents [Snicker]
2026-11-09 20:35:05
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Regina Jewels. :
I thought you only go there if you are in the military 😅
2026-11-09 21:10:34
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Corinne :
Technically Iwaki is the Hawaii of Japan. We even have Hula Ojisan 😅
2026-11-09 21:10:38
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AdaCaptain | Japan Travel ᥫ᭡ :
I love this particular Hawaii 😁💯
2026-11-10 09:06:03
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Mark Hancock362 :
I used to live on Okinawa, such a beautiful island!
2026-11-09 22:40:41
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Day Nicole ×͜ײ⁸ :
the water 😍😍
2026-11-10 09:52:43
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🧲Acidicrose🖤🧲 :
omg that's gorgeous
2026-11-09 20:14:27
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The Crafty One :
I want to go back so bad!!! I was young and dumb the first time and didn’t enjoy the beauty of it!!
2026-11-09 21:20:35
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Nahu :
sorry but if going to Japan I'm going to mainland Japan. for Hawaii I'd rather go to actual Hawaii
2026-11-10 03:33:50
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Shadow_babyy :
STOP TELLING PEOPLE
2026-11-10 01:46:01
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ᏕᏬᎷ :
hey that's where Mr Miagi was born
2026-11-10 04:33:57
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impossible_papaya 🇨🇦 :
Beaches aren’t free there. Need to pay to go to most of them or stay at a resort.
2026-11-10 02:33:24
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HazelEyes :
is the water warm at least?
2026-11-10 03:35:15
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puke skywalker :
I’d much rather go back to Japan than go to Hawaii.
2026-11-10 05:01:30
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