 The location of Okinawa in Okinawa. Okinawa (沖縄市, -shi?) (Okinawan: 'Uchinā) is the second-largest city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, following Naha, the capital city. It is located in the central part of the island of Okinawa, about 20 km north of Naha. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 492 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (558 × 680 pixels, file size: 29 KB, MIME type: image/gif) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...
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Okinawan (Okinawan: Ê”ucinÄguci) is a Ryukyuan language spoken in Japan on the southern island of Okinawa, as well as the surrounding islands of Kerama, Kume-jima, Tonaki, Aguni, and a number of smaller islands located to the east of the main island of Okinawa. ...
A city ) is a local administrative unit in Japan. ...
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Naha (Japanese: ; -shi) is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. ...
Okinawa Island heads up the Ryukyu islands chain, a part of Japan. ...
As of 2005, the city has an estimated population of 131,233 and a density of 2678 persons per km². The total area is 49.00 km². Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ...
Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ...
History In 1908, Okinawa Prefecture established the villages of Goeku and Misato. During the occupation of Japan, the U.S. military government established the city of Koza in Goeku. Misato merged into a neighboring community, and in 1946, again became separate, as did Goeku. On June 13, 1956, Goeku changed its name to the village of Koza; on July 1 of the same year it became a city. is the 164th day of the year (165th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
A car from 1956 Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Koza Riots took place on December 20, 1970. is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The city of Okinawa was founded on April 1, 1974 with the merger of Koza and Misato. is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ...
Geography The commercial center of the city lies along Route 330. It extends from Goya Crossing to Koza Crossing. The district extending from Goya to the gate of Kadena Air Base, and Chūō Park Avenue, has many visitors from the U.S. military, and many shops have signs in both Japanese and English. However, the development of large shopping centers in nearby communities has resulted in some decline in these areas. “Kadena†redirects here. ...
A park in the southeastern portion of the city was the site of a National Sports Festival of Japan. Other city facilities include a baseball stadium where the Hiroshima Toyo Carp hold their spring training. National Sports Festival of Japan(Kokutai ja:国民体育大会)is the most premier sports event of Japan of national level which are held in a year interval. ...
The Hiroshima Toyo Carp ) are a professional baseball team in Japans Central League. ...
Kadena Air Base and neighboring military facilities lie on the boundaries with town of Kadena and the village of Onna. Okinawa also has boundaries with Uruma, Chatan, and Kitanakagusuku. Kadena (嘉手ç´ç”º -chÅ) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan. ...
Onna (恩納村; -son) is a village located in Kunigami district, Okinawa, Japan. ...
Uruma City (ã†ã‚‹ã¾å¸‚ Uruma-shi) is a city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. ...
Chatan (北谷町; -chou) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan. ...
Kitanakagusuku (北中城村; -son) is a village located in Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan. ...
Education The city operates 15 elementary schools and eight middle schools. There is also a private elementary school. The five high schools are operated by Okinawa Prefecture.
Transportation The Okinawa Expressway has two interchanges in the city. They are Okinawa North Number 5 and Okinawa South Number 4. The Okinawa Expressway (æ²–ç¸„è‡ªå‹•è»Šé“ -jidÅshadÅ) is an expressway on Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. ...
The national highways passing through the city are Routes 329 and 330. National Route 2 connects Osaka and Fukuoka. ...
Ryūkyū, Okinawa, and Tōyō buses operate on some 26 routes in Okinawa.
Military The United States has six facilities located at least partially in the city of Okinawa. These are Kadena Air Base, Kadena Ammunition Storage Area, Camp Shields, Camp Zukeran, Awase Communication Station, and an Army POL depot. Also, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces operate an anti-aircraft training facility. “Kadena†redirects here. ...
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The flag of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force ), or JGSDF, is the name of the military ground forces (army) of Japan. ...
People Famous people with links to the city of Okinawa include Issa can refer to: Issa or Isa, the Muslim name for Jesus of Nazareth; see Jesus (prophet in Islam). ...
DA PUMP ) is a popular Japanese singing and dancing hip hop group consisting of four members from Okinawa, Japan. ...
For a mountain range in Indonesia, see Jayawijaya Mountains. ...
Shoukichi Kina (Kina Shōkichi, 喜納昌吉), born June 10, 1948 in Koza (now part of the city of Okinawa), Okinawa, is an Okinawan rock musician who, along with his band Champloose, played a large role in the Japanese home-grown folk rock scene in the 70s...
Champloose is a Japanese band from Okinawa blending traditional Okinawan music with a strong Western rock influence. ...
Yu Yamada (山田優, Yamada Yuu, born July 5th, 1984 in Okinawa, Japan) is an actress, model and TV presenter. ...
Gackt M.S. Camui (ガクト, but most often written in English, even in Japan, pronounced ga-ku-to) is a song writer, vocalist, and multi-talented instrumentalist -- (trumpet, tuba, horn, trombone, piano, guitar, drums, bass), all other standard orchestral instruments, and most traditional Japanese instruments -- as well as...
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Points of interest The Southeast Botanical Gardens ) (100 acres) are commercial botanical gardens located in the city of Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. ...
Sister City Okinawa, Japan has the following sister cities, according to Sister Cities International and the city of Okinawa: Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...
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For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ...
External links - (Japanese) Okinawa City official
- (English) Okinawa City official website
- (Portuguese) Okinawa Web Radio(BRAZIL)
- (English) Okinawa Travel Okinawa HDR Photography, Travel Guide, and more by the Okinawa Living Magazine art director
- (English) Time2PCS.com Site for those moving to, visiting, or currently living in Okinawa, Japan. Area guides, moving tips, plus info on travel, beaches, parks, housing, restaurant reviews, pictures & slideshows, schools, maps, and more
Coordinates: 26°20′N, 127°48′E Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...
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Ginowan (宜野湾市; -shi) is a city located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
Ishigaki Island from space, August 1991 Ishigaki (石垣島 -jima Yaeyama: Shikaitu Okinawan: Ishigachi) is an island west of Okinawa HontŠand the second-largest island of the Yaeyama Island group. ...
Itoman (糸満市; -shi) is a city located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
Miyakojima (å®®å¤å³¶å¸‚ -shi) is a city on several islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. ...
Nago (åè·å¸‚; -shi) is a city located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
Naha (Japanese: ; -shi) is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. ...
NanjÅ (å—城市 -shi) is a city in the southern part of Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. ...
Tomigusuku (豊見城市; -shi) is a city located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
Urasoe (浦添市; -shi) is a city located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
Uruma City (ã†ã‚‹ã¾å¸‚ Uruma-shi) is a city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. ...
Kunigami (国頭郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
Miyako (宮古郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
Nakagami (中頭郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
Shimajiri (島尻郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
Yaeyama (八重山郡; -gun) is a district located in Okinawa, Japan. ...
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