Archive for the 'Okinawa' Category

okinawa shuri-castle ( shurijo )

The date of construction is uncertain, but clearly it was in use as a castle during the Sanzan period. It is thought that it was probably built during the Gusuku period, like the other castles of Okinawa. When King Sh? Hashi unified the three sections of Okinawa and established the Ryukyu Kingdom, he used Shuri [...]

okinawa guardian dogs

Shisa is an image of the beast of the legend seen in Okinawa Prefecture etc.It is installed in the gate and the roof, etc. in the building, and it has the meaning such as causing the amulet and luck that drives away the evil spirit who causes the misfortune to the house, the person, and [...]

okinawa manza beach

This photograph is manza beach that extends to the presence of cape manza. The building that the center sees is manza beach hotel. The hotel of oceanview. It is in the Okinawa Prefecture On’na-son.

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okinawa SESOKO island ( sunset )

The photograph taken in the SESOKO island in Okinawa. A beautiful evening sun was able to be taken because time just of the sunset. It is possible to go by crossing the bridge by car though the solitary island. The sea is very beautiful, and go by all means, please.

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okinawa japan in Cape Manza

The cape Manza is a scenic area in the Okinawa Prefecture Kunigami-gun On’na-son.
The feature has been that the rock of the shape of the elephant’s trunk placed to the ocean cliff.
It faces East China Sea, and it belongs to the Okinawa coast quasi-national park.

okinawa8, originally uploaded by willmo7.

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