Japan - Okinawa & The Southwest Islands (Chapter) Lonely Planet
Japan's Southwest Islands are a nature lover's paradise. But spectacular nature is only part of it - they exude a peculiarly 'un-Japanese' culture. Indeed, the islands made up a separate country for most of their history, and the Ryukyu cultural heart still beats strongly here.
Coverage includes: Kagoshima Prefecture, Osumi Islands, Amami Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa-honto & around, Miyako Islands and Yaeyama Islands.
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