As a mother of young children, I wanted to discover Junglia Okinawa with a family perspective, hoping to enjoy a beautiful day of adventure as a team. The park has enormous potential, some areas are magnificent, and several installations are truly impressive. However, Junglia Okinawa is not yet perfectly suited for families with young children […]
Located in the city of Nago, in the north of Okinawa’s main island, Neo Park is a zoological and botanical park that captivates with its tropical atmosphere and closeness to birds. Unlike classic zoos, the visitor is not only a spectator; they move freely in vast enclosures where birds, exotic animals, and tropical plants thrive.
Located in the north of Okinawa, on the Motobu Peninsula, the Native Okinawa Village is a peaceful place rich in history. Situated in the heart of the vast Ocean Expo Park, this reconstructed village offers visitors an authentic immersion into the daily life of ancient Okinawa, particularly between the 17th and 19th centuries, during the
Au cœur de l’Ocean Expo Park à Motobu, dans le nord d’Okinawa, se cache un lieu unique en son genre, le Tropical Dream Center. Entre serres aux collections rares, bassins de nénuphars, tour d’observation et ambiance tropicale, chaque visite est une expérience sensorielle inoubliable. Rich and diverse themed greenhouses The Tropical Dream Center houses several
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Located in Motobu, in the northwest of Okinawa, Churaumi Ocean Expo Park is one of the island’s most iconic sites. It is a vast place that combines nature, culture, and marine discoveries, where one can easily spend two full days without getting bored. Between paradise beaches, a world-famous aquarium, museums, shows, tropical gardens, and traditional
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Yokai, Mirrors of the Japanese Imagination In Japanese culture, the Yokai (properly written with a macron over the “O” as Yōkai according to academic romanization standards, 妖怪 in Japanese) are beings that defy usual categories.Neither gods nor true ghosts, they embody a sense of strangeness: rarely benevolent, they often provoke unease through their unsettling and
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Located in the village of Yomitan, on the west coast of Okinawa, Murasaki Mura is a must-see place for anyone wishing to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom. More than just a theme park, it is a true living cultural center where traditional crafts, architectural reconstructions, and spectacular night events
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The Southeast Botanical Gardens, located in Chibana (Okinawa City), is one of the largest tropical gardens in Japan. A true green haven, it is home to more than 1,300 plant species (palms, aquatic plants, tropical trees, rare flowers) and various animal areas (capybaras, squirrel monkeys, exotic birds). Making for an ideal stop on any travel
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Activities, Nature, Facilities, and Camping: What This Large Sports Park Has to Offer Located in Kitanakagusuku, Sogoundo-koen, its official name, is much more than just a sports park.It’s an ideal destination for families, sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, and campers looking for a place to unwind or be active. With its modern facilities, vast green spaces,
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