Today, most Okinawans speak Okinawan Japanese, although a number of people still speak the Okinawan language, most often the elderly.

Oct 5, 2025 · Okinawa, ken (prefecture), Japan, in the Pacific Ocean. The prefecture is composed of roughly the southwestern two-thirds of the Ryukyu Islands, that archipelago forming the …

Okinawan is a Ryukyuan language spoken in Okinawa and other Ryūkyū islands in Japan.

For highlights, climate, and travel information, read on and start planning your unforgettable Okinawa and Ryukyu Islands recreation tour. The best time to visit Okinawa for traveling and …

Dec 27, 2024 · Dive into the Okinawan dialect with this beginner-friendly guide. Learn common phrases, grammar differences, and how to sound like a local in Okinawa!

Sep 30, 2024 · The Okinawan Festival is held annually by the Hawaiʻi United Okinawa Association. Before Japan annexed Okinawa in 1879, Okinawans had their own Ryukyu …

Aug 17, 2022 · Okinawa is a very unique area with its own culture and language. Learn more about the Okinawan language and how it is different from standard Japanese!

With such a breadth of cultural diversity, it can be hard to know where to start exploring in Okinawa. Browse the following 10 must-try activities for an introduction to getting hands-on …

Okinawan culture retains strong influences from its historical trading partners. Among these, Kyushu has maintained the closest economic and cultural ties with Okinawa from ancient …

Jan 31, 2025 · Let me walk you through five essential aspects of Okinawan culture that make this Japanese prefecture truly unique. You’ll discover the powerful Shi-sa guardians – those fierce …