Okinawa
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Okinawa is the name for the islands in the far south of Japan. There are hundreds of small islands in Okinawa. These islands make up Okinawa Prefecture. The capital of Okinawa is Naha. Naha is on the island with the most people, Okinawa island. Okinawa used to be called the Ryukyu islands.
Many of Okinawa's islands are scenic, and there are many beaches there.
The temperature in Okinawa is often warm or hot. Many animals make their home around the Okinawa islands. For example, sea turtles, jellyfish, and many kinds of birds all live around Okinawa.
An average person in Okinawa lives to be older than 90. Some people think that is because Okinawan food is healthy. Fish is very popular, but people also eat sea vegetables and pork.
Okinawa's music is popular all over Japan. A musical instrument called a sanshin is often used.
Okinawa was the site of many battles during World War II. A lot of Okinawan people died during that war. Now, the United States has some military bases for soldiers on the different islands of Okinawa.
