Naha is the largest port city. Located in the center of Ryukyu Islands, southwest of Japan, between Japan and Taiwan Province Province of China, it is the largest island in the archipelago. It is about 340 kilometers away from Kyushu Island in the north, about 107 kilometers long from north to south, about 3 1 km wide, about 560 kilometers in circumference, with an area of about 1208 square kilometers and a population of about1220,000. Okinawa's unique geographical location makes it have a rare subtropical scenery in Japan. Palm trees, betel nuts, beaches and seawater on the island form a beautiful picture, which makes it known as "Oriental Hawaii".
Relations with China
Okinawa was originally named "ォキナワ", and later the old name of Taiwan Province Province was introduced, which was named by the Japanese more than 100 years ago, and the word "Okinawa" was pronounced "ォキナ". There was once a Ryukyu kingdom on the Ryukyu Islands. Just a hundred years ago, this kingdom had its own language. In the Ming Dynasty, China named the ruler of Ryukyu Island the Ryukyu King. Because of the convenience of waterways, it is a trade hub of neighboring countries. 1609, a civil war broke out in southern Kyushu, Japan, and Ryukyu was almost annexed, but it still had autonomy. By the end of 19, Ryukyu Kingdom was annexed by Samoan in Kagoshima. 1879 After the Meiji Restoration, Ryukyu Kingdom was incorporated into Japanese territory, and Okinawa Prefecture was established in the same year. It was occupied by the United States after World War II. The United States returned Sanan Islands to Japan in 1953 and Ryukyu Islands in 1972. Ryukyu Islands are also divided into two parts: Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa Prefecture: several northern islands were merged into Kagoshima Prefecture, and the remaining islands were established as the new Okinawa Prefecture.
Okinawa Prefecture (Japanese: Chonghe; Hiragana: ぉきなわけん; Okinawa Prefecture lies between Kyushu Island and Taiwan Province Province of China. It is an administrative region of Japan [1] and belongs to Kyushu, Japan. It is centered on Ryukyu Islands and consists of Miyako Islands, Yaeyama Islands and other islands. Many small islands form an arc along the Chinese mainland, accounting for about 0.6% of Japan's total area, ranking 44th among 47 prefectures.
Okinawa Prefecture has a rich and unique natural environment. Besides the folk architecture in Southeast Asia, China and Japan, compared with Japan, it has a unique American style. It is called "Hawaii of Japan" and is the hometown of karate. The climate is warm and pleasant, belonging to subtropical maritime climate zone. Tourism is the most developed economy. Because it is located on the continental shelf of the Pacific Ocean, the nearby waters are rich in fish, and fishing is the main industry of Okinawa people.
Because of the convenience of waterways, it is a trade hub of neighboring countries. By the end of 19, Ryukyu Kingdom began to be invaded by Samoan in Kagoshima, and was gradually annexed [2]. 1879 After the Meiji Restoration, the Ryukyu Kingdom was merged into Japan, and Okinawa Prefecture was established in the same year.
65438+June 2 1 0945, the 82-day battle of Okinawa ended. Japanese troops died/kloc-0.07 million, American troops died/kloc-0.20 million, and Okinawa civilians died nearly/kloc-0.00 million, accounting for a quarter of the local population at that time. Most of the civilians killed in Okinawa were massacred or forced to commit suicide by the Japanese army. [3] It was occupied by the United States after World War II. 1972, the United States returned the administrative power of Ryukyu Islands to Japan.
Famous scenic spot
Ryukyu village
Ryukyu Village, a world cultural heritage, is the acropolis of the famous Ryukyu Kingdom. Destroyed by the US military during World War II, 1992 was rebuilt according to the original regulations. The structure of Ryukyu Village is complex, which can be roughly divided into two parts: the outer contour and the inner contour. There are four doors in the outer profile: Huanhui Gate, Jishimen, Jiuqing Gate and Nagato. There are many doors in the inner contour, such as Ruiquan Gate, Leaking Gate, Guangfu Gate, Zuoyi Gate, Friendship Gate, Shunmen Gate, Meifu Gate and Baiyin Gate. The structure of Ryukyu Village is very similar to that of the Forbidden City in Beijing, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Cheong Tak Palace in Seoul. It is surrounded by the Royal Garden Longtan, the Royal Temple Yuanjue Temple, the Confucius Temple of Chinese Studies and the Paradise of Wealth.
Shoulimen
Humen: the stair door outside the wall of Ryukyu Village. Its prototype is three memorial archways in China, with Chinese character plaque balls of "the country of keeping rites" and tang style. The city gate was restored in 1958. The gate of etiquette is also a symbol of Okinawa.
Ishigaki island
Ishigaki Island: The main island of Yaeyama Archipelago and one of the most popular places in Okinawa. Every summer, there are more than 65,438+00 fish schools on the seabed of Ishigaki Island, which is quite spectacular.
Ten thousand gross
Wan Zuomao: Located in Enna Village, Guotou County, Okinawa Prefecture, it is located on the edge of a cliff as high as 20 meters, which is amazing in contrast with the blue sea. "Mao" is the Ryukyu dialect, which refers to the big lawn. It is said that the former Ryukyu King went to Beijing and lamented that "Mao Kerong can accommodate 10,000 people", which means that the grass here can accommodate 10,000 people.