This category is for sites on society and culture of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Websites submitted here must be Okinawa related and in
English. Sites in Japanese should be submitted to the
appropriate World / Japanese subcategory.
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Offers information and statistics on centenarians, a description of a centenarian study, book excerpts, biographies on the researchers, and contact information. Also contains links to news articles and a mailing list. www.okicent.org
An English-speaking church in Okinawa, Japan with ministry to US military, Okinawan, and Japanese families. Describes ministries, provides photographs, and lists service times. www.okinawachurch.com
The official post conference website of the Okinawa International Conference on Longevity (OICL). Site contains an about OICL page, the governor's message, speaker's abstracts, supporters, site map, contact information and a post conference summary. www.oic-longevity.wwma.net
Site offers information on all Air Force morale, welfare and recreation services, facilities and events offered by the Kadena 18th Services Squadron. Information includes pets, Okuma Resort, lodging, employment and laundry. A locally published, Venture www.18services.com
Offers an introduction to Awamori, Okinawan traditional rice wine. Site includes the history and making of Awamori as well as how to enjoy it. www.okinawa-awamori.or.jp/english
Site offers historical and political information and documents regarding Okinawa, particularly the Post WWII era. A number of book and article reviews and opinions are also available. Site also offers information and commentary on the Okinawan town of Ki www.niraikanai.wwma.net
Offers a broad range of texts regarding Okinawa Prefecture, its culture, festivals and other related topics. Also available are downloadable applications for online touring and discussion of Okinawa, an about and privacy policy sections. www.wonder-okinawa.jp/index_en.jsp