Okinawa is located southwest of mainland Japan. The prefecture consists of 161 islands (44 inhabited and 117 uninhabited islands). Okinawa can be found between mainland Japan and Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean and is considered an international resort destination. Okinawa is found in the same latitude zone as other famous beach resort destinations such as Hawaii, Florida, and the Bahamas.OKINAWAN FLAGAre Okinawans Japanese?No, Okinawans have their own distinct culture, music, dance, cuisine, language, physical attributes, and history that set them apart from the Japanese of mainland Japan. Okinawa was an independent kingdom, the kingdom of the Ryukyus.
