Below are some pictures taken of and around Okinawa that capture the culture of the locals.  We hope you enjoy the photographic tour of the island.
 

Photo of Okinawa taken from the air found online.  

A gorilla statue outside of a great restaurant my family frequented...we never knew the name of the place!  (But the food was GOOD!)
  -Vicki Martin

Naha's Annual Tug of War; the world's largest rope.

Shuri Castle.

Shisas.
(The Male has his mouth open and the Female has her mouth closed.)

Shishimai.

A popular food dish...TACO RICE.

A local brewery's fermenting habu sake.

A funny sign.

Dragon Boat Race.

Okinawa Perfectual Peace Park.
(Honoring those from Okinawa, UK, USA and Ireland who died during the battle of Okinawa during WWII.)

 Taiko Drummers

 Umbrella Vending Machine
(what won't the Japanese invent?!)

Shureimon Gate at Shuri Castle.

A photo of a postcard showing the Japanese Currency: Yen.

Sanshin
(Okinawan version of a traditional Japanese shamisen - a Japanese banjo.)

 Woman wearing a kimono

Fukushu Chinese Garden Waterfall

Kokeshi Doll

A few American favorites done Okinawan style!

Okinawan Store

100 Yen Store Sign