The Best of Okinawa Living
Give the gift of Okinawa’s beauty with a copy of The Best of Okinawa Living signed by the people who created it.
The Best of Okinawa Living is a 300+ page pictorial compilation brought to you by the award-winning staff of Okinawa Living Magazine. The Best of Okinawa Living introduces readers to the miraculous islands of Japan’s southernmost prefecture.
A Brief History of Okinawa touches on the islands gusuku, or castles, and chronicles the island’s historical highlights. Places takes readers on a virtual tour of southern, central and northern Okinawa as well as surrounding isles and islets. Okinawan Icons, which personify the region, the prefectures people, and many aspects of the islands unique culture, cover a variety of subjects such as shîsâ, eisa dancing and much more.
Holidays, special occasions and festivals are a vital part of Okinawan and Japanese culture and Celebrations highlight Okinawan Matsuri, or seasonal festivals, including the Naha Great Tug-of-War, the islands distinctive dragon boat races, religious ceremonies and more.
The Ryukyu Archipelago is well known for its natural beauty. The Naturesection of The Best of Okinawa Living takes readers on sightseeing expeditions to Okinawa’s northern forests called Yanbaru, the islands many caves (including the massive grotto known as Gyokusendo), the many beautiful beaches and more.
Traditional Okinawan cuisine has recently received praise and notoriety among the health conscious. The chapter sheds light on the miraculous Food and Drink of the islands.
Although the isles are a veritable trove of natural and cultural wealth, the archipelago’s greatest treasures are the people that live in this sub-tropical paradise. The People of Okinawa chapter shows a day in the life of a few Okinawans—their trades, philosophies and thoughts.
The Best of Okinawa Living is available at select Exchange locations for $37.95—making it the gift of choice for family members back home, as a going away gift or simply to capture your time in Okinawa.