Travel Okinawa without getting overcharged

Okinawa is a chain of subtropical islands that preserve a culture entirely their own, rooted in the once-independent Ryukyu Kingdom rather than mainland Japan. Emerald seas and coral reefs, historic sites like Shuri Castle, and a healthy food culture credited with the region's famously long life expectancy all await visitors here. A long history of coexistence with U.S. military bases has also given the islands a distinctive atmosphere infused with American influences.