Tag: Okinawa
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Okinawa – the last defense before the main land
In WW II Okinawa was decided to be the foothold for the American invasion of Japan. Today’s trip was about the invasion of Okinawa and the effect this had on the civilians. Especially as the Japanese command had decided that everything that delays the enemy to reach the main land was a good fight. The…
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Along the west coast of Okinawa
Today’s trip reminded us about the impact of the US invasion of Japan. Okinawa in particular. The weather was great. Sunshine with a sprinkling of dark clouds accompanied by gusts of wind. The first stop was at Kakazu Takadai Park. The park was the location of a bunker overlooking a flat ground which was one…
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To Shurijo
Today started a little bit later with a ride to the other end of the monorail. Always up high and with a view over the different parts of the city. Destination Sonohyan-utaki Steintor und Shurijo. This old castle was build to defend and for the emperors to rule until 1820 when the Samurai took over…
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Visiting Naha
The morning brought rain. And not just a small drissle but cats and dogs. Then it stopped and started pouring again. As we left the hotel at 9:30 it had stopped raining again. First stop was the prefecture building and city hall. City hall will be more important later in the day. If you enter…
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Trip to Okinawa
Today not too much happened. Our goal was to change locations and get from Osaka to Okinawa. To do that we met up quite a bit later than usual and took the monorail to the airport. At security it was no problem to get food and (unopened) bottles through to your gate. And then something…