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Visit OkinawaOfficialAccommodation Tax Effective from February 1st, 2027 The accommodation tax will help protect what makes Okinawa special and support new initiatives that enrich your experience.

Visit OkinawaOfficialShurijo Castle Seiden general release and prior guidance that it needs reservations This autumn, the reconstruction of the Seiden, the main hall of Shurijo Castle, is scheduled to be completed.Shurijo Castle is rising again from the ashes of the tragic fire in 2019, thanks to the…

Visit OkinawaOfficial首里城正殿對外開放、預約參觀之相關資訊準備好親身感受琉球王國的歷史與文化，透過五感探索首里城的獨特魅力。參觀首里城正殿內部須事先預約。如欲參觀首里城正殿內部，須事先預約並購買附有指定日期及入場時間之「正殿內部參觀門票」。販售日程（名額制）入場日期 2026年11月23日至12月31日･第一階段販售開始時間：2026年9月1日 13:00起･第二階段販售開始時間：2026年10月1日 13:00起注意事項…

Visit OkinawaOfficialHabu Jellyfish Outbreak Advisory The oceans of Okinawa are home to the habu jellyfish, a highly venomous species. Every year there is a surge in the number of sting victims in beach season.

Visit OkinawaOfficialPreserving Our Oceans for the Future Sustainable Marine Leisure Coral reefs nurture rich ecosystems and are important sources for both tourism and fisheries. However, increased tourism has resulted in more reports of coral damage due to improper use of popular…

Visit OkinawaOfficialSefa Utaki – Partial Access Restrictions Construction work for preservation and repair will be carried out in some areas of Sefa Utaki, a World Heritage Site in Nanjo City, during the following period.

Visit OkinawaOfficialNaha Airport Bus Stop Change Notice The bus stop on the first floor in front of the Naha Airport Passenger Terminal Building has changed, effective January 9, 2026. Please take note of this change when using buses and taxis.

Visit OkinawaOfficialMessage of Condolence for the High-Rise Residential Fire in Hong Kong We would like to express our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the fire that occurred in Hong Kong on 26 November 2025.

December 9, 2025

Visit OkinawaOfficialNotice for Safe Enjoyment of Okinawa’s Ocean The sea in Okinawa, surrounded by coral reefs, offers a variety of marine activities and is also suitable for family outings and swimming with children.

Visit OkinawaOfficialBeware of Acute Allergic Reactions Due to ‘Jimami’ Peanut Tofu There has been an increasing number of cases of tourists with peanut allergies who have eaten jimami peanut tofu at restaurants in Okinawa Prefecture, causing an acute allergic reaction anaphylactic…

October 4, 2023

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Day by Day Japan plans a first trip to Japan the way a friend who lives here would: one day at a time, with the trains and the prices written down.

Each route is a real day or weekend: where to go first, how long the walk or the train takes, what the ticket costs and where to eat on the way. Prices come from the operator's or the place's own published fares and carry the date they were checked; where we have not checked a price, the route says so instead of guessing. If it rains, the route has a plan B.

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The routes and notes are written by one editor under a pen name, Sora Nakamura, drafted with AI assistance from checked material and read before they go out. Day by Day Japan is independent: no advertisers, no affiliate links, no bookings.