Okinawa, Japan

Today, we have a panoramic coach tour including Umikaji Terrace (Amalfi in Japan), then returning to Naha City (capital), and finally, touring the Okinawa Prefectural and Art Museum for about 75 minutes. We took what turned out to be a personalized tour with John, our 78 years-young guide; then back to the ship.

Note: During the American invasion of Okinawa in 1945, approximately 240,000 military and civilians died (approximately 12,500 American soldiers; over 1000 Kamikazi pilots who sunk some 30 American ships.)Read more