Visit http://StrayCompass.com for more great travel videos. James Knott reflects on his favorite moments in Okinawa.

The Battle of Okinawa in WW2 devasted the island. Over 100,000 Okinawan civilians were killed in the fighting. Today a very f...

Okinawa World is a theme park that celebrates Okinawan culture. It's main attraction is the longest Cave in Okinawa - Gyokuse...

Sefa Utaki is considered to be one of the most sacred religious sites on the island of Okinawa. It was used for religious cer...

Tamaudun is a mausoleum built for the Ryukyu royal family who ruled the Okinawan Islands for centuries.

Shikinaen is the largest second residence of the Ryukyu royal family. Come stroll the grounds with James Knott as he explores...

Shuri Castle - or Shuri-jo - is the largest castle in Okinawa and has been reconstructed to it's original grandeur. Catch a g...

Tsuboya Pottery District is the home of Okinawa's pottery makers. Learn about the history of this district and the significan...

Shopping on Heiwa-Dori is a great way to take in Okinawan life. The tastes of the people is revealed with what is on sale in ...

The Naha Tsunahiki is the world's largest annual Tug-Of-War. Every October, the residents of Naha pit the eastern half of the...