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Okinawan Brown Sugar Making
Okinawa-Kokuto 

Genre Industry
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Visitors can try their hand at making sweet and delicious unrefined brown sugar (feerequired). During the visit, a tour is provided of the sugar plant to describe the entire process through which the brown sugar is made from sugarcane.

Location Central area
2822-3 Zakimi, Yomitan Village, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-958-4005

Karate Experience
Okinawa Traditional Karatedo Kobudo International Karate Study Centre 

Genre History / Culture
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At Murasaki Mura in Yomitan Village, there is a dojo where visitors can experience traditional Okinawan karate. Reservations are accepted in advance, which will allow you to learn about the three main karate styles in Okinawa.

Location Central area
1020-1Takashiho, Yomitan Village, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-958-1111

Eisa Dance
Okinawa City Tourism Association

Genre History / Culture
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People can experience authentic eisa in the city that is home to eisa, Okinawa City. Visitors experience Okinawa’s traditional performing arts firsthand. Prepare sport wear and take part!

Location Central area
3-14-2Chuo, Okinawa City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-939-4845(Koza Information Center)

Okinawa City Street Corner Data Hall 

Genre Peace learning
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Organized around the theme of “considering the postwar history and culture of Okinawa City,” the Okinawa City Street Corner Data Hall displays objects and scenes showing Okinawa spanning an interval from ranging from the middle of the war through the postwar period.

Location Central area
1-17-17 Chuo, Okinawa City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-929-2922

Kakazu Heights Park

Genre Peace learning
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The Observatory Park has a sweeping view of Futenma base. It was also the site of fierce fighting during the Battle of Okinawa, vestiges of which still remain today.

Location Central area
1-5 Kakazu, Ginowan City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-897-2751(Hagoromo Park Management)

Nuchi-Masu Sightseeing and Salt Manufacturing Factory (Nuchi-Una) 

Genre Industry
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While viewing the salt production room, visitors have a chance to see how salt is made using the world’s first manufacturing method. Visitors will also enjoy the spectacular scenery of Miyagi Island, in addition to shopping and dining.

Location Central area
2768Miyagi, Yonashiro, Uruma City, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-983-1140

Yomitan Pottery Village 

Genre History / Culture
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Many traditional Okinawan pottery workshops have been established in Yomitan Pottery Village. Visitors may purchase their favorite pottery works and tour the kiln.

Location Central area
2653-1 Zakimi, Yomitan Village, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-958-6494 (Yomitan Village Tourism Association)

The Nakamura House 

Genre History / Culture
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This residence was constructed in the traditional Okinawan architectural style in the mid-18th century. It is a very valuable structure representative of a prewar house and has been preserved in its original state.

Location Central area
106Oshiro, Kitanakagusuku Village, Okinawa
Phone number +81-98-935-3500(The Nakamura House Souvenir Shop)