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Okinawa Educational Travel
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Study, Feel, and Experience the Natural Environment and Culture of Okinawa<\/h4>\n
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Whether your interest is in history, culture, nature, peace studies, or industry, Okinawa offers a variety of potential subjects optimal for educational travel. Here, you can put together travel plans that incorporate experiences impossible to have anywhere else around Japan.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Tips for Planning<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Okinawa has an abundance of attractions, allowing for a variety of plans. Pick your destinations based on how long your trip will be.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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For a 4-day, 3-night trip<\/div>\n

We recommend limiting the trip to the main island. Private residences that take in lodgers on educational travel for homestays are available throughout the prefecture, allowing one to choose based on proximity to the places you want to visit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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For a 5-day, 4-night trip<\/div>\n

You can also set out from the main island to visit the outlying islands. The Kerama and Yaeyama Islands as well as the islands of Kume and Miyako are among the many islands in the vicinity, each with a wealth of distinguishing features.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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5-day, 4-night plan (Outlying Island & Main Island)<\/span><\/h4>\n
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This program focuses on getting to know what makes Okinawa special firsthand, including a nature experience at the Keramashoto National Park and a homestay at a village where traditional culture remains vibrant. The plan offers abundant other opportunities for learning, including a peace studies program, a field trip to Churaumi Aquarium, and an enjoyable stroll around the city.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Day 1<\/h4>\n
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A Day for Thinking About Peace and Interacting with Okinawan Students<\/h5>\n
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Naha Airport<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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1<\/span>Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (Itoman City)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/h5>\n

A program focused on testimonies from locals to convey the tragedy of the Battle of Okinawa and the pricelessness of peace <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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School exchange program on Okinawa Main Island<\/h5>\n

Getting to know other kids the same age from other countries who were raised in different backgrounds can be exciting!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Stay in the main island\u2019s southern region<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Day 2<\/h4>\n
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Learn About History and Nature at Kerama Shoto National Park<\/h5>\n
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Tomari Port to Kerama Islands<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Peace Studies(Tokashiki Island) <\/span><\/h5>\n

Tokashiki Village Chamber of Commerce and Industry
*Lodging facilities also available on Tokashiki Island<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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2<\/span>Marine Activity Experience (Zamami Island) Zamami Village Tourism Association<\/span><\/h5>\n

Enjoy marine sports to your heart\u2019s content in one of the world\u2019s most beautiful seas (Activity also available at Tokashiki Island)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Stay on Zamami Island<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Homestay Experience to Day Learn About Farming Community Culture and Lifestyles<\/h5>\n
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Zamami Port to Tomari Port<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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3<\/span>Murasaki Mura (Yomitan Village)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

Learn firsthand about a wide variety of folk arts, and even take in a training hall for Okinawa-style karate<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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4<\/span>Churamura Yomitan Homestay (Yomitan Village)<\/span><\/h5>\n

Encounter the soul of the culture and people of Okinawa through a homestay program focused on experiencing daily life<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Stay in Yomitan Village<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Learn About the Latest Technology and the Beautiful World of the Ocean<\/h5>\n
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Farewell Ceremonies<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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5<\/span>Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) (Onna Village)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

An educational facility engaged in teaching and research on world-class science and technology. Visitors can view cutting-edge technologies<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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6<\/span>Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium(Motobu Town)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

An educational facility engaged in teaching and research on world-class science and technology. Visitors can view cutting-edge technologies<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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7<\/span>GODAC(Motobu Town)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

Have fun learning about the deep seas and coral reefs through videos and experiments<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Day 5<\/h4>\n
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History and Local Lifestyles on View in Central Naha<\/h5>\n
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Farewell Ceremonies<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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8<\/span>Shurijo Castle Park (Naha City)<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

Added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2000 for the outstanding value of its unique architectural styles and rock arrangement techniques<\/p>\n

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9<\/span>Naha Machi Mai (stroll around the city) [Kokusai Street] (Naha City)<\/span><\/h5>\n

Okinawa\u2019s busiest shopping district is packed with shops selling local products, eating and drinking establishments, and other businesses along a 1.6-kilometer stretch<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Naha Airport<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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4-day, 3-night plan <\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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