The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (沖縄美ら海水族館) is located within the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. “Churaumi” was selected as the name of the aquarium by public vote amongst Japanese people. “Chura” means “beautiful” or “graceful” in the Okinawan Japanese dialect, and “umi” means “ocean” in Japanese. The aquarium is made up of four floors, with tanks Continue reading «The Churaumi Aquarium (沖縄美ら海水族館) in Okinawa!»

The Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa is a two hour drive from Naha and is a large recreational park along the Pacific ocean. They have a daily dolphin show that lasts about 20 minutes. This is the complete show, there was a lot of wind and it was slightly raining on and off. A grey day to say the least, Continue reading «Okichan Dolphin Show in Okinawa!»

While visiting Naha in Okinawa, I took the opportunity to visit the Shuri-jo (首里城) Castle Park. It is one of those must see things if you visit the island. The castle sits on a hill and has a splendid view of the Pacific ocean. Because of WW2 and the bombardments on Okinawa, every thing was destroyed. What there is today Continue reading «Shuri-jo (首里城) Castle Park in Naha, Okinawa!»