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Annual temperature chart and clothing advice
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Okinawa dialect mini-learning course
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Annual temperature chart and clothing advice

		Jan.	Feb.	Mar.	Apr.	May.	Jun.	Jul.	Aug.	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
Okinawa (Naha)	Highest	19	19.9	22.5	24.5	27	29.4	31.8	31.2	30.1	27.3	23.5	21
Okinawa (Naha)	Minimum	15.3	15.4	17.1	19.1	22.3	25.3	27.1	26.4	25	22.6	18.6	16.4
Ishigaki Island	Highest	25	26.4	28.2	29	31.3	32.3	33.5	33.1	32.7	29.7	28.3	26.1
Ishigaki Island	Minimum	13.2	13.2	14.9	16.3	19.4	24.9	25.2	25.2	22.3	20.1	17.9	12.5
Tokyo	Highest	8.3	9.1	12.5	18.5	23.6	24.8	30.1	33.1	29.8	23	16.3	11.2
Tokyo	Minimum	1.8	2.2	5.3	11	16.1	18.6	23.5	26.3	23.3	16.2	9.6	3.8

*Reference: Data from the Japan Meteorological Agency website for 2012

[Jan. to Feb.]	Even in Okinawa, it is cold, with the minimum temperature sometimes dropping below 10 degrees. The sea breeze is strong, so you will need a thick coat or jacket.
[Mar. to Apr.]	Although the weather is becoming more spring-like, it is still chilly in the mornings and evenings, so a jacket is essential. In Apr., it is possible to get by in short sleeves during the day.
[May. to Jun.]	The rainy season has already arrived in Okinawa. Summer clothing such as short sleeves and shorts is OK. The rainy season lasts until late Jun..
[Jul. to Aug.]	Midsummer has arrived! The air conditioning inside the building is very strong, so it's a good idea to bring a light jacket. It's also typhoon season, so be sure to check the weather information!
[Sep. to Oct.]	The heat will ease and the weather will become more comfortable. Make sure to bring a jacket from Oct. onwards!
[Nov. to Dec.]	Bring a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. It starts to get really cold from late Nov., so bring a coat.

*Temperatures and weather conditions vary from year to year. Be sure to check the weather forecast before you set off!

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Ryukyu Glass

Due to resource shortages after the Pacific War, the company started by melting down empty cola and beer bottles discarded at US military bases to make glass. The glasses sparkle in the Okinawan sunlight.

Kariyushi Wear

A shirt similar to an aloha shirt. It has become popular in Okinawa-Prefecture as a white-collar summer outfit, replacing a dress shirt and tie.

Snow salt

It contains 18 different minerals and is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the salt with the most mineral content in the world. There are many products that use Yuki Shio, such as Yuki Shio ice cream, Yuki Shio chinsuko, and Yuki Shio rusks.

Mozuku seaweed

In fact, most of the mozuku seaweed in Japan is from Okinawa. Locals love to fry it as tempura! Natural mozuku seaweed from Kumejima is delicious, with its crispy batter and the mysterious sticky texture that is unique to mozuku seaweed.

Okinawa dialect mini-learning course

It may sound a little strange to non-locals, but we will introduce some Okinawan dialects that will make your trip even more enjoyable if you know them.