Centrally located on the west coast of Okinawa?s main island, the Intercontinental Manza Beach is the ideal spot for exploring, or simply relaxing in the tropical surroundings. It is clear to see why Okinawa is a favourite with Japanese holiday makers. A two hour hop from the mainland, and you?re in an idyllic Pacific haven. 

Viv, one of The Luxury Editor’s respected roving reporters has recently moved from Scotland to Japan so is taking advantage of exploring this exciting and diverse island country in East Asia. Read on to discover more about her recent stay in Okinawa.

With Japan as our new home, it was time for a family holiday. We had five nights to fill so after some extensive Googling, it seemed Okinawa was the place to go, closely followed by South Korea which will be next on the list. The two main airports on the group of 160 islands are Naha, on the largest island, and Ishigaki. Ishigaki is a quieter, less developed island, but we were swayed by Naha due to the flights direct from our home city of Kobe. Solaseed Air provided us with a super efficient and pleasant flight, just under two hours from Japan?s seventh largest city. From the metropolis of high-rise buildings, industrial ports and the fast-paced city living, we had found our escape.
Pacific Perfection

Often described as the Hawaii of Japan, the tropical influences are evident everywhere you go. The ideal climate for sun-seekers, the prefecture enjoys 20+ degrees all year round ...