Okinawa, Japan: A Paradise Conflicted About Tourism Amid the Health Crisis
There are so many reasons to visit Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture in Japan, that we wouldn’t have enough space in this article to do so.
Whether you visit in early spring, to be awed by the cherry blossoms, or at other times of the year for its world-famous aquarium, you will forge incredible memories. But right now, Okinawa islanders are conflicted about tourism while the COVID-19 pandemic is still around.
No Stoppage of Visitors during the Pandemic
During most of the coronavirus pandemic, the island of Miyako and others in the Yaeyama archipelago, have seen their normal share of tourists. That is until a few weeks ago when residents started to become worried of the virus making its way to their part of the world.
There seemed to be a rumour floating around saying that Japan's southern islands were safe from the virus. It attracted many visitors, especially younger ones who are currently celebrating their graduation from school. But the mayor gave a news conference to put an end to the idea that this part of Japan was free of the virus and reminded everyone of the safety measures in place in the country.
Residents are conflicted by this situation. They want to welcome tourists since it brings in money the region needs, but at the same time, they are getting worried about a potential explosion of cases of the coronavirus. If that were to happen, the situation could become complicated very rapidly, since the local hospital only has three beds for patients with infectious disease. Hopefully, this situation will be resolved soon and everyone can go back to enjoying tourism in Japan.
Okinawa: A Subtropical Paradise
The Okinawa archipelago is known as one of the world’s top scuba diving experiences in the world. Experienced divers will particularly enjoy their time in the water as they will discover a plethora of marine animals and coral species. The underwater world of Okinawa is the habitat of impressive fish like hammerhead sharks, whale sharks and manta rays and home to more than four hundred kinds of corals.
If you would like to live a long life, you should talk with some of the people living in Okinawa to discover their secret! There are four times more people over one hundred year old living in this part of the world than anywhere else on earth. People from Okinawa have the highest life expectancy, and it has been like this for a long time now. Discovering what they eat and how they live may just provide you with a few more years on this planet…
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