Okinawa Prefecture attracts many people with its beautiful nature and unique culture peculiar to the subtropical zone. Its attractions are highly valued both in Japan and abroad, and have earned it numerous titles of Japan's best and the world's best. Here we will introduce not only the best in Japan and the best in the world, but also the worst in Okinawa Prefecture.
Table of Contents
- 1 Summary of Japan's Best in Okinawa Prefecture
- 1.1 No. 1 mango harvest in Japan
- 1.2 No. 1 pineapple harvest in Japan
- 1.3 Japan's No. 1 Seekwasa Harvest
- 1.4 No. 1 banana harvest in Japan
- 1.5 No. 1 in Japan Curve Chi Harvest
- 1.6 No. 1 dragon fruit harvest in Japan
- 1.7 No. 1 star fruit harvest in Japan
- 1.8 No. 1 acerola harvest in Japan
- 1.9 No. 1 guava harvest in Japan
- 1.10 No. 1 in Japan in shrimp aquaculture production
- 1.11 No. 1 in Japan in mozuku seaweed aquaculture production
- 1.12 Number of restaurants per 1,000 population No. 1 Okinawa Prefecture
- 1.13 Over 40,000! No. 1 in population of "village" Yomitan Village
- 1.14 Yomitan Village The biggest Shisa in Japan
- 1.15 Irabu Bridge, the longest bridge in Japan that can be crossed for free
- 1.16 Churaumi Aquarium, Japan's No. 1 aquarium in terms of number of visitors
- 1.17 Prefectures, Happiness Ranking #1 Okinawa Prefecture
- 1.18 Okinawa Prefecture ranks 1st in international marriage rate by prefecture
- 1.19 Average number of days with an average temperature of 30 degrees Celsius or higher No. 1 Okinawa Prefecture
- 1.20 Number of hotels per 100,000 population No. 1 Okinawa Prefecture
- 1.21 Okinawa Prefecture No.1 Prefecture with Many Female Presidents
- 1.22 Exciting Town" ranking No. 1, Chatan Town
- 1.23 Birth rate No. 1 Okinawa Prefecture
- 1.24 Ranking of the best family friendliness No.1 Okinawa Prefecture
- 2 Summary of Okinawa Prefecture's Worst
- 3 in the end
Summary of Japan's Best in Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa Prefecture is home to a variety of Japan's best.
Read on and try to imagine what is the best in Japan!
No. 1 mango harvest in Japan
Okinawa Prefecture has the largest mango harvest in Japan: 3,387 tons of mangoes were harvested in Japan in 2020, of which Okinawa harvested 1,647 tons, accounting for 48.61 TP3T of the total. In particular, Okinawan mangoes, with their sweetness and strong aroma, are highly valued both domestically and internationally.
Apple mangoes, with their red skin appearance, are available roughly from late June to early August. After that, Keats mangoes, with their green skin appearance, appear roughly from mid-August to late September.
No. 1 pineapple harvest in Japan
In 2021, Okinawa Prefecture harvested all 6,990 tons of pineapples harvested in Japan, successfully taking first place in the country. Okinawa's rich natural environment and mild climate result in sweet and juicy pineapples.
Higashimura Village on the main island of Okinawa Prefecture is the largest pineapple producer in Japan. In particular, the Gold Barrel, the best pineapple produced in Japan, is seriously exquisite.
Japan's No. 1 Seekwasa Harvest
Okinawa Prefecture's seekwasa harvest will reach 4,495 tons in 2020, of which 99.981 TP3T will come from Okinawa.
Seekwasa is rich in vitamin C and has a refreshing sour taste. It is widely used locally as a juice and seasoning.
No. 1 banana harvest in Japan
According to 2020 data, Okinawa Prefecture produced 88.6 tons of the 184.4 tons of bananas harvested in Japan, ranking first in the country.
Incidentally, Kagoshima Prefecture is in second place (38.61 TP3T) and Miyazaki Prefecture is in third place (13.31 TP3T).
No. 1 in Japan Curve Chi Harvest
In 2021, Okinawa Prefecture produced all of the 60.1 tons of carbuchi harvested in Japan. The origin of the kābuchi is its thick skin (=kābuchi). It is a citrus fruit unique to Okinawa, characterized by its thick skin and strong acidity. It is larger than the seekwasa. It is also known as "Athletic meeting Mikan".
No. 1 dragon fruit harvest in Japan
Okinawa Prefecture has the largest dragon fruit harvest in Japan. 115.3 tons of dragon fruit were harvested in Japan in 2020. Of this total, Okinawa Prefecture ranked first with 59.4 tons. It harvested 51.51 TP3T of the total.
Okinawa Prefecture produced 59.4 tons, or 51.51 TP3T, of the 115.3 tons of dragon fruit harvested in Japan in 2020, ranking first in Japan. Incidentally, Kagoshima Prefecture is in second place (47.91 TP3T) and Chiba Prefecture is in third place (6.91 TP3T).
Dragon fruit is attractive for its bright color and unique flavor, and demand is increasing as people become more health-conscious.
No. 1 star fruit harvest in Japan
In 2020, Okinawa Prefecture produced all 18.9 tons of star fruit harvested in Japan. Starfruit, with its star-shaped cross section, is a popular garnish for fruit salads and desserts. You may also see them on hotel dining menus! It tastes like a pear (maybe)!
No. 1 acerola harvest in Japan
Okinawa Prefecture's acerola harvest reached 16.5 tons in 2020, ranking first in Japan. Acerola is rich in vitamin C and is widely used as a juice and supplement for beauty and health. That sour taste is irresistible!
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No. 1 guava harvest in Japan
In 2020, Okinawa produced all 16.1 tons of guava harvested in Japan. Guava is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, and is enjoyed by Okinawan families as a juice or jam, as well as eaten as is.
No. 1 in Japan in shrimp aquaculture production
In 2019, Okinawa Prefecture produced 485 tons, or 33.31 TP3T, of the 1,458 tons of farmed kuruma shrimps harvested in Japan, ranking first in Japan. Okinawa's waters are ideal for the cultivation of kuruma prawns, providing high-quality shrimp.
Incidentally, Kagoshima Prefecture is in second place (21.11 TP3T) and Kumamoto Prefecture is in third place (17.81 TP3T).
No. 1 in Japan in mozuku seaweed aquaculture production
Mozuku aquaculture production in Okinawa Prefecture reached 16,470 tons in 2019, with Okinawa producing 99.61 TP3T of the total, ranking first in Japan. Mozuku is very popular as a health food, especially Okinawa-grown Mozuku is thick and crunchy! You can find it in many places such as mozuku soba (buckwheat noodles), mozuku hilayachie, and other Okinawan souvenirs!
Number of restaurants per 1,000 population No. 1 Okinawa Prefecture
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's "Example of Health Administration Report" for 2020, Okinawa Prefecture ranked first in the number of restaurants per 1,000 population with 20.7; Osaka Prefecture was second (15.3) and Nagano Prefecture third (14.9).
Over 40,000! No. 1 in population of "village" Yomitan Village
Yomitan Village in central Okinawa Prefecture is the most populous village in Japan, with a total population of 42,140 as of June 2024.
Yomitan Village is very famous for its Okinawan pottery "Yachimun". There are numerous resort hotels such as Hotel Nikko Alivila, Grand Style, Hoshinoya Okinawa, Uza Terrace, Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Samba, and many beaches. Home to Gokashi-Goden, this lovely village has a wealth of attractions, including delicious bakeries, bento box stores, Okinawan soba noodles, yakiniku (barbeque), and gourmet hideouts.
Yomitan Village The biggest Shisa in Japan
Cape Zanpa Park in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa Prefecture, is home to the largest shisa in Japan, the "Zanpa Grand Lion. At 8.75 meters high and 7.8 meters long, it is an impressive size. The lioness has a plump buttocks!
Irabu Bridge, the longest bridge in Japan that can be crossed for free
At 3,540 meters, the Irabu Bridge on Miyako Island is the longest in Japan and is open to traffic free of charge. It can be crossed by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot, and is recommended as a driving course through the Miyako blue ocean.
Churaumi Aquarium, Japan's No. 1 aquarium in terms of number of visitors
In FY 2019, the aquarium with the highest number of visitors in Japan was Churaumi Aquarium, with 3 million visitors. However, in FY2020, the number of visitors dropped to 600,000, due in part to the impact of Corona, and the aquarium fell out of the top spot. What will happen in FY2021 and beyond?
Prefectures, Happiness Ranking #1 Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa Prefecture ranked first in the Brand Research Institute's "Happiness Survey" for the second consecutive year in 2021 and 2022. When asked the question, "Are you happy?" 41.8% of Okinawan respondents answered "very happy" and 36.2% answered "a little happy," indicating that approximately 80% of Okinawans are "happy.
Okinawa Prefecture ranks 1st in international marriage rate by prefecture
In the 2020 e-Stat Demographic Survey, Okinawa Prefecture had the highest rate of international marriages among Japanese. The percentage of international marriages is 4.77%. Of the 7276 total marriages, 352 are international marriages. Of these, 240 are Japanese-American pairs, more than 681 TP3T of the total.
Average number of days with an average temperature of 30 degrees Celsius or higher No. 1 Okinawa Prefecture
In the 2020 survey, Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture had the highest number of days with an "average temperature of 30 degrees Celsius or higher" at 60 days, followed by Hateruma Island in second place, Tarama Island in third place, and Yonaguni Island (2 locations) in fourth and fifth place, with Okinawa's remote islands dominating the top 5 in Japan.
Number of hotels per 100,000 population No. 1 Okinawa Prefecture
In the 2020 survey, Okinawa Prefecture ranked first in the number of hotels and inns per 100,000 population. The number of hotels and inns per 100,000 population is 173.8.
Incidentally, the number of facilities in Okinawa alone ranks 5th in the nation with 2,550 (1st is Nagano).
Okinawa Prefecture No.1 Prefecture with Many Female Presidents
Teikoku Databank announced that Okinawa Prefecture ranked first in the "National 'Female Presidents' Analysis Survey (2021)" for prefectures with many female presidents. Incidentally, Tokushima Prefecture ranked second and Aomori Prefecture ranked third.
Okinawan women are strong and cool!" I hear that.
Exciting Town" ranking No. 1, Chatan Town
In the "Ii Room Net Conscious Town Ranking 2021 " announced by Daito Kento, the first place was announced as Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture. The second place was Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, and the third place was Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Note that "conscious city" is defined not as "a place to live in a normal city" but as "a city with diverse and stimulating people" and "a city of encounters and opportunities" for people who aspire to a work-life integration that flexibly integrates work and life.
Birth rate No. 1 Okinawa Prefecture
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's "Total Fertility Rate Ranking" (2020) by prefecture shows that Okinawa Prefecture ranks first in fertility rate. The total fertility rate (the sum of age-specific fertility rates for women aged 15-49) in Okinawa Prefecture is 1.86. Incidentally, the year before that, in 2019, the prefecture also ranked first.
Ranking of the best family friendliness No.1 Okinawa Prefecture
In the "Ranking of Prefectures with Close Family Relationships" (2021) released by Sony Life Insurance, Okinawa Prefecture ranked first in Japan. The percentage of respondents who answered in the survey that their families are close was 81.01 TP3T for Okinawa Prefecture, while Mie Prefecture (80.01 TP3T) came in second.
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Summary of Okinawa Prefecture's Worst
Divorce rate per 1,000 population #1
This is the 2018 edition, and Okinawa Prefecture's divorce rate per 1,000 population was the worst at 2.53 points. This may have something to do with its No. 1 rate for female presidents; second place went to Fukuoka Prefecture with 1.91 points; third place went to Hokkaido with 1.90 points. It appears that the divorce rate is high at both the north and south ends of the Japanese archipelago.
Worst minimum wage ranking
Okinawa Prefecture ranked 41st in the "Minimum Wage" ranking by prefecture (2020) published by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Okinawa's minimum wage was 792 yen, the worst in the nation, along with Akita and Tottori. The minimum wage amount raised in October 2022 is 853 yen for Okinawa Prefecture. It is still the worst group.
Children's Academic Achievement (Middle School) Worst
According to the "2021 National Survey of Academic Achievement and Learning Status (Junior High School)," Okinawa Prefecture ranks 47th worst in the ranking of prefectures with high academic achievement among children. The combined score average (sum of the averages for Japanese and mathematics) for junior high school students in Okinawa Prefecture was 112. The second worst prefecture is Shimane Prefecture, and the third worst is Miyazaki Prefecture.
No. 1 truancy per 1,000 students
Based on the "Survey on Problematic Behavior" released by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2021, Okinawa Prefecture ranks first in the number of truant students per 1,000 students (elementary schools) by prefecture. The number of truant students per 1,000 students in elementary schools in Okinawa was 15.3, the highest in Japan, surpassing Shimane Prefecture's 14.6.
Worst NHK household payment rate
According to NHK's "NHK subscription fee household payment rate" ranking (2020) by prefecture, Okinawa Prefecture ranks 47th, the lowest in the country. Okinawa's household payment rate of 49.81 TP3T is far below the national average of 80.31 TP3T, ranking first worst. Akita Prefecture ranks first, with a payment rate of 97.41 TP3T.
Worst rate of owner-occupied houses
In the "2008 Housing and Land Survey" by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Okinawa Prefecture (44.4%) ranked first worst in the "Ranking of Prefectures with the Highest Owner-Occupied Household Ratio". Incidentally, the second place is Tokyo. It is thought that the high land prices and low wages in Okinawa contribute to the low owner-occupied house rate.
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There were many more Okinawa No. 1 data, but many of them were surveyed more than 10 years ago, so we did not include them due to lack of credibility. If you are interested, please check them out!
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