About Okinawa Direct
An independent, English-language guide to Okinawa for first-time visitors.
Okinawa Direct is an independent travel guide to Okinawa, Japan's subtropical island prefecture, written for people who have never been there.
In March 2027, United Airlines plans to start flying nonstop between San Francisco and Naha. News reports say it will be the first nonstop link between the US mainland and Okinawa since 1972. Many travelers will hear the name for the first time. This site exists to answer their first questions: where Okinawa is, when to go, how to get around, and where to eat.
We are not affiliated with United Airlines, the Ryukyu Golden Kings, or any business we write about.