16. Shiraume-no-To

Shiraume-no-To is a monument dedicated to the 22 girls of the No. 2 Okinawa Prefectural Girls’ High School while serving as nurses during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Shiraume translates to mean “white plum blossom” or “white apricot...

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17. Gokaku-ji

Gokaku Temple (Gokaku-ji) is a Buddhist temple located next to Naminoue Shrine in Naminoue.

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18. Kozakura-no-To

Kozakura-no-To is a large monument in Asahigaoka Park (Asahigaoka Koen), only a few yards from Gokoku-ji (Gokoku Temple) and Naminoue-gu (Naminoue Shrine) in Naminoue. It is dedicated to the children killed aboard the S.S. Tsushima Maru, an...

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19. Chatan

Chatan Town is located in the central portion of Okinawa, bordered by Kadena Town to the north, Ginowan City to the south, and Okinawa City.

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20. 0kinawa Convention Center

The 0kinawa Convention Center is major civic center used for local and international events and is located in the western portion of Ginowan City.

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