Okinawa! - by Shushan Lam (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Plan the perfect trip to Okinawa with this comprehensive travel guide.

Okinawa! is a beautiful guide to the history, food, nature, culture, and traditions of Japan's southernmost prefecture.

Known as a tropical paradise, Okinawa boasts pristine beaches, untamed national parks, vibrant reefs for snorkeling and diving, and warm temperatures that make it a popular year-round destination. The celebrated food scene melds Japanese, Chinese, and American influence in dishes like taco rice, Okinawa Soba and the famous Blue Seal ice cream. The vibrant capital of Naha offers plenty of city exploration and shopping opportunities.

Travel writer Shusan Lam distils the very best of the Okinawan prefecture and offers up tips and recommendations for the best places to visit, eat, drink, and shop, as well as unmissable nature adventures and cultural experiences. Featuring stunning location photography, practical tips, and inspiring detours, this is an authoritative guide to a unique, must-visit Japanese destination.

About the Author

Shushan Lam is a journalist, documentary host, producer, and travel writer, whose work has taken her from the deserts of Northeastern China to the tropical jungles of Borneo. Over the past ten years, she has written for publications like Singapore's national paper The Straits Times and produced content for Asia's leading broadcaster Channel News Asia, covering travel, wildlife conservation, and culture and heritage. She was named Channel News Asia's Young Journalist of the Year in 2017 and won silver at the Asian Digital Media Awards for best digital video. Shushan is now based in Singapore, but previously lived in Melbourne, Australia.