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2025/07/31
【Tsunami Advisory Issued】Issued at: July 31, 2025, 7:30
Affected Areas:
Miyako and Yaeyama Islands
Okinawa Main Island Region
⚠ Urgent Warning
If you are in the sea, get out immediately and move away from the coast. Do n...
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2025/07/18
Notice for Safe Enjoyment of Okinawa’s Ocean
The sea in Okinawa, surrounded by coral reefs, offers a variety of marine activities and is also suitable for family outings and swimming with children. However, when engaging with the natural environ...
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2025/07/03
Sefa Utaki – Partial Access Restrictions
Construction work for preservation and repair will be carried out in some areas of Sefa Utaki, a World Heritage Site in Nanjo City, during the following period.
During the construct...
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2025/05/07
Habu Jellyfish Outbreak Advisory
The oceans of Okinawa are home to the habu jellyfish, a highly venomous species. Every year there is a surge in the number of sting victims in beach season. In 2023, there were 66 incidents of peopl...
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2023/10/04
Beware of acute allergic reactions due to ‘jimami’ peanut tofu.
There has been an increasing number of cases of tourists with peanut allergies who have eaten jimami peanut tofu at restaurants in Okinawa Prefecture, causing an acute allergic reaction anaphylact...