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Many Japanese think that Okinawa is a very attractive prefecture. The Regional Brand Survey, an annual survey to rank prefectures in Japan based on how attractive they are, found in 2022 that Okinawa is the third most attractive prefecture next to Hokkaido and Kyoto. The survey is a little controversial since some of the prefectures tend to always rank low on the chart and tourist favorites enjoy the top spots time and again.

Aki (fall in Japanese kanji character)

Aki (fall) (Image by Stripes Japan)

Takahiro Takiguchi is a writer based in Yokosuka, Japan. Takiguchi covers travel, food and culture stories for Stars and Stripes Japan. Follow along as Takiguchi takes readers to less crowded destinations around the mainland, you might also catch him out and about recording Speakin’ Japanese lesson videos for Instagram.

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