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Okinawa, in the China Sea, has a character all its own. The prefecture did not always form part of Japan, but was an independent kingdom with its own language, Rkukyu. Trade was brisk with the neighbouring countries of China, Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines, as was genetic influx, so the country prospered. At the beginning of the seventeenth century, the halcyon days ended with a takover by a clan of Satsumas from Japan. Thus the people of the region look a little different from the Japanese in general – darker, though with many mestizos. The island of Okinawa is site of six ancient forts, declared patrimony of Humanity by Unesco. Occupied after the Second World War, the island remained under American control until 1972.
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This is a land of coral reefs and caverns, including the famous 850m long Gyokusendo. It is also executive-land and the second-hand property market for decent family homes has never been better. Demand in the densely populated Southern region is higher than supply. So if you have about 45 million Yen (about 2.7 million Euros) to invest, this would be a good place to start. Okinawa island has many attractive beach properties and small business opportunities on offer.
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