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Japan2000 at 05:57, 8 July 2008

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-	'''Naha''' is a city in [[Japan]] resting on the [[Okinawa Prefecture]]. It holds a special place to the [[Japanese]] residents as it is the capital city of the entire Okinawa Prefecture. Today the population is said to be well over the 311,000 reported in April of [[2005]] with great development in the city since. The total area of Naha is approximately 39km.	+	'''Naha''' (那覇市) is a city in [[Japan]] resting on the [[Okinawa Prefecture]]. It holds a special place to the [[Japanese]] residents as it is the capital city of the entire Okinawa Prefecture. Today the population is said to be well over the 311,000 reported in April of [[2005]] with great development in the city since. The total area of Naha is approximately 39km.

	Naha has many thriving industries as it serves as the center of all development for the Okinawa Prefecture. Education, government, and city development management are only a few of the many operations held in Naha for the Okinawa Prefecture. Commercial business is among the top industries with Naha the center of business development in this area of Japan.		Naha has many thriving industries as it serves as the center of all development for the Okinawa Prefecture. Education, government, and city development management are only a few of the many operations held in Naha for the Okinawa Prefecture. Commercial business is among the top industries with Naha the center of business development in this area of Japan.

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History of Naha

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	Naha city was brutally damaged during [[WWII]]. The city bounced back very quickly having to rebuild some of their most prized historical places.		Naha city was brutally damaged during [[WWII]]. The city bounced back very quickly having to rebuild some of their most prized historical places.
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-	Naha (那覇市) is a Japanese city and the capital of Okinawa Prefecture. The city, founded on May 20, 1921, was long before that one of the most important cities and the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom up until its abolishment in the 1879. Located in the southern half of Okinawa Island, Naha is a mostly coastal city located on the East China Sea.

	==Education==		==Education==

Japan2000 at 05:56, 8 July 2008

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	Naha is home to four world-wide recognized colleges which most of Japan residents choose to attend. The greatness of these schools has been recognized with many Japanese awards. Naha is also home to several private schools attended by some of the most elite residents in Japan.		Naha is home to four world-wide recognized colleges which most of Japan residents choose to attend. The greatness of these schools has been recognized with many Japanese awards. Naha is also home to several private schools attended by some of the most elite residents in Japan.
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	==History of Naha==		==History of Naha==
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	Naha city was brutally damaged during [[WWII]]. The city bounced back very quickly having to rebuild some of their most prized historical places.		Naha city was brutally damaged during [[WWII]]. The city bounced back very quickly having to rebuild some of their most prized historical places.

		+	Naha (那覇市) is a Japanese city and the capital of Okinawa Prefecture. The city, founded on May 20, 1921, was long before that one of the most important cities and the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom up until its abolishment in the 1879. Located in the southern half of Okinawa Island, Naha is a mostly coastal city located on the East China Sea.
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		+	==Education==
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		+	Educational sites in Naha include four universities – two private and two run by the [[Okinawa Prefecture]]. The [[University of Ryukyus]] is the only national university in Okinawa Prefecture and was once located on the old site of the Shuri Castle. The castle was rebuilt and renovated before being added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites forcing the university to move to [[Ginowan]]. All public primary schools are run by the Naha City Board of Education while high schools are operated by the Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education.
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		+	==Transportation==
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		+	The Naha Airport and Naha Port both serve the entirety of the Ryukyu Islands with the Okinawa Monorail carrying passengers between Naha and the airport.

	==Points of Interest==		==Points of Interest==
		+	The central historical site of Naha is the Shuri Castle which draws a number of tourists each year. Originally destroyed during the 1945 Battle of Okinawa, the site was rebuilt and today sits as a valuable historical relic. Also a major attraction in the area is Lake Man, located near the city of Tomigusuku and covered with a full grove of mangrove woods.

	* [[Shuri Castle]] The original Shuri Castle was destroyed in [[1945]] by the war. You can still visit the site of the repaired and rebuilt Shuri Castle which genuinely represents the first ones beauties. This area of land is highly regarded as one of the most sacred in Naha.		* [[Shuri Castle]] The original Shuri Castle was destroyed in [[1945]] by the war. You can still visit the site of the repaired and rebuilt Shuri Castle which genuinely represents the first ones beauties. This area of land is highly regarded as one of the most sacred in Naha.

JapanesePlease at 13:59, 7 July 2008

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	Naha is home to four world-wide recognized colleges which most of Japan residents choose to attend. The greatness of these schools has been recognized with many Japanese awards. Naha is also home to several private schools attended by some of the most elite residents in Japan.		Naha is home to four world-wide recognized colleges which most of Japan residents choose to attend. The greatness of these schools has been recognized with many Japanese awards. Naha is also home to several private schools attended by some of the most elite residents in Japan.
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	==History of Naha==		==History of Naha==
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	The history of Naha can be traced as far back as the stone ages with several interesting artifacts being found near the center of the city. Exploration into the past still continues today.		The history of Naha can be traced as far back as the stone ages with several interesting artifacts being found near the center of the city. Exploration into the past still continues today.

-	A documented history of the [[Ryūkyū Kingdom]] serves as a great part of the cities history. The Shuri Castle was formed during this period.	+	A documented history of the [[Ryūkyū Kingdom]] serves as a great part of the cities history. The [[Shuri Castle]] was formed during this period.

-	In [[1872]] the Ryūkyū Kingdom was completely destroyed and replaced by the Naha Han. Naha Han was then destroyed in [[1879]] leading to the development of Naha the capital city of the Okinawa Prefecture.	+	In [[1872]] the Ryūkyū Kingdom was completely destroyed and replaced by the [[Naha Han]]. Naha Han was then destroyed in [[1879]] leading to the development of Naha the capital city of the Okinawa Prefecture.

	The Naha city we know today is actually “modern day” Naha as it was not established until [[1921]].		The Naha city we know today is actually “modern day” Naha as it was not established until [[1921]].

-	Naha city was brutally damaged during WWII. The city bounced back very quickly having to rebuild some of their most prized historical places.	+	Naha city was brutally damaged during [[WWII]]. The city bounced back very quickly having to rebuild some of their most prized historical places.
		+

	==Points of Interest==		==Points of Interest==

-	*[[Shuri Castle]] The original Shuri Castle was destroyed in [[1945]] by the war. You can still visit the site of the repaired and rebuilt Shuri Castle which genuinely represents the first ones beauties. This area of land is highly regarded as one of the most sacred in Naha.	+	* [[Shuri Castle]] The original Shuri Castle was destroyed in [[1945]] by the war. You can still visit the site of the repaired and rebuilt Shuri Castle which genuinely represents the first ones beauties. This area of land is highly regarded as one of the most sacred in Naha.
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		+	* [[Naha Downtown]] Going downtown in Naha is like going to the greatest villages of Japan. The cultural development of the houses, shops, and area is one to be admired. Most tourists tend to take days to truly explore the Japanese detailed village.

-	*[[Naha Downtown]] Going downtown in Naha is like going to the greatest villages of Japan. The cultural development of the houses, shops, and area is one to be admired. Most tourists tend to take days to truly explore the Japanese detailed village.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

-	*[http://www.city.naha.okinawa.jp/ Official site] (Japanese)	+	* [http://www.city.naha.okinawa.jp/ Official site] (Japanese)

	[[Category:Japanese Cities]]		[[Category:Japanese Cities]]

JapanesePlease at 08:41, 5 July 2008

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JapanesePlease: New page: '''Naha''' is a city in Japan resting on the Okinawa Prefecture. It holds a special place to the Japanese residents as it is the capital city of the entire Okinawa Prefecture. ...

2008-07-05T08:41:13Z

New page: '''Naha''' is a city in Japan resting on the Okinawa Prefecture. It holds a special place to the Japanese residents as it is the capital city of the entire Okinawa Prefecture. ...

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'''Naha''' is a city in [[Japan]] resting on the [[Okinawa Prefecture]]. It holds a special place to the [[Japanese]] residents as it is the capital city of the entire Okinawa Prefecture. Today the population is said to be well over the 311,000 reported in April of [[2005]] with great development in the city since. The total area of Naha is approximately 39km.

Naha has many thriving industries as it serves as the center of all development for the Okinawa Prefecture. Education, government, and city development management are only a few of the many operations held in Naha for the Okinawa Prefecture. Commercial business is among the top industries with Naha the center of business development in this area of Japan.

Naha is home to four world-wide recognized colleges which most of Japan residents choose to attend. The greatness of these schools has been recognized with many Japanese awards. Naha is also home to several private schools attended by some of the most elite residents in Japan.

==History of Naha==

The history of Naha can be traced as far back as the stone ages with several interesting artifacts being found near the center of the city. Exploration into the past still continues today.

A documented history of the [[Ryūkyū Kingdom]] serves as a great part of the cities history. The Shuri Castle was formed during this period.

In [[1872]] the Ryūkyū Kingdom was completely destroyed and replaced by the Naha Han. Naha Han was then destroyed in [[1879]] leading to the development of Naha the capital city of the Okinawa Prefecture.

The Naha city we know today is actually “modern day” Naha as it was not established until [[1921]].

Naha city was brutally damaged during WWII. The city bounced back very quickly having to rebuild some of their most prized historical places.

==Points of Interest==

*[[Shuri Castle]] The original Shuri Castle was destroyed in [[1945]] by the war. You can still visit the site of the repaired and rebuilt Shuri Castle which genuinely represents the first ones beauties. This area of land is highly regarded as one of the most sacred in Naha.

*[[Naha Downtown]] Going downtown in Naha is like going to the greatest villages of Japan. The cultural development of the houses, shops, and area is one to be admired. Most tourists tend to take days to truly explore the Japanese detailed village.

==External Links==

*[http://www.city.naha.okinawa.jp/ Official site (Japanese)

[[Category:Japanese Cities]]

←Older revision		Revision as of 08:41, 5 July 2008
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-	'''Naha''' is a city in [[Japan]] resting on the [[Okinawa Prefecture]]. It holds a special place to the [[Japanese]] residents as it is the capital city of the entire Okinawa Prefecture. Today the population is said to be well over the 311,000 reported in April of [[2005]] with great development in the city since. The total area of Naha is approximately 39km.	+	'''Naha''' is a city in [[Japan]] resting on the [[Okinawa Prefecture]]. It holds a special place to the [[Japanese]] residents as it is the capital city of the entire Okinawa Prefecture. Today the population is said to be well over the 311,000 reported in April of [[2005]] with great development in the city since. The total area of Naha is approximately 39km.

	Naha has many thriving industries as it serves as the center of all development for the Okinawa Prefecture. Education, government, and city development management are only a few of the many operations held in Naha for the Okinawa Prefecture. Commercial business is among the top industries with Naha the center of business development in this area of Japan.		Naha has many thriving industries as it serves as the center of all development for the Okinawa Prefecture. Education, government, and city development management are only a few of the many operations held in Naha for the Okinawa Prefecture. Commercial business is among the top industries with Naha the center of business development in this area of Japan.

-	Naha is home to four world-wide recognized colleges which most of Japan residents choose to attend. The greatness of these schools has been recognized with many Japanese awards. Naha is also home to several private schools attended by some of the most elite residents in Japan.	+	Naha is home to four world-wide recognized colleges which most of Japan residents choose to attend. The greatness of these schools has been recognized with many Japanese awards. Naha is also home to several private schools attended by some of the most elite residents in Japan.

	==History of Naha==		==History of Naha==

-	The history of Naha can be traced as far back as the stone ages with several interesting artifacts being found near the center of the city. Exploration into the past still continues today.	+	The history of Naha can be traced as far back as the stone ages with several interesting artifacts being found near the center of the city. Exploration into the past still continues today.

	A documented history of the [[Ryūkyū Kingdom]] serves as a great part of the cities history. The Shuri Castle was formed during this period.		A documented history of the [[Ryūkyū Kingdom]] serves as a great part of the cities history. The Shuri Castle was formed during this period.

-	In [[1872]] the Ryūkyū Kingdom was completely destroyed and replaced by the Naha Han. Naha Han was then destroyed in [[1879]] leading to the development of Naha the capital city of the Okinawa Prefecture.	+	In [[1872]] the Ryūkyū Kingdom was completely destroyed and replaced by the Naha Han. Naha Han was then destroyed in [[1879]] leading to the development of Naha the capital city of the Okinawa Prefecture.

-	The Naha city we know today is actually “modern day” Naha as it was not established until [[1921]].	+	The Naha city we know today is actually “modern day” Naha as it was not established until [[1921]].

-	Naha city was brutally damaged during WWII. The city bounced back very quickly having to rebuild some of their most prized historical places.	+	Naha city was brutally damaged during WWII. The city bounced back very quickly having to rebuild some of their most prized historical places.

	==Points of Interest==		==Points of Interest==

-	*[[Shuri Castle]] The original Shuri Castle was destroyed in [[1945]] by the war. You can still visit the site of the repaired and rebuilt Shuri Castle which genuinely represents the first ones beauties. This area of land is highly regarded as one of the most sacred in Naha.	+	*[[Shuri Castle]] The original Shuri Castle was destroyed in [[1945]] by the war. You can still visit the site of the repaired and rebuilt Shuri Castle which genuinely represents the first ones beauties. This area of land is highly regarded as one of the most sacred in Naha.

-	*[[Naha Downtown]] Going downtown in Naha is like going to the greatest villages of Japan. The cultural development of the houses, shops, and area is one to be admired. Most tourists tend to take days to truly explore the Japanese detailed village.	+	*[[Naha Downtown]] Going downtown in Naha is like going to the greatest villages of Japan. The cultural development of the houses, shops, and area is one to be admired. Most tourists tend to take days to truly explore the Japanese detailed village.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

-	*[http://www.city.naha.okinawa.jp/ Official site (Japanese)	+	*[http://www.city.naha.okinawa.jp/ Official site] (Japanese)

	[[Category:Japanese Cities]]		[[Category:Japanese Cities]]