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Luggage and bags: Don't over pack as most restaurants are casual and shorts and t-shirts are allowed.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Beach sandals, which are known locally as "shimazori."
Light clothing. A hat to protect your head from the sun.
Swim wear

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Plenty of sunscreen....The stuff is expensive in Okinawa!
If you are budget traveling, definitely bring mosquito repellant and mosquito coils!

Photo Equipment: Enough memory cards.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Light tent

Miscellaneous: Snorkeling is popular but if you're joining a tour, a mask, fins, and snorkel are provided. If you are going to snorkel everyday and know where to go, bring your own gear. If not, it is best to join a tour.

Updated Apr 29, 2007

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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: The typhoon season in Okinawa is from May to November so that means lot of rain when the sun is not out shining. make sure to bring a rain gear like an umbrella or winbreaker.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: During summer months of June to September I recommend you put lot of sunscnreen because the sun can be very intense here.

Written Apr 10, 2004

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