Driving in the Rain
I realized after answering a recent driving question, that I must add a driving in inclement weather on Okinawa tip. Driving in the rain on Okinawa can be quite treacherous to the uninitiated. Although as with anywhere else you should slow down in the rain, on Okinawa there is an added danger. Due to the coral composition of the asphalt used here and the coral dust that can build up on the roads between rain showers, the streets here can become amazingly slippery. It is almost akin to driving on ice, if it is just a sudden shower that doesn't really soak the streets down and wash away the dust. Therefore, if you decide to visit Okinawa and have a rental car, be particularly careful in the rain.
