Naha City is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture. As the political, economic and transportation center, it comes first in our list of favorite places in the southernmost prefecture of Japan.

In contrast to autumn’s fiery red and orange, spring paints the landscape with gentle colors of white and pink as cherry blossoms line the sides of rivers or surround old castle grounds.

Spring is a very popular time for tourists to come to Japan because of the appeal of the transcendent sakura or cherry blossoms.

Plum or ume blossoms signal the arrival of spring in Japan. From early February to late March, this special flower with its white, pink and red colors, flourish and blanket plum trees across the country providing a breathtaking view for local and foreign tourists alike.