Sightseeing in Okinawa （Living things in Okinawa）

In English

This section introduces the creatures of Okinawa. Okinawa Prefecture in Japan is home to many endemic creatures.

Dragonfly.
It is characterized by black wings and a metallic blue glow on the body. It is found in clear waters, so you will have to go to the northern area of Okinawa Prefecture to see it.

Kutsuwa beetle.
Green or brown. Inhabits forests at night. Size is about 15 cm.

Lizards.
About 20 cm in size. Males are bright green. Found in the central and northern areas of Okinawa Prefecture. They do not move that fast, so it is possible to catch them by hand. If you observe them, please let them go.

Sea cucumber.
You can find them on any beach in Okinawa Prefecture. Please enjoy its feel!

A small lizard.
Can be found anywhere in Okinawa Prefecture. You can find them if you look for them in the grass, so look for them when you come to Okinawa. Small and cute.

A kind of beetle.
Inhabits the northern region of Okinawa Prefecture. It moves while bouncing in front of people walking. As if guiding humans.

Hermit Crab.
Inhabits non-artificial coastal areas and contiguous with mountains and grasslands. About the size of a baseball.

Starfish.
Blue in color and tactile like a rubber gas tube. Looks like a shuriken, but don’t throw it.

Grasshopper.
Inhabits mountain forests in the northern region of Okinawa, Yanbaru, etc. Its wings are short and it cannot jump far.

A common tree in Okinawa.
It is a tree that can be found anywhere in Okinawa, but it is believed to be inhabited by spirits. The spirit looks like a red child and is called “Kijimunā.

In the photo, it is rooted in Ryukyu limestone. It is also popular as a bonsai.