Exploring the Japanese island of Okinawa, its central city, Naha, and the surrounding islands and villages.

Thanks to the island’s warm, tropical climate—marked by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high humidity—buildings don’t just rust quickly; they’re also soon claimed by nature.

Rather than resisting this, the people of Okinawa seem to embrace it, even enhancing the aesthetic by planting and decorating the streets with even more greenery and flowers.

Year

2024

Location

Okinawa, Naha

Photographer

Daniel Schubert