- The prefectural flower Indian Coral Tree with distinctive sulfurous scent is Indian-origin brought back through Ryukyu Kingdom overseas trade.
- Japan's prefecture with most remote islands (49 inhabited islands).
- More utaki (sacred groves) than temples and shrines with nature worship faith deeply rooted.
- Prefectural fish Gurukun officially called takasago, enjoyed as fried or butter-grilled.
- Shuri Castle main hall's vermillion color reproduced with dye imitating Chinese-origin red earth.
- Okinawa gasoline prices relatively cheap nationwide. Special measures reduce tax by 7 yen/liter.
- Old calendar May 4th Yukkanuhi is sea god festival. Praying for good catch with haarii boat racing.
- Sata andagi displayed at convenience store register counters is Okinawa-exclusive.
- Monorail Yui Rail is Japan's southernmost and westernmost railway.
- Dialect greetings: Haisai for males, Haitai for females.
- Okinawa life expectancy once ranked first nationwide but declined due to westernized diet.
- Most typhoon approaches nationwide. Reinforced concrete housing as countermeasure.
- 2,000 yen bills issued commemorating 2000 Okinawa Summit featuring Shuri Castle Shureimon Gate.
- Shisa placed in pairs: open-mouthed male threatens demons, closed-mouthed female protects fortune.
- Approximately 50% of beer sold in prefecture is local brand Orion Beer.