<P> Okinawa is the fifth largest island in Japan ( excluding the disputed islands north of Hokkaido ) . The island has an area of 1,201.03 square kilometers ( 463.72 sq mi ) . It is roughly 640 kilometres ( 400 mi ) south of the rest of Japan . The island is connected to nearby islands by a land bridge : Yokatsu Peninsula ( aka Katsuren Peninsula ) is connected via the Mid-Sea Road to Henza Island , Miyagi Island , Ikei Island , and Hamahiga Island . Similarly , from the Motobu Peninsula on the northwestern side , all of Sesokojima , plus both of Yagaji Island and Kōri - jima are connected by bridges . </P>
<P> Okinawa is the fifth largest island in Japan ( excluding the disputed islands north of Hokkaido ) . The island has an area of 1,201.03 square kilometers ( 463.72 sq mi ) . It is roughly 640 kilometres ( 400 mi ) south of the rest of Japan . The island is connected to nearby islands by a land bridge : Yokatsu Peninsula ( aka Katsuren Peninsula ) is connected via the Mid-Sea Road to Henza Island , Miyagi Island , Ikei Island , and Hamahiga Island . Similarly , from the Motobu Peninsula on the northwestern side , all of Sesokojima , plus both of Yagaji Island and Kōri - jima are connected by bridges . </P>
where is okinawa japan located on a map
where is okinawa japan located on a map
south of the rest of Japan
south of the rest of Japan