Kadena

Built around settlements at the mouth of the Hija River, Kadena grew into a west-coast town on Okinawa’s main island whose geography is closely tied to Kadena Air Base. The river reaches the East China Sea here, and its lower course forms one of the town’s defining natural corridors. Much of Kadena’s municipal area is occupied by the base, the largest U.S. Air Force installation in the Pacific, giving this compact Okinawan community an unusual civic landscape. Kadena belongs to the cultural sphere of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, whose distinct traditions remain visible across Okinawa in performing arts, food and local customs. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Okinawa Island.

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