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Japan National Route 58 at Kadena. Kadena (嘉手納町, Kadena-chō, Okinawan: Kadina) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. [1] As of October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 13,671 and a density of 910 persons per km 2. The total area is 15.04 square kilometres (5.81 sq mi).
Chatan (北谷町, Chatan-chō, Okinawan: Chatan, Northern Ryukyuan: きたたん Kitatan) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. [1] As of October 2016 the town had an estimated population of 28,578 and the density of 2,100 per km². [2]
Kadena Air Base (嘉手納飛行場, Kadena Hikōjō) (IATA: DNA, ICAO: RODN) is a United States Air Force base in the towns of Kadena and Chatan and the city of Okinawa, in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is often referred to as the "Keystone of the Pacific" because of its highly strategic location. [2]
According to Skytrax’s World Top Airports 100 in 2024, Naha Airport is ranked 91st in the world, a significant improvement from 199th place the previous year, making Naha Airport the most improved airport in the world. Aerial view of Naha Airport (26 May 2010) Aerial view of Naha Airport (April 2019) after the completion of the second runway
The kazoku reached a peak of 1016 families in 1944. [6]: 1194 The 1947 Constitution of Japan abolished the kazoku and ended the use of all titles of nobility or rank outside the immediate Imperial Family. Since the end of the war, many descendants of the kazoku families continue to occupy prominent roles in Japanese society and industry. [1] [7]
The Rokumeikan building was sold in 1890, to an association for kazoku peerage of Japan. [7] The building was severely damaged in the 1894 Tokyo earthquake, the high cost of repairs contributing to a decline in use of the building. [8] 1897, Conder was called in to repair the building and make additional alterations.
Kadena may refer to: Kadena, Okinawa, a town in Japan; Kadena Air Base; People with the surname. Reon Kadena, Japanese model and actress; See also.
Katsuren Peninsula and the Yokatsu Islands. The Katsuren Peninsula (勝連半島, Katsuren hantō, Okinawan: Kacchin) is a peninsula on Okinawa Island. [1] It is bordered by Nakagusuku Bay to the south, Kin Bay to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the east. [2]