37 Films & TV Shows Set In Okinawa Prefecture
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Via Okinawa
Okinawa PrefectureDuring the Vietnam War era, the influx of American soldiers to Okinawa boosted the local economy and introduced many bars and nightclubs. With exhausting displays of energy, Sai presents a whirlwind romance between a local rocker and the daughter of a mixed American-Okinawan marriage.
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The Karate Kid Part II
Okinawa Prefecture California The 1980sThis time, the combat is real. — After discovering that his father is at death's door, Mr. Miyagi sets out to Japan, to see him with Daniel. Upon arriving, Miyagi must confront an old rival. Meanwhile, Daniel encounters a new love, and some new enemies.
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Tora-san's Tropical Fever
Okinawa PrefectureWhen cabaret singer Lily writes Toraya about her illness, Tora-san rushes to Okinawa to be by her side.
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Karate for Life
Okinawa PrefectureThe last of the Masutatsu Oyama trilogy. Oyama takes a job as a professional wrestler in Okinawa, but when he discovers that he is expected to take a dive, he quits in disgust. However, when a friend finds herself in desperate need of medical supplies, Oyama steps back in the ring to raise the money—but will he be able to follow the script this time?
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Terror of Mechagodzilla
Shizuoka Prefecture Okinawa Prefecture Kanagawa PrefectureMechagodzilla has been resurrected! — A submarine expedition to salvage the remains of Mechagodzilla is thwarted by a massive dinosaur named Titanosaurus. An Interpol investigation leads biologist Ichinose to uncover the work of Dr. Mafune and his mysterious daughter Katsura. Aligned with the Black Hole Aliens, Katsura's life becomes entwined with the resurrected machine.
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Tokyo Prefecture Shizuoka Prefecture Okinawa PrefectureFlying through space and firing missiles! A dreadful Godzilla, whose whole body is a weapon, appears! — An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.
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Sympathy for the Underdog
Okinawa PrefectureA yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.
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The Battle of Okinawa
Okinawa PrefectureThe Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.
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Profound Desires of the Gods
Okinawa PrefectureTokyo engineer Kariya arrives on a primitive tropical island, where he interacts with the Futori clan, to drill a well to power a sugar mill.
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The Teahouse of the August Moon
Okinawa Prefecture The 1940sAll The Riotous Fun Of The Prize-Winning Stage Comedy! — An Okinawan translator introduces U.S. occupation forces to the joys of local life.
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Okinawa
Okinawa PrefectureOn the eve of their return to the states, the crew of the U.S.S. Blake is unpleasantly surprised when their new captain, Lt. Commander Hale (Pat O'Brien), announces that they've been reassigned to the upcoming invasion of Okinawa. With the news turning the crew against him, Hale must rise to the occasion to keep his men inline.