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Urasoe

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Updated Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Urasoe?

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1166

    Shunten (1166–1237), the first known king of the Chuzan Kingdom, located in the central region of the island of Okinawa, ruled from Urasoe, as did his son and grandson.

  2. Documented history · 1945

    Urasoe was completely razed during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 at the end of World War II.

  3. Documented history · 1946

    The village office of Urasoe was re-established in 1946 to conduct basic administrative functions, settle refugees returning to the village, and restore agricultural land.

  4. Documented history · 1950

    military presence in 1950 in the western coast of the village, which eventually became Camp Kinser.

  5. Shunten reign

    Shunten (1166–1237), the first known king of the Chuzan Kingdom, ruled from Urasoe

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Urasoe is the hometown of Japanese actress

    musician and former idol Yukie Nakama.

  • Yukie Nakama

    Japanese actress, musician and former idol; hometown is Urasoe

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Kyokuto Hoso Radio

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Urasoe. Radio station in Naha, Okinawa.

  • FM21

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Urasoe.

  • OCC Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Urasoe. Japanese computer services company from Okinawa.

Newspapers and local media

  • FM21

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Urasoe.

  • Kyokuto Hoso Radio

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Urasoe. Radio station in Naha, Okinawa.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Urasoe, in brief

Urasoe is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Urasoe took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Urasoe

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Urasoe

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Urasoe

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Urasoe

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Urasoe

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08 · Questions

Questions about Urasoe

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Frequently Asked Questions about Urasoe

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Urasoe located and what are its coordinates?

Urasoe is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 26.2590, 127.7301, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Urasoe?

Urasoe has a recorded population of approximately 115,690 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Urasoe?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Urasoe include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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