{
  "response": {
    "Key": "OKA-JP",
    "orig": {
      "code": "OKA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Ryukyu Islands",
      "fullCity": "Ryukyu Islands, Japan",
      "airport": "Naha Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "JP",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Japan"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Japan can I fly to from Ryukyu Islands?",
        "answer": "From the Ryukyu Islands you can fly non-stop to Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Kansai, Nagoya Chubu, and Fukuoka. Tokyo is the primary hub for international connections and Shinkansen access, while Osaka and Fukuoka are closer gateways to western Japan."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Ryukyu Islands to Japan?",
        "answer": "The Ryukyu Islands are part of Japan, so domestic flights from Naha (OKA) to Tokyo take about 2 hours 15 minutes non-stop and to Osaka roughly 2 hours. There is no significant eastbound/westbound difference for these domestic routes."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Ryukyu Islands to Japan?",
        "answer": "Yes. Naha Airport offers frequent non-stop flights to major Japanese cities. You can fly directly to Tokyo Haneda and Narita on ANA, JAL, and low-cost carriers, to Osaka Kansai on ANA, JAL, and Peach, and to Nagoya on ANA and JAL, with typical flight times of about two hours to Tokyo."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Ryukyu Islands to Japan?",
        "answer": "From Okinawa to mainland Japan you can fly nonstop with ANA, JAL, Solaseed Air, Peach or Jetstar Japan; one-stop options include Skymark via Kagoshima."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Ryukyu Islands to Japan?",
        "answer": "Flights from Okinawa to Japan's main islands are generally cheapest outside of peak summer, Golden Week, and the New Year period, with the lowest fares typically found in the shoulder months of late autumn and winter. Midweek departures — especially Tuesday and Wednesday — tend to be cheaper than weekend flights, and early-morning or late-evening flights often offer better value than midday departures. Booking a few weeks to a couple of months ahead usually secures the best price, while last-minute and holiday travel push fares significantly higher.",
        "methodology": "The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Ryukyu Islands to Japan?",
        "answer": "Since the Ryukyu Islands are part of Japan, traveling from Okinawa to mainland Japan is a domestic trip and no visa or entry formalities apply for U.S. citizens already in Japan. If you are entering Japan for the first time via Okinawa, U.S. citizens can visit for tourism without a visa for up to 90 days."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Japan are best to fly into from Ryukyu Islands?",
        "answer": "For flights from the Ryukyu Islands to mainland Japan, Tokyo Haneda offers the most connections and is closest to central Tokyo, while Narita is better for international transfers. Osaka Kansai and Itami serve the Kansai region, and Fukuoka is a convenient gateway for Kyushu."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Japan?",
        "answer": "For Japan, late March to early May and October to November offer comfortable weather and lighter crowds than summer. Cherry blossom season in spring and autumn foliage are peak times, so book early."
      }
    }
  }
}