The following HD (1280×720) video was uploaded to YouTube by missinterokinawa on 10/15/12. The central focus is the Miss International contestants, but just as if not more fascinating is the glimpse at Okinawa’s high school students.

Note appended to the video: “Okinawa is known in the world first and foremost for this martial art which roots come from the traditional culture of this very island. It was therefore a must for the contestants to start to learn Karate here. Okinawa Shogaku High school has invited Miss International to attend a big karate class with the Okinawa Prefectural Karate-do Association Masters. It was indeed an unforgettable experience for these ladies coming from all over the world.”