Have you ever driven on the right side of the road, which is actually the wrong side in Japan, when making a right turn? In Okinawa, as in the rest of the country, drivers must keep to the left. It might be confusing at first to drive on the left side, but try to get used to it as soon as possible because driving on the wrong side is very dangerous. Be sure to obey the light at intersections; it is against the law to turn against the light even if there is no oncoming traffic. Incidentally, there are no four-way-stop signs in Okinawa; the car on the main road has the right of way at intersections without stoplights.
Links to check out: http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil/info/driving/MCB%20HANDBOOK%205100RevA.pdf - driving handbook
http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil/info/driving/Military%20Personnel.doc - Obtaining POV SOFA License
http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil/info/driving/CulturalDrivingDifferences.wmv - movie to get you started on driving here in Okinawa, Japan.
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