A fascinating blend of cultural and historical influences, the Japanese archipelago feels a world apart from Tokyo, Kyoto and other tourist hot spots in the country. That’s why it’s worth the trip.
State Sen. Glenn Wakai was one of the few orphans from Okinawa more than 50 years ago to leave when a loving family from ...
Dr. Dmitry Yaranov highlights five daily habits of Okinawans, a Blue Zone population known for longevity. These habits ...
Chinese observers downplayed Beijing's reference to Okinawans as "indigenous", saying the comments were primarily a critique of the militarisation of Japan's southernmost prefecture - home to dozens ...
A traditional mud-smearing festival to chase out evil has been held on Miyakojima, in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa.
Five Marines in Okinawa were awarded commendations for assisting a Japanese man who had suffered a head injury after an ...
NAHA, Japan (Reuters) - Masatoshi Onaga says Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is out of touch with Okinawa, one of Japan's poorest prefectures and the reluctant host to half the U.S. forces in the ...
Conservationists urge stronger protections to deter the growing illegal trade and overseas demand for Okinawa’s endemic species.
Food pantries von U.S. military bases in Japan climbed in October during the government shutdown, according to an informal survey by Stars and Stripes ...