Okinawa is Japan’s sole subtropical region, attracting visitors seeking white sand beaches and swaying palms. Of the 160 or ...

With its laid-back seafaring culture and unique wildlife, the Yaeyama archipelago in Japan’s far southern Okinawa prefecture ...

If you’ve ever had the urge to hit up Google with the phrase “Where is Okinawa?,” you’re not alone. Despite being the site of a major World War II battle and an incredibly popular beach resort ...

The turquoise water lapping against Okinawa's pebbled beach is so clear that you can see an occasional parrotfish streaking ...

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A new holistic wellness tour has launched in Japan’s subtropical and southernmost prefecture, Okinawa, which is widely considered as one of only five Blue Zones in the world where people live ...

Since reverting to Japan on May 15, 1972, Okinawa Prefecture has become a major tourist destination. However, work remains to improve its economic self-sufficiency and standards of living. The Irabu ...