A fascinating blend of cultural and historical influences, the Japanese archipelago feels a world apart from Tokyo, Kyoto and ...

Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa is home to more than 150 islands and is known for its balmy weather and gorgeous sandy beaches. The subtropical destination has a complex history; it was once ...

Explore Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, offering a unique blend of island life, rich culture, and stunning natural ...

The 160 tropical islands that make up the Okinawa Prefecture (also known as the Ryukyu Islands) look and feel very different from the rest of Japan, with their own language, cuisine and customs. While ...

Okinawa’s turquoise waters, coral reefs, and tropical climate make it one of Japan’s most breathtaking escapes.

One of only five Blue Zones in the world, Okinawa has been named by Expedia as one of its Destinations of the Year 2026, ...

For the past 40 years, Hawaii has had a great sister-state relationship with Okinawa, an island prefecture of Japan.Upon ...

TORII STATON, Okinawa (Sept. 14, 2012) -- Fifty-five years, ago a young Soldier came to Okinawa for the first of three tours. Late last month, he returned here to reconnect with relatives of his late ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have visited Okinawa to honor the dead ahead of the 80th anniversary of one of the harshest battles of World War II. On what was his seventh visit ...