In the East China Sea, in the south of Japan, the Okinawa prefecture encompasses 160 islands with a surprisingly tropical climate. It’s also one of five Blue Zones, where people live the longest and ...
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 ...
Travellers in the know are flocking to a hidden destination off the coast of Japan to swim in picturesque beaches with turquoise water. Dubbed the 'Hawaii of Japan', Okinawa consists of more than 160 ...
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko talk to family members of those who lost their lives during World War II at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman on Japan's southernmost island of Okinawa, in ...
This content was paid for by an advertiser. It was produced by our commercial team and did not involve HuffPost editorial staff. People here love to eat, although an overweight Okinawan is a rare ...
NAHA--Okinawa Prefecture's economy, heavily reliant on tourism, took a major blow in 2020 amid the novel coronavirus pandemic with a record drop of 63.2 percent in domestic and foreign visitors. The ...
Emperor's visit to Okinawa reflects imperial family's close ties to the island. Here is why he cares
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 to Okinawa, ...
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — The Okinawa government pressed its case for the removal of a Marine Corps air base and reduce the American military presence here during a visit Wednesday by two ...
The lush birthplace of karate is one of the world’s Blue Zones, where life expectancy is the longest, and several peaceful hotels beckon with hot springs, cultural heritage and sublime local cuisine.
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