After living in Okinawa for 30 years, Yumi Matsumoto said she's seen changes in the island's younger generation, like more fast food and driving.

Okinawa marked the day when one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island ended 80 years ago ...

Mr Kansei Arashiro, 86, is a resident of Ogimi, Okinawa’s “village of longevity”. More than 20 people in the village of 3,000 are centenarians.

Centenarians living in the world’s ‘blue zones’ share a surprising number of similarities when it comes to their usual diet.

The Okinawa diet gets its name from the traditional eating style of those living on Japan’s Okinawa island. The diet is low-calorie and carb-based typically, but today consists of more protein ...

Stars and Stripes publishes Okinawa Healthy Living Guide monthly for military community in Okinawa. Each edition will touch on a wide range of subjects, all tied to living a healthy life.

In Okinawa Prefecture, juvenile delinquency increased as child welfare policies lagged behind. According to Okinawa’s police history, 885 juvenile offenders were arrested in 1951, but the figure ...

Mozuku seaweed is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich staple in Okinawa, Japan, home to the planet’s longest-living people. Our editors independently select these products. Making a ...

"Living in Okinawa, I deeply value my connection with nature. This stool is inspired by the form and motion of a wine opener – it is designed to be twisted into the ground, ...