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

Experience Okinawa like never before! In this video, locals share insights about daily life, from traditional celebrations to the region’s serene pace. Get a personal look at how this subtropical gem ...

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

NISKAYUNA - Richard "Dick" Ramsey is the last living man who fought in the Normandy Landings, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa during ...

Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and founder of the Blue Zones project, identified five original Blue Zones: ...

Japanese beauty is a goldmine of good ideas: facial massage, matcha, rice water in the hair... Many of these rituals have ...

Okinawa on Monday pledged to preserve and pass on the lessons of history at a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end o ...

The Battle of Okinawa began on April 1, 1945 when the U.S. troops, in their push for mainland Japan, landed on the island. It lasted until late June, killing more than 200,000 people.

The number of Chinese people living in Japan hit a record high of 870,000 last year. This comes as people from China are moving to Japan for reasons that are very different from those of previous ...

People in Japan are marking 80 years since the end of the Battle of Okinawa, a campaign of fierce ground fighting during the closing stages of World War Two.

The Battle of Okinawa began on April 1, 1945 when the U.S. troops, in their push for mainland Japan, landed on the island. It lasted until late June, killing more than 200,000 people.