The subtropical island of Okinawa Prefecture has an environment, climate and culture very different to mainland Japan. An independent kingdom and trading hub until the 17th century, the influence ...

Traveling World 🌍 Exploring The Charm And Culture Of Okinawa Japan Posted: January 26, 2025 | Last updated: January 26, 2025 Discover the stunning landscapes and rich heritage that make Okinawa ...

Those who live in northern Okinawa are proud of their home. They embrace the natural world, celebrate local culture, and happily share such joys with those who visit. Okinawa is truly unique.

By Martin Fackler and Kiuko Notoya Reporting from Henoko, Okinawa Keiko Itokazu can still remember the day in 1965 when the parachute didn’t open. It was attached to a jeep trailer that was ...

Four people from Okinawa Prefecture arrived at an airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1968, when Okinawa was still under U.S. rule. The U.S. Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR), which ...

Today, with more than 35 inhabited islands, Okinawa features a unique culture alongside wild nature. Its numerous beaches, which have the longest open season in Japan of roughly seven months ...

In spring 2022, we learned that Okinawa, Japan, would be our next home. I had been a military spouse for seven years, but my husband's medical training had allowed us stability. We lived in New ...

The Okinawa prefecture encompasses a group of islands located in the southernmost part of Japan, known for their beautiful clear blue waters, coral reefs, vibrant marine life, rich culture and ...

Takamatsu Gushiken uses a hoe to move dirt while searching for the remains of those who died during the WWII Battle of Okinawa on Itoman. (Hiro Komae/AP) ITOMAN, Japan — Takamatsu Gushiken turns ...

ISHIGAKI, Okinawa Prefecture--The incumbent mayor of Ishigaki has won re-election, the latest in a string of blows dealt to Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki’s All Okinawa group. Yoshitaka Nakayama ...