Map of Okinawa with different land cover types and field site locations derived from a 2015 Landsat 8 image.

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.

If you’ve ever had the urge to hit up Google with the phrase “Where is Okinawa?,” you’re not alone. Despite being the site of a major World War II battle and an incredibly popular beach resort ...

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Okinawa’s local government is stepping up its efforts to promote cycling in the prefecture in 2025, aiming to attract bike enthusiasts from around the world to explore the subtropical islands’ routes ...

Okinawa, Japan — The biggest coronavirus outbreak within the U.S. military anywhere in the world continues to grow. U.S. Forces Japan confirmed Wednesday another 36 infections among troops on the ...

MIYAKO ISLAND, May 12 (Reuters) - Seihan Nakazato wants the missile trucks on the base next to his melon farm to leave, but few others on Okinawa's Miyako island, he complains, are demanding that ...