Visiting Okinawa, I was struck by how much it didn't feel like I was in Japan. Not only are the vast majority of buildings made of concrete, but they are designed in a unique Okinawan way.

As noctourism gains momentum (with 62% of travelers seeking dark-sky destinations in 2025) luxury hotel Halekulani Okinawa is offering ... a private beach, a fitness center, multiple pools ...

Nine lifeguards from Okinawa, Japan, spent last week learning ... and monitoring high-traffic beach areas and rescues in challenging surf conditions on Kauai’s south shores.