Luring visitors with golden beaches and picturesque palm trees, Okinawa is a wandering knight, never failing to surprise travellers with a backstory that's even more enticing. What awaits is, quite ...

That was even more so after the Meiji government (1868-1912) ended rule of the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879) and made it into the prefecture of Okinawa in 1879, as life was difficult for islanders at ...

Sefa Utaki is the Jerusalem or Vatican of the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879), where it all started. Located on Cape Chinen on the southern end of the main island of Okinawa, this is where the Ryukyu ...

Discover the stunning landscapes and rich heritage that make Okinawa a remarkable destination. Crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs create a paradise for snorkeling and diving, while ...

They’re also host to one of the world’s rarest parasites, the endangered Ryukyu rabbit tick (Haemaphysalis pentalagi). The rabbit tick is unique to the island of Amamioshima, where it coevolved with ...

Less than 750 kilometres from Taiwan and home to nearly 30,000 US troops, the Japanese islands of Okinawa would play a ...

Among the significant evidence being collected and documented are the Keris Lok 9 and the official records of the “Rekidai Hoan” from the Ryukyu Kingdom at the Okinawa Archaeology Centre in ...

Okinawa Prefecture, previously the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, was annexed by Japan in 1879, and the Diaoyu Islands were not included in that annexation. "Japan calls these islands inherent territory, ...

Okinawa Prefecture, previously the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, was annexed by Japan in 1879, and the Diaoyu Islands were not included in that annexation. "Japan calls these islands inherent ...