Okinawa features a unique culture alongside wild nature. Its numerous beaches, which have the longest open season in Japan of roughly seven months, aren't the only main attractions. The first ...

In 1971, the year before Okinawa’s reversion to Japan, the Ryukyu government, the local self-governing body under U.S. rule there, drafted a proposal concerning the handover of Okinawa to Japan.

The Allies considered Okinawa a strategic point for invading Japan's main islands, in the last stages of World War Two. "Okinawa is the crucial battle line. Our Kamikaze troops are striking the ...

U.S. News took into account cultural attractions, culinary options and accessibility (among other factors) to bring you the best places to visit in Japan. Have a favorite? Vote below to help ...

Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions ... All of this makes it easy to forget that Tokyo is just a few hours away. Okinawa’s tropical climate makes it an unlikely setting for a ...

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 ...

Eat your heart out “Jurassic Park”—Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park opening ... project aims to create a major tourist destination in Japan’s southernmost prefecture, attracting both ...

This is our review of The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa resort. This is on one of the southernmost islands, regarded as the 'Hawaii of ...