Just 350 miles from Japan's southernmost main island of Kyushu, Okinawa was home to an ethnically diverse group of people. Many Okinawans had mixed blood, unlike their Japanese neighbors to the north.

It is quite common in Okinawa Prefecture ... In the same period, 10 people perished at Yonehara beach on Ishigakijima island. Many of the accidents occurred along stretches of coast without ...

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 ...

A Chinese woman who made headlines two years ago by claiming on social media to have bought an island in Okinawa is planning to visit the island this summer, Chinese media have reported.

But residents of the island, which lies in remote waters of Okinawa Prefecture in the country’s far south, are concerned the camp ― and a new type of missile ― will only make their home a ...

Okinawa, known for the ... ideal for exploring the picturesque island. In April, you can enjoy comfortable temperatures, perfect for outdoor activities and beach visits. However, each month ...

The ancient forests in northern Okinawa Main Island and Iriomote Island are home ... You can rent a bicycle to explore, or simply relax on the sandy beach that runs the length of the village.