Research suggests 40 to 50 of every 100,000 people in Okinawa live to be 100 years old. The Okinawans’ long lifespans are likely due to several factors based on their genes and environment.

Called "Moai" (pronounced as Mo-eye), this is an age-old practice in Okinawa which helps people build deep social connections and provide emotional or financial support to each other when needed ...

This year, Aki Heianna, a 17-year-old third-grader at Tsukuba Kaisei ... the Battle of Okinawa is still at the forefront of the Okinawa people’s memories.” He included the word “Now ...

People in Okinawa are coming out in force to protest ... The indictment says that in December, 25-year-old Brennon Washington approached the victim in a park in the central part of Okinawa's ...