Okinawa, a Small Island Caught Between Big Powers
Residents of the Japanese island see U.S. bases as a legacy of war and colonialism, but younger generations also worry about ...
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In Okinawa, more people drown than die in road accidents
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 ...
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Okinawa - A Unique Island Culture
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 ...
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Japan's Coast Hides The 'World's One And Only Natural Sand Bath' Offering A Unique Healing Experience
When people think of southern Japan, the incredible island of Okinawa's white ... The treatment takes place directly on the beach, either out in the open or in a separate room, and you will ...
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US, Japanese troops train for island defense amid ‘severe security environment’
Iron Fist, which runs through March 7, comes as Japan faces “the most severe security environment it has seen since the end ...
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Defense officials tout new base on Okinawan island, but residents worry
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 ...
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A natural balance: Local culture and endemic wildlife in northern Okinawa Main Island
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.